A Culture of Giving
Your Support Matters
Each year, hundreds of Baron supporters – including parents, alumni, and members of the New York Auxiliary – join together to support the school, contributing more than $2M in cash and pledges. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of our boys and adds to your Baron legacy.
2024-2025 annual report
We are deeply grateful to all those who give to Blue Ridge School. This past year, more than 1,000 donors generously supported the Baron brotherhood, allowing us to continue providing an exceptional education rooted in character, leadership, and brotherhood. Your belief in our mission makes everything we do possible.
The Baron Fund
Blue Ridge School’s annual fundraising campaign supports programs that directly effect the daily lives of our students, such as classroom supplies, faculty professional development, character education events, and athletic teams.
W.A.G.T.O.B.
We’re excited to introduce a new giving society, WAGTOB—We Always Give to Our Barons—created to supercharge support for Blue Ridge School athletics. This recurring giving society is dedicated to building pride, loyalty, and momentum among alumni who believe in the power of Baron athletics. By joining WAGTOB, you’ll be part of a community that provides a predictable and consistent source of funding, which is essential for the long-term success of our athletic programs and our student-athletes. Check out our rollout video here to learn more and become part of this exciting movement.
Capital Gifts
The longterm health and growth of Blue Ridge School depends on the continued support of capital projects such as the John B. Young IV Library, new athletic facilities, and dorm improvements. Likewise, additions to the School’s endowment will ensure the longevity of our fundamental programs
St. George Society
Planned gifts include a wide variety of funding vehicles such as making a life-income gift, transferring assets such as stocks and bonds, or using retirement benefits to support Blue Ridge School. The St. George Society may allow you to give more than you ever thought possible.
Advancement Team
D. Franklin Daniels, Jr. P’23
Associate Head of School for External Affairs
434-992-0503
fdaniels@blueridgeschool.com
JC Ignaszewski
Senior Director of Institutional Advancement
434-992-0593
jignaszewski@blueridgeschool.com
Tyler Houston
Director of the Baron Fund
434-992-0517
thouston@blueridgeschool.com
Kris Deane ’19
Database Administrator
434-992-0518
kdeane@blueridgeschool.com
“I have seen Blue Ridge School grow and evolve for many decades and I know that the School couldn’t have made—or continue to make—necessary improvements without the generous support of our alumni and friends. Gifts to the Baron Fund bring technology to the classrooms, equipment to the outdoor programs, and gear to our student-athletes. The Fund allows students to visit the many historical sites in Virginia, to attend cultural events, to go on exciting outdoor excursions, and to build character that will last a lifetime.”
—Faculty Emeritus, James A. Niederberger
July 29, 1952 ~ November 11, 2023
