Recognition
When you give to Bear Creek, you become part of a community of donors united in supporting our school mission and impact in the world. Your gift is invaluable and provides our students with remarkable experiences and the educational foundation to lead lives of wisdom, compassion, and courage.
We are proud to recognize the generous members of these donor recognition circles as part of our school giving community:
- President's Circle celebrates leadership annual giving with a community of donors who give $1,000 or more during the fiscal year.
- Fidelis Circle recognizes dedicated donors who give to Bear Creek every year for five or more consecutive years.
- Bear Creek Legacy Circle recognizes supporters who have included a legacy gift to Bear Creek as part of their estate planning. Families who achieve 20+ years of consecutive giving are formally inducted as lifetime members.
President's Circle
Celebrates leadership annual giving with a community of donors who give $1,000 or more during the fiscal year.
The President's Circle recognizes donors who invest at a higher level to move the school forward. Members are recognized by their exceptional generosity in our Donor Honor Roll (if desired), are invited to an exclusive reception with President and Headmaster Patrick Carruth and special programs and events during the year.
President's Circle Membership
Golden $10,000+
- Dinner with Headmaster and Board of Trustees
- Reserved seating and parking spot at special school events
- Invitation to the President’s Circle Reception
- Distinctive recognition in the Annual Report
- An advanced copy of the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive programs and events
Green $5,000+
- Dinner with Headmaster and Board of Trustees
- Invitation to the President’s Circle Reception
- Distinctive recognition in the Annual Report
- An advanced copy of the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive programs and events
White $1,000+
- Invitation to the President’s Circle Reception
- Distinctive recognition in the Annual Report
- An advanced copy of the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive programs and events
Gifts to the Annual Fund, Fund-A-Need, and matching gifts received during the fiscal year of July 1 to June 30 count towards recognition as a President's Circle member.
You can make an impact today—make your gift to the Bear Creek Annual Fund.
Fidelis Circle
Recognizes dedicated donors who give to Bear Creek every year for five or more consecutive years.
The Fidelis Circle recognizes five years or more of continuous annual giving to The Bear Creek School. Members are invited to the annual donor recognition event, at which individuals who achieve 20+ years of consecutive giving are formally inducted as lifetime members of the society. Members also receive special communications and invitations to events.
You can start your legacy today—make your gift to the Bear Creek Annual Fund.
Bear Creek Legacy Circle
Recognizes supporters who have included a legacy gift to Bear Creek as part of their estate planning.
This society recognizes our donors who have named Bear Creek in their estate plans. The members of this society support future generations of students through foresight and thoughtful planning. Legacy gifts provide flexibility to donors, allowing you to meet your family's financial needs while at the same time ensuring a strong future for The Bear Creek School.
Member benefits include priority communication from the school leadership and invitations to special events throughout the year.
To learn more about supporting Bear Creek through your estate, please contact Vice President for Philanthropy and Community Engagement Mariana Keller at mkeller@tbcs.org or 425-898-1720 ext. 340.