Giving

Endowments

Why Build Endowment Funds?

A well funded endowment is the goal of most nonprofit organizations. An endowment is a fund established in perpetuity, with a portion of the income from the fund used each year to support a designated purpose. An endowment provides a lasting legacy of a donor’s generosity and reflects the donor’s intentions and wishes. A donor can be assured that the organization will honor his/her original intent when the income is disbursed each year.

Currently, Maranatha has four existing endowment funds

List of 4 items.

  • The MHS Lifetime Endowment

    Established in 2015 by former Head of School, Dr. Richard Riesen. Contributions to this Fund are intended to build a resource to assure the longevity of Maranatha’s mission: preparing students for living lives of purpose and distinction, as reflected by character, competency and community, by developing the whole student through relationships, to honor the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • The John Rouse Education Endowment

    To honor the 40-year career of retiring Head of School, John Rouse, there has been established, within the Maranatha High School Endowment Fund, the John Rouse Education Endowment, the earnings of which are directed to first provide financial aid to mission-aligned students and families and thereafter to the purposes of the Maranatha High School Endowment Fund.

  • The Jack Green Tuition Assistance Endowment

    Established in honor of former principal Jack Green. Contributions to the Jack Green Endowment allow this fund to continue to grow for the purpose of supporting deserving students of “The Maranatha Experience”.

  • The Roxanne Cook Tuition Assistance Endowment

    Established in 2009 by the Cook family in honor of their daughter, Roxanne, Class of 2009. This endowment for tuition assistance provides a legacy of generosity at Maranatha by strengthening the school’s ability to accept students of all economic and diverse backgrounds. We encourage other families to contribute to this fund so it may continue to grow and provide funds in perpetuity to deserving students.

Endowment Giving Form

Building these endowments is an important measure of good stewardship to help ensure that MHS will be able to continue serving a wide variety of families in our community for generations to come.

Giving to an Endowment Fund
You may make a secure online gift to any of the school’s existing endowment funds.

Starting an Endowment Fund
Gifts of $25,000 or more may be designated to start a named endowment fund. To inquire about starting an endowment fund, please contact the Advancement Office at advancement@mhs-hs.org or (626) 817-4010.