The Peddie Fund

Just as our school motto suggests we “begin our labors anew,” so does The Peddie Fund. This annual fundraising campaign begins each year on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year. Currently, 5% of the school’s total operating budget comes from The Peddie Fund.

The Peddie Fund Priorities

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School’s Greatest Need

By supporting the school’s greatest need with your unrestricted gift, you give us the flexibility to be nimble and responsive to immediate needs and enhance meaningful experiences for the Peddie community.

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Financial Access

Gifts to financial access enable Peddie to offer need-based grants to over 35% of the student body and ensure all students can fully participate in the Peddie experience.

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Academics

Your support of Peddie academics sustains our 8:1 student-teacher ratio and a diverse curriculum featuring over 150 interdisciplinary courses, 34 subject areas and 7 signature experiences.

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Life at Peddie

Contributions to life at Peddie fund weekend activities, trips off campus, dorm life, over 50 clubs and activities, and student-led leadership efforts.

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Athletics

Donations to Peddie athletics provide for travel, equipment and team activities for our 56 interscholastic teams and intramural programs.

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Arts

Supporting the arts at Peddie means backing 33 music, visual arts and theater courses as well as student ensembles, productions, recitals and gallery shows.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Gifts to DEI sustain programs and initiatives like NEST, DEI Day, DEI Councils and 13 affinity groups, fostering an inclusive community.

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Employee Support

Committed, inspiring and experienced employees are Peddie’s greatest asset. Donations to faculty and staff support professional development, curricular innovation, and competitive salaries and benefits.

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The Peddie Fund Chairs

Alumni Co-Chairs
Brian DiFeo ’96
Sarah Masland-Fatherree ’03
Akshay Mody ’18

Parent Co-Chairs
Jing Yu P’26
Christine & Christopher Hayden P’25
Andrew Dressel & Diana Ji P’27

THE PEDDIE FUND TEAM

Karyn Vella

Karyn Vella

Assistant Head for Development
B.A., Dartmouth College
kvella@peddie.org
609-944-7560
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Katherine Grant

Katherine Grant

Director of Engagement and The Peddie Fund
kgrant@peddie.org
609-944-7616
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Shannon Madden

Shannon Madden

Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Digital Strategy Specialist
Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
smadden@peddie.org
609-944-7695
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Ryan Baumuller

Ryan Baumuller

Director of Leadership Giving
rbaumuller@peddie.org