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TRUE BLUE Fund

Benefits every student, every teacher, every grade, every day.

McLean is known for small class sizes, unparalleled commitment to the individual learner, experienced faculty, and its Abilities Model®. To provide this transformative education, the School relies on philanthropy. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating each student. The Annual Fund enables McLean to fulfill its mission.

All members of the McLean School community, including parents, alums, parents of alum, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends – are asked to make a donation that is personally meaningful and affordable. McLean is grateful for gifts of all sizes.

About the TRUE BLUE Fund

The TRUE BLUE Fund is a critical part of our operating budget, the most important annual fundraising effort, and vital to the ongoing sustainability and growth of our School. When you make a gift to McLean, you are contributing to a child’s transformative educational experience.

Your contributions support:

  • Area of Greatest Need
  • Financial Assistance
  • Athletics, Coaching & Mentoring
  • Performing & Visual Arts
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Professional Development for Faculty & Staff
  • Technology

Donor Recognition

Leadership giving plays a vital role in the success of The TRUE BLUE Fund each year. Charitable contributions of $1,954 and above are recognized as leadership gifts. Leadership Donors are recognized in the McLean School Report of Gifts and receive an exclusive invitation to our annual Head of School Circle Dinner in appreciation of their generosity.

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The Mustang Pride Legacy Circle

Honors individuals and families who have included the McLean School in their Planned Giving, ensuring our mission thrives for generations to come.

Benefits include recognition in School publications and invitations to special programs.

Mustang Pride Legacy Circle Form

Leadership Circle Donor Categories

Keystone:
$100,000+

Legendary Circle: $50,000 – $99,999

Transformative Circle: $25,000 – $49,999

Visionary Circle: $10,000 – $24,999

Head of School Circle: $5,000 – $9,999

1954 Founders Circle: $1,954 – $4,999

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Community Circle Donor Categories

Lochinver Lane Circle: $1,000 – $1,953

Mustang Circle:
$250 – $999

Blue & White Circle:
$1 – $249

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VOICES OF McLEAN

“McLean School has given our daughter so much over the last two years. We wanted to give back to the school as a thank you, to help fund areas of need, and to assist in offering the opportunity of attending McLean to other kids who deserve the benefits of what our School has to offer. The TRUE BLUE Fund helps ensure that deserving students have access to McLean, regardless of financial circumstances. Go Mustangs!”

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