Ways to support gillispie
attend our events
Gather. Give. Celebrate.
Annual Spring Gala - Safari Nights
Saturday, March 14, 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Catamar Resort, Pacific Beach
This is Gillispie's biggest fundraiser of the year.
Interested in joining the committee? This is one of the most fun and meaningful ways to get involved with our community. Reconnect with friends, make new ones, and bring your talents (big or small) to the table. Whether you love decorating, organizing, finding sponsors, gathering auction items, or just bringing the energy, there’s truly a place for every passion on this team. Contact Dana Irwin to find out more!
Thank you to Lauren Carraher for chairing the gala for the second year in a row!
Brews, Bites & Vines
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 2025 partners!
Thank you to our 2025 raffle sponsors!
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