The Prichard Committee relies on gifts and grants to fulfill our mission.  We greatly appreciate unrestricted gifts that allow us to direct them to the areas of greatest need.  We also invite donors to consider making gifts to specific initiatives that may have special meaning to them, including…

• Early Childhood Education: Because research has shown that high-quality early childhood education programs lay the foundation for success throughout all later learning, the Prichard Committee develops excellent policies and practices that promote learning opportunities for all Kentucky children.
• Family Friendly Schools: Because of evidence that children learn best in schools that actively involve families, the Prichard Committee assists schools in developing a family-friendly culture and certifies schools that meet specific benchmarks.
• Meaningful High School Diplomas: The Prichard Committee advocates for rigorous academic standards, meaningful assessments, and policies that ensure all Kentucky students graduate prepared for college, career, and life.
• Parent and Family Engagement: We believe that students succeed when parents and families are actively engaged in their education. The Prichard Committee supports programs and initiatives that empower parents and families to be effective advocates for their children.
• The Beverly Nickell Raimondo Award: This award honors the legacy of Beverly Nickell Raimondo by recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to education in Kentucky.  Your gift can support this award and the initiatives it funds.
• Endowment:  While the above options give donors opportunities to direct gifts that will be spent immediately on specific initiatives, gifts to the endowment are invested according to a policy approved by our Board of Directors, with a portion of the annual income applied to operating expenses. That policy currently permits up to five percent of the value of the market value of the endowment (calculated on a rolling three-year average) to be spent to support our mission, with any returns above that amount reinvested. Endowment giving is a great option for donors who wish to make a gift that will provide support for our mission in perpetuity. Donors interested in creating a named endowment fund can contact Shawn Lyons at shawn@prichardcommittee.org or at 859-227-0987.

If you have questions, please contact Shawn Lyons at 859-227-0987 or shawn@prichardcommittee.org