Our Beginning . . .

Pine Forge Academy, like other tuition-based educational institutions, faces the reality that tuition dollars alone do not cover its annual operating costs and capital needs. Enhancements in the curriculum are delayed or proposed because insufficient funding restricts implementation. Technology upgrades are envisioned in every aspect of campus life but insufficient funding restricts full deployment of the plans. Renovations of existing buildings and the historical landmarks are desired but insufficient funding limits what can be done. New campus buildings are dreamt about, but insufficient funding keeps the plans on the drawing board.

On July 18, 2002, the Pine Forge Academy Foundation, Inc. was incorporated. Ten months later the Foundation was granted the non-profit status as an IRS 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation will (1) develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to support the strategic initiatives of Pine Forge Academy; (2) manage and administer funds for short-term and long-term capital and educational program purposes at Pine Forge Academy; and (3) create and fund endowments for capital projects and tuition scholarships for needy students at Pine Forge Academy. The Foundation will reach out in an unprecedented manner to alumni and friends, as well as to corporate and foundation partners in support of Pine Forge Academy.

The Board currently includes prominent alumni of Pine Forge Academy who are active supporters of Christian education. Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart serves as the President of the Board. One of the first efforts of the Foundation was participating on the diverse Committee composed of a school administrator and teacher, PFA board members and alumni that produced the first Pine Forge Academy Strategic Plan. In September 2003, the PFA Board of Trustees voted to accept the strategic initiatives in the Strategic Plan entitled Creating A Strategic Vision For Producing Global Christian Leaders For the 21st Century Citizenry and Workforce -- The Pine Forge Academy Strategic Plan 2003-2010.

During the first Quarter of 2004, the Foundation hired an Executive Assistant and set up the Foundation office. Currently, the Foundation is seeking to hire a full-time Executive Director.

Contributions to Pine Forge Academy are essential to the building of a solid foundation to support the school's Legacy of Excellence. A sacrificial contribution each payday or each month or each year to the Forging the Future Capital Campaign is the best way you can help.