Ojai Valley School began and continues to thrive through the generosity of a community that believes in educating young people to know the wholeness, symmetry, and soundness of life — our guiding principle of Integer Vitae.

Every gift fuels our mission, strengthens the OVS community, and builds opportunities for students that serve them far beyond the classroom.

The central areas of giving to the school — The OVS Fund, Endowment, Planned Giving, and Directed Support provide the essential financial strength for OVS to thrive. Like at most independent schools, tuition covers about 80% of the cost of running this remarkable institution, making a shared spirit of philanthropy crucial to delivering a one-of-a-kind OVS education.

Thank you for investing in today’s Ojai Valley School Spuds … and fueling the OVS of tomorrow.

GIVE TO THE OVS FUND

THE OVS FUND

This annual fundraising campaign is a powerful way for everyone who values OVS or loves an OVS student to make a positive difference at the school; whether from a parent, relative, friend, alumnus or alumna, or faculty/staff member, every contribution and gift amount matters. General operating support is the best way for donors to ensure every part of OVS thrives; the total of these gifts helps the school plan our annual budget more robustly for the following year’s programs, faculty support, and facilities improvements.

GO ORGANIC

Good science says that eating more local, organic food nourishes developing brains and bodies with more essential nutrients and benefits the land and water quality in our environment. OVS sits in the perfect spot to show what’s possible through an intentional switch to informed organic food consumption. It’s in our name! The Ojai Valley is abundant with the natural resources, knowledge, and potential partners to make the school’s new Go Organic initiative a success. To learn more, please contact Director of Advancement Amanda Edwards

PLANNED GIVING

A planned gift is a wonderful way to ensure future generations of OVS students grow to know themselves, respect unique qualities in others, honor the land and its resources, and choose paths of strong character. You can make a legacy gift to OVS with tax benefits that support your own financial goals at the same time, whether through a bequest, retirement account distribution, life insurance policy, charitable remainder trust, or donor-advised fund. If you or your advisors would like assistance discussing a planned gift, please contact Director of Advancement Amanda Edwards