Ways to support gillispie
attend our events
Gather. Give. Celebrate.
Brews, Bites & Vines
Thurs., September 18, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pirtle Field, Gillispie
Each September, we gather on a transformed Pirtle Field for Brews, Bites & Vines, our annual fall social. With a delicious spread of food and drinks from generous community partners, the evening is filled with laughter, connection, and excitement for the year ahead. This beloved tradition brings new and returning families together in the spirit of celebration and community.
Thank you to our partners!
Annual Spring Gala
Gillispie’s Spring Gala is the highlight of our year! On Saturday, March 8, 2025, families came together at the Catamaran Resort in Pacific Beach for a vibrant Miami Vice–themed evening filled with great food, drinks, exciting live and silent auctions, music, and dancing. It was a joyful night full of energy and community spirit, all in support of our school. We can’t wait for next year’s gala in March 2026—stay tuned for the details!
give to onegillispie
Together, we empower every student.
Gifts help bridge the gap between tuition and the full cost of a Gillispie education. Your generosity fuels scholarships, enriches academics, supports our teachers, and maintains the spaces where children thrive.
Every gift—big or small—helps us provide an exceptional education in a safe, inspiring environment. We aspire to 100% participation with each family giving a meaningful gift.
volunteer
We love our Gillispie volunteers!
Opportunities include hot lunch, fundraising committees, community service projects, school events, new family buddies, room parents and more. None of these would be possible without YOU!
SUPPORT gillispie school endowment for teaching
Gillispie’s exceptional teaching staff are the heart of our school. The Gillispie School Endowment for Excellence in Teaching was created to attract, retain, and support these outstanding educators.
Started in 2009 with a $1.5 million gift and challenge grant, the community rallied to grow the endowment to $4.5 million by 2011. Each year, 80% of the fund’s earnings help supplement salaries and bonuses, while 20% supports professional development.
Your support ensures competitive pay, ongoing growth opportunities, and recognition for our teachers. To date, the endowment has distributed over $1.82 million to faculty, fueling excellence in education at Gillispie.
To support the Gillipsie School Endowment of Excellence in Teaching, please reach out to Dana Irwin, Director of Development & Community Relations, at dirwin@gillispie.org.
Questions?
If you would like more information about how you can support Gillipsie, please contact:
Dana Irwin
Director of Development & Community Relations
dirwin@gillispie.org
(858) 459-3773 ext. 133