The Cyclone Fund is Porter-Gaud’s annual fund.  It is a critical source of funding for every student’s PG experience.  The Cyclone Fund runs annually from July 1 – June 30 and all gifts are tax-deductible.    

The Cyclone Fund supports annual professional development for faculty, diversity initiatives, counseling, field trips and class retreats, financial aid, library resources, science equipment, art supplies, drama and music productions, on-campus speakers, technology, athletic equipment and much more.

Porter-Gaud is a nonprofit organization that relies on tuition income, annual fund donations, and other sources to support the day-to-day operation of our school.  Tuition only covers 92 percent of what it costs to educate each Cyclone student. The Cyclone Fund helps bridge that gap in the school budget.

The Board of Trustees is committed to keeping tuition affordable and a Porter-Gaud education accessible to all of our families.  The Cyclone Fund allows us to maintain a diverse student body, a world-class faculty, small class sizes and exceptional programs in all facets of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics.

Yes!  Bi-polar ionization HVAC units, plexiglass dividers, bathroom improvements, and outdoor tents and tables are a few examples of your donations at work.  Having unrestricted funds also allowed us to pivot quickly to online learning while transforming the campus for the safe return to school.      

Cash/credit card gifts can be made directly at www.portergaud.edu/give.  You can also make a pledge using this link.  We ask all donors to make their pledge by December 31^st for budgeting purposes.  However, you have until June 30^th to pay.

The Porter-Gaud Foundation is set up to receive gifts of stock, personal property, corporate matching gifts, as well as donations through Donor Advised Funds (DAF).  Visit www.portergaud.edu/ways-to-give for details on each of these options and to see if your company has a matching gift program.  We also have opportunities for planned  and deferred gifts.

Absolutely!  Every dollar and every donor makes a huge impact on the Cyclone Fund. Regardless of the amount, your support shows your belief in the mission, vision, and leadership of the school while increasing our giving percentages.  Outside Foundations see this figure as an indicator of a strong school when considering grant proposals.

Yes!  Although the Cyclone Fund seeks unrestricted gifts that can be used for immediate and unexpected needs (like COVID-19), we understand there may be other areas that you are passionate about funding.  Please let us know if there is a project you wish to support that is consistent with the programmatic needs and strategic plan of the school.

Please contact Kathryn Sherrod, Director of Leadership Giving, at (843) 402-4685 or ksherrod@portergaud.edu.