Giving to Greenwood

Greenwood was built on philanthropy, community, and volunteerism. Our school came to life in 2002 through the financial support of a number of generous founding families. 

Today’s students are the beneficiaries of these incredible visionaries whose generosity and commitment created Greenwood College School.

Through gifts large and small from current and past parents, alumni, staff and grandfriends, Greenwood has been transformed from an idea to one of Canada’s most innovative schools. We are grateful for gifts to our annual giving priorities and our endowment and capital projects. Greenwood alumni speak often about how big an impact Greenwood had on their lives. 

We thank our donors for carrying on the tradition of philanthropy that our founders established to ensure that our school can continue to be its very best for current and future students.

Thank you for considering a gift to Greenwood! If you have any questions or would like more information on giving opportunities, please contact us.

 

For many donors and their families, philanthropy is more than a financial transaction. Donors give for a multitude of reasons, including to:

While tuition covers the operating expenses, it is philanthropic support that makes the difference in the extras that make Greenwood so special: 

Research shows that people experience a physical and mental boost when they give back and giving ”time, effort, or goods—is associated with better overall health in older adults, and volunteering is associated with delayed mortality.”

Independent schools are stronger for the support of our community of parents/guardians, staff and alumni who invest in creating independent thinkers who venture further in the world. Proof of the school’s success lies in our growing 1,437-strong alumni community.  

Giving is personal and we know that our community of donors have individual interests. Within our priority areas, there is something for everyone! 

 

“Our family was new to Greenwood last year and we immediately made a financial commitment to the school. We felt great about contributing additional financial support as Greenwood is providing valuable experiences that are helping our daughter realize her true capabilities.”