What is the Parent Fund?
Each year, thousands of parents make gifts to the Annual Fund, a vital source of unrestricted revenue that accounts for 10% of the college’s operating budget. The Parent Fund is part of the Annual Fund and is supported by non-alumni parents. Gifts from these parents influence the lives of all students and support the heart of Davidson by providing scholarships, library resources, technological upgrades, athletic equipment and much more.

In 2006, Parents were up to the Challenge!
The Goal: Raise $750,000 for the Parent Fund
The Challenge: Exceed the goal by $50,000
The Reward: Additional $50,000 gift from two anonymous donors
The Result: Challenge met; original goal exceeded by $123,035

In fiscal year 2006, 31.4% of parents gave to the Parent Fund. These 1,722 parents contributed $848,035, accounting for 12.4% of the Annual Fund’s $6.8 million total.

Parent Fund Giving Breakdown by Class

Class of 2006	$140,682
Class of 2007	$63,561
Class of 2008	$164,705
Class of 2009	$148,842
Past Parents	$280,245
Challenge Gift	$50,000

Fiscal Year 2006 was a Record Breaking Year!

2003 - $701,398
2004 - $810,737
2005 - $770,916
2006 - $848, 035