Celebrating our Past, Cultivating our Future
First Presbyterian Academy (FPA) is committed to delivering a Christ-centered education that recognizes each student as a cherished child of God with unique needs. We partner closely with our families to nurture, guide, and support our students in their learning journeys. This ministry, entrusted to us by the Lord, is a profound labor of love and carries a significant responsibility that we embrace wholeheartedly.
There are two avenues of giving to support the ministry of FPA: the FPA Endowment Fund and the FPA Armor Fund.
The Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund is a reserve of money that is invested to provide ongoing financial resources for specific purposes. The interest earned annually from the Endowment Fund will provide additional resources that will be utilized for two specific purposes:
Tuition assistance for families with demonstrated financial need
FPA already provides generous tuition assistance. The Endowment will allow us to increase the amount of tuition assistance we are able to give.
Employee salaries
The Endowment will provide revenue that can be applied to employee pay beyond annual tuition increases.
We have been blessed with a matching gift opportunity, of up to $1M. For every $100K raised, we will receive a matching $100K donation. If your company offers gift-matching, you would be able to effectively quadruple your donation to the Endowment Fund in this manner.
To make a contribution to the FPA Endowment Fund, please send a check to:
First Presbyterian Church Foundation
Attn: Marilyn Morrison
200 W. Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Please make your check payable to “First Presbyterian Church Foundation” and indicate “FPA Endowment” in the memo line or on a note included with the check.
The Armor Fund
In Ephesians 6:10-18, we are called to put on the whole armor of God, with each piece serving a specific purpose as we labor in His vineyard. At FPA, we are dedicated to helping students recognize and prepare for God's calling in their lives, equipping them to don the armor of God for a life of service and leadership.
While tuition covers our essential operational expenses, it falls short of funding vital enhancements, beautification projects, and necessary capital improvements. We strive to keep education affordable, and your support plays a crucial role in enriching our students' experience and the overall school environment.
Bridge the Gap
By contributing to the Armor Fund, you strengthen and enhance the mission of our school. The Armor Fund offers unrestricted opportunities that are directed toward projects identified in our strategic plan. Your gift not only bolsters our existing programs and improves our facilities but also supports essential projects that extend beyond our daily operations.
As we look to the future and strive to keep education accessible for all families who value a Christ-centered education, we invite our entire community to join us in this important mission. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our supporters through the Armor Fund. You can help bridge the gap between tuition and the costs of enriching the FPA experience.
Completed Armor Fund Projects
The following projects and items have been made possible by the Armor Fund over the past few years:
- Water Bottle Filling Stations
- Repaved the Senior Parking Lot Entrance
- Additional Laptops for Teachers
- Disability Awareness Program for all school divisions in 2023-2024
- PE Equipment
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Fall Fest
- Alumni Dinner - Homecoming 2024
- Additional Lower School Chromebooks
- Lower School Playground Fence
- Upper School Projector and Screen
Anticipated Armor Fund Projects
The following projects have been identified as priority needs. Our commitment to FPA donors is to complete them as funding permits. We will “move at the speed of money” and schedule work when activities cause the least amount of classroom disruptions.
- 100 Building hallway enhancements (lighting, ceilings, paint, graphics, flooring)
- 100 Building restroom enhancements (lighting, flooring, paint, plumbing)
- 200 Building hallway enhancements (lighting, ceilings, paint, graphics, flooring)
- 200 Building restroom enhancements (lighting, flooring, paint, plumbing)
- Security - communication equipment / software
- Lower School Garden enhancements
- Purchase a new or gently-used activity bus, as the first step in a plan to update the transportation fleet over time.
Our intention is to be transparent with the stewardship of the Armor Fund, and to communicate completely and honestly regarding the status of the funded projects.
Corporate Partner Sponsorships
You will be hearing soon about an opportunity for your business to partner with FPA in the form of corporate sponsorship. This program will be a part of the Armor Fund, with annual sponsorship funds used to accomplish Armor Fund goals. Sponsors will have multiple tiers to choose from, with advertising spaces available at specific places on campus. Stay tuned, as we hope to announce details soon!
Questions?
Become a vital part of God’s ministry at First Presbyterian Academy. Our extended family includes alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, board members, and compassionate supporters like you. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the Crusader community!
If you have questions about giving or have a specific need in mind that you would like to support through your giving, please reach out to our Development office for more information on how to align your contribution with our goals. You are welcome to contact:
Mr. Nate Jackson, Director of Development, njackson@firstpresacademy.com
Mr. Russ Bryan, Chief Operations Officer, rbryan@firstpresacademy.com
Dr. Rob Brown, Head of School, rbrown@firstpresacademy.com