There are many traditions at Pine Crest School, and it is our philosophy that families, not just students, accept and become part of the Pine Crest culture when a student enrolls. Part of that culture and tradition is charitable support.

The very foundation of independent education in America is charitable support, be it Harvard College in 1636 or thousands of pre-collegiate schools established since then. Operating without tax support or profit, the independent school is sustained by the good works and charitable resources of the community it serves. Charitable support is an integral part of the tradition and culture of an independent school.

Charitable support is also part of the American tradition. Today it is national policy to encourage charitable giving, and the federal government surrenders part of its tax income by allowing such gifts to be deductions from taxable income.

Pine Crest is neither unique nor complacent in its reliance on charitable support. We pride ourselves on the educational merit of the caring generosity we display, on the independence which it ensures, and the maintenance of affordability so vital to the mission of the school.

Thus, charitable giving is an American tradition, an educational tradition, an independent school tradition, a Pine Crest tradition. It is part of our culture. It is part of how we are able to provide goods and services. It is part of who we are and who we teach our children to be. At Pine Crest, charitable support is not just what we need, or what we do; it is what we teach, because it is what we ought to do.
Welcome to the Development Office at Pine Crest School.

As with all independent schools, Pine Crest relies on charitable support from parents, alumni and friends in order to meet its mission. It is part of the Pine Crest culture, no less than charitable support and volunteerism are part of the American culture. Pine Crest is neither complacent nor apologetic about its need for philanthropic support, because the beneficiaries are not just the students whom we educate, but the society they ultimately serve. We believe our role, which is to enlist your support for the school, is a necessary and noble one.

As a result of generations of generous support from parents, alumni and friends, Pine Crest is one of the top college preparatory schools in the country. It is a source of pride for alumni, satisfaction for parents, and above all a good education for its students.

We are here to assist you and the school in helping the school fulfill its mission. If you have questions, or if we can assist you in any way, please phone us at (954) 492-4122.
Of all the wonderful traditions associated with Pine Crest, we take special pride in the tradition of charitable support to our school from dedicated Pine Crest parents, grandparents, alumni, friends, and faculty. As an independent school founded 70 years ago, it is this tradition of giving that has consistently enabled Pine Crest to remain at the forefront of academic excellence.