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Griffin Fund

The Griffin Fund is Spartanburg Day School's annual fund and the school's most important source of philanthropic support beyond tuition. 
Every gift has an immediate impact, strengthening the programs, people, and experiences that make an SDS education exceptional.
The Griffin Fund touches every part of campus life. It helps sustain small class sizes, invest in outstanding faculty, enhance academics, arts, athletics, and student wellness, provide innovative learning opportunities, and maintain the beautiful campus where our students learn and grow each day.

Because Griffin Fund gifts are unrestricted, they provide the flexibility to meet the school's greatest needs as they arise. Whether supporting classroom resources, professional development for faculty, campus improvements, or new opportunities for students, these gifts ensure Spartanburg Day School can continue delivering the exceptional educational experience families expect.

Giving Levels

Cornerstone Circle $50,000+ Skylýn Circle $5,000+ Gold Club $1,500+ Griffin Club $250+
Legacy Circle $25,000+ Visionary Circle $2,500+ Silver Club $750+ Friend Gifts up to $249
Headmaster Circle $10,000+ 1957 Society $1,957+ Bronze Club $500+

Donors who give $1,500 or more annually are recognized as members of the Gold Club and invited to a spring reception at the Piedmont Club. This special gathering offers an opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, hear from the Head of School, and get a closer look at the priorities and initiatives shaping the future of Spartanburg Day School.

Gifts to the 2025–26 Griffin Fund supported meaningful investments across campus, including:

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  • Invested in Blackbaud, a comprehensive student information system designed to securely manage and analyze important data, improve communication, and better connect information across the school.

  • Created two new Middle School courses, AI & Research and Debate & Public Speaking, designed to strengthen research, communication, critical thinking, and responsible technology skills.

  • Purchased new Apple MacBook Neos for students in third through eighth grades, providing reliable, high-quality devices supporting learning, collaboration, and creativity.

  • Established a partnership with Global Online Academy, allowing eligible Upper School students to choose from more than 70 rigorous online courses while learning alongside peers and faculty from around the world.

  • Invested in campus buildings and infrastructure, including multiple new high-capacity air-conditioning units for the Dining Commons and Stone Gym, to create more comfortable and reliable spaces for students, faculty, and families.

  • Launched the inaugural Griffin Jr. production of Annie Jr., giving younger students new ways to build confidence, collaborate, and experience the joy of live theatre.

Every Griffin Fund gift is an investment in our students and the experiences that shape them each day. Together, our community of parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends helps provide a superior educational experience in a community of trust and prepares every Griffin for a life well lived.
Established in 1957, Spartanburg Day School is a nationally accredited independent school for students from 2K to 12th grade.