The mission of the Foundation Circle is to develop and fortify the resources for the school, while simultaneously increasing credibility both internally and externally by connecting with others in the community.
The Foundation Circle is a group of philanthropists who support SLOCA by being both ambassadors of our school and also by making a financial contribution. Together their donations make an enormous impact upon the work we are able to accomplish each year. The Foundation Circle votes each year on how they’d like their funds to be dispersed.
Last year, the Foundation Circle donated over $140,000 for the 2023-24 school year. These funds went straight toward supporting our student athletes on the road, staff training, and increasing our financial aid to SLOCA families.
membership levels
Members gain more insights into the workings of SLOCA while sharing feedback as we educate for life. Foundation Circle members sign up to make an annual contribution in support of SLOCA’s vision, mission, and purpose.
$10,000 membership contribution
$6,000 membership contribution
$3,500 membership contribution
FUNDING FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE ALLOCATED SPECIFICALLY TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
Staff Training
Beauty + Safety on the Road (upkeep of our SLOCA shuttles!)
Scholarships
PURPOSE + GOALS
To have a broad base of philanthropic stakeholders with both an emotional and financial connection to SLOCA who are in a position and have the capacity to support the vision of SLO classical Academy.
To provide support not only through investment, but also by acting as ambassadors on behalf of SLOCA to identify and seek additional supporters.
To provide a way for businesses, couples and individuals to contribute to and enhance our community to supporting a unique, alternative education option on the central coast.
To provide an opportunity for busy professionals to become and remain connected to the school, where they have a place to share their thoughts and join our movement toward propelling change in education.
SLO Classical Academy is extremely grateful to the members of the Foundation Circle Board and would like to recognize the following people for their significant impact on the success of our school:
Sonja and Nathan Bair
Shelle and Brian Ball
Sandee and Bill Beckers
Steve and Briana English
Rebecca and Joe Fernandez
Augustine and Gwyneth Gray
Tracy Wick and Mike Heffernan
Margaret and Rich Hendrickson
Judy and John Jeter
Julie and Josh Larsen
Ann and Dave Lawrence
Debbie and Mike Lee
Wendy Lister
Ann Little
Heidi and Toby Mitchell
Mark and Amanda Olson
Nicole and Jeff Peterson
Jennifer and Lucas Pierce
Zach and Amy Reagle
Tim and Sandra Ronda
Melissa and Levi Seligman
Sidecar & The Penny
Jill and Todd Talley
Josh and Stephanie Tang
Tim and Susie Theule
Ian Treacher and Hyojung Byun
