At Ruffing, the child is the focus of our work. We invite your support to help every child discover the excitement and joy of learning every day, and for a lifetime. Your Annual Fund donations support our mission and enable us to prepare our dynamic, confident and enthusiastic learners for further education and a lifetime of personal success. Make your gift to enrich the excellence at Ruffing.

Donations to the Whole School for the Whole Child capital campaign help to complete the redevelopment of the building and campus and support the "green" school technology advancements we continue to add. For more information on the project and on how you can be part of the campaign, go to the Whole School for the Whole Child.

Restricted gifts, designated for a specific purpose/school activity/equipment, are always welcome. The Wish List shows items that may be planned future purchases or items for which funding is not currently available. Discuss your ideas or plans with Ruffing's Development Director at 216-321-7571, extension 330.

Honor and Memorial Gifts celebrate the life or achievements of a person or group. Ruffing will notify the honoree(s) or the family of the memorialized individual about your gift without disclosing the amount. Send your instructions in writing to the Development Office or use the online gift form. Remember to specify both the name(s) of the honored/memorialized persons and the name and address of the family to be notified.

It is the philosophy of the Board of Trustees that the cost of day-to-day operations be funded through tuition income while program enhancements will be provided by contributions and fundraising activities. Among the activities that fit into the latter category are events and programs organized by the Parents Association that add significantly to the sense of community and result in essential funding for "extras" that benefit the school. All members of the school community are encouraged to participate in these activities in order to continue the strong and wonderful tradition that is Ruffing Montessori School.