Puma Fund
Our annual Puma Fund benefits every student in our UPrep community and allows the school to respond to ever-changing needs in real time.
The Puma Fund makes possible all the co-curricular activities that help our students thrive. This fund also supplements financial aid packages, helping to make a UPrep education accessible. The Puma Fund served our community in many ways last year, including supporting UPrep’s performing arts program, field trips, SAT and ACT prep classes for all Upper School students, and our student-athletes who played on 59 teams (five more than the previous year!). With a community goal of $1,300,000, we invite you to participate at a level that is meaningful to your family. The Puma Fund kicks off on September 29 and you can make a gift or pledge anytime online.
A special thanks to our 2025–2026 Puma Fund Co-Chairs, Adam Jossem and Moani Russell and Dylan and Kristen Cohon, and our team of 25 Class Agents. Join our UPrep community in supporting the Puma Fund today to continue providing an exceptional educational experience for all Pumas!
New this year—save the date for our Annual Fund Kick-Off on September 16!
Parent Annual Fund Kick-Off
Tuesday, September 16 from 5:00–5:45 p.m.
All current parents are welcome to join a brief reception before Class Agent training to hear about the importance of the Puma Fund from Head of School Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau, Puma Fund Co-Chairs Moani Russell and Adam Jossem (Elliot, 11th) and Kristen and Dylan Cohon (Naomi, 8th), and Director of Development Liz Van Hoy. To RSVP, look for an email after the first day of school.
Donor Appreciation Celebrations
To show our appreciation for our generous supporters, we will host three gratitude events during the 2025–2026 school year.
Ambassadors Night Out – Donors who contribute $5,000 or more to the Puma Fund this fall will be invited to a hosted reception with the head of school and a faculty guest at the National Nordic Museum on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Distinguished Donor Dinner – Donors who contribute $20,000 or more combined to the Puma Fund and UPrep Together will be invited to a special dinner with the head of school on Thursday, April 28, 2026.
Jubilee Society Salon – In celebration of UPrep's 50th anniversary, donors who contribute $50,000 or more in total during the 2025–2026 school year will be invited to a special dinner gathering with the head of school and two faculty speakers who will lead a discussion on the topic of Civil Discourse at UPrep and Beyond on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the home of a UPrep trustee.
To learn more, look for the Guide to Giving and Getting Involved at UPrep, arriving in mailboxes in mid-August.
Giving Levels
Gifts of all sizes are essential to the success of our fundraising efforts. We hope that you will participate at a level meaningful to you.
Levels apply to all giving and donors are listed by level in our impact report with a symbol to recognize UPrep Together.
