Celebrating a Record Year

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026 | RIVERDALE | 1 MIN

Celebrating a Record Year

On Monday, September 14th, about 300 members of the Riverdale community came together on the Hill Campus to celebrate the success of the 2025-26 Annual Fund. Parents, alumni, grandparents, and former and current faculty donors gathered to honor a year of extraordinary generosity.

Riverdale’s Annual Fund remains a cornerstone of the School’s operating budget, supplying close to ten percent of funding for the current school year. Gifts of every size touch the life of every student, making possible the kind of exceptional education Riverdale is known for.

This year’s milestone carried extra significance, with record-breaking participation from both current parents and alumni propelling the Annual Fund to $9.1 million. Guests heard from Board Chair Chris James ’93; P’35,’37,’40 who reflected on what this milestone means for the School’s future and thanked the community for an unprecedented show of collective support. Head of School Kari Ostrem also spoke, highlighting how the Annual Fund’s continued growth allows Riverdale to invest in outstanding faculty, innovative programming, and individualized attention for every student.

Thank you to our philanthropic community for your generosity. We are profoundly grateful for your continued partnership.