Giving Societies

Casa Serena Society

A Cornerstone of Annual Fundraising

Established in 1978, the Casa Serena Society serves to recognize those alumni, parents, and friends who make leadership gifts–donations of $1,930 or above–to Fountain Valley. Casa Serena Society inductees represent more than 80% of the Annual Fund goal and receive invitations to VIP events.

Distinguished Casa Serena Society Members

Distinguished Casa Serena Society Members

This award is presented in recognition of dedicated and significant leadership giving to the School, exemplifying the principles and values of our founding benefactors.

2024: John R. Welch '79
2023: Thayer Tutt '73, P '11
2022: Wally Rowe '49
2021: Neil Albert ’71
2020: Houston Harte ’70
2019: Melinda Twomey P ’14, ’15
2018: Kerrigan Bennett ’83
2017: John Gannett ’57
2016: Anne Adams Green ’82, P '04, '06

2015: Bill ’57, P'93 & Mary Lou Mullin P '93
2014: Ian Griffis P '13, '14
2013: Ken Gamblin ’62, P '91, '93, GP '24
2012: Duke Colket ’52 & Harry Bettis ’52, P '94
2011: David Street ’61
2010: David Chandler ’65, P '88
2009: Chris Bancroft ’69
2008: Tony Combs ’58
2007: John Frautschi ’47, P '79

2006: Darryl Thatcher ’55, P '84, '84, '88, GP '17
2005: El Pomar Foundation
2004: The Class of 1969
2003: The LeCompte Family
2002: Jon Frost
2001: Toni Newman P '63
2000: Phil Burling ’60
1999: John Gannett ’57
1998: Morgan Sinclaire ’35
1997: Pleasant & Jerry Frautschi ’49

Join the Club

Fountain Valley's giving levels include

Giving Level	Giving Range
The Duke: Froelicher Circle	$50,000 and up
Penrose Society	$20,000 - $49,999
Old 82 Society	$10,000 - $19,999
The Hacienda Society	$5,000 - $9,999
Dane Society	$2,500 - $4,999
1930 Society*	$1,930 - $2,499
Red & Gray	$1,000 - $1,929
Peak	$500 - $999
Prairie	$250 - $499

*Gifts of $250 from alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years will be included in the 1930 Society.

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Elizabeth Sage Hare Society

ESTATE PLANNING

The Elizabeth Sage Hare Society is named for the visionary and energetic founder of Fountain Valley School, and serves to recognize those important alumni, parents and friends who choose to include FVS in their estate planning.

Planned giving is of tremendous importance to Fountain Valley; it's a vital investment in the School's future. A gift can take many forms, from a bequest to a charitable gift annuity and stocks. Planning a gift enables donors to select the option that best suits them and their family and most effectively achieves their financial and charitable goals. Those who have already included Fountain Valley in their estate planning, but who have not informed FVS, should contact the Office of Development so that FVS can properly recognize the gift.

Learn About Planned Giving