Gift Options and Naming Opportunities

We are excited to share special opportunities for members of the Ridley community to establish a legacy on Ridley’s campus through various naming opportunities. Whether marking a special occasion, such as celebrating graduation at Prize Day, honouring a classmate or memorializing a loved one, many individuals choose to establish a meaningful legacy on Ridley’s campus. 

From a named chair in the new Learning Commons to a paver inscribed with your family name in the new quad and more, there are many ways that you can choose to recognize and celebrate the Ridley experience by creating a lasting, physical reminder of your family and graduate’s connection to the school on campus. 

Chair ($1,000) There is an opportunity to name one of the chairs in the new Ridley Learning Commons. Students love to return and find their chair. Limited chairs are available!

Paver ($2,500) Add a paving stone that will be placed in the courtyard outside the newly renovated Iggulden Building. You can inscribe your family name or your Ridley student's name.

Bench ($5,000) There are many locations around the Ridley campus where new benches are needed. A brass plaque with the student or family’s name will be mounted on the bench.

Graditude Fund Class bursaries are a Ridley tradition, with graduating students starting their class award in their final year at the school. Support your child's class bursary by making a gift of any amount in their name to their "Grad"itude Fund. Class bursaries will exist in perpetuity and support the Ridley experience of future students.

Endowed Prize or Activity Fund ($25,000) Ridley has many endowed prize and activity funds which provide financial support and awards for academic, athletic, and co-curricular achievement. To endow a new activity fund or named prize requires a minimum investment of $25,000, which can be in the form of a one-time gift or multi-year pledge.

Endowed Scholarship or Bursary ($100,000) Endowed funds exist in perpetuity and help ensure that Ridley remains a diverse community where all students can flourish. Ridley has established a $100,000 minimum commitment to create a new endowed scholarship or bursary (with the exception of class bursaries) in order to ensure that each award provides a reasonable value annually. This funding level may be reached through a one-time gift or multi-year pledge donation.

Additional Opportunities

Other naming opportunities and areas of support exist at Ridley (generally starting at the $25,000+ level for naming), and we invite you to reach out to discuss your philanthropic areas of interest at the school. All donations are recognized in our annual report and create a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.

Have questions? We would love to hear from you!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 905-684-1889 x2244