Eagles Legacy Circle
Since its founding in 1979, Santiam Christian School has been committed to providing a Christ-centered education that cultivates academic excellence, spiritual growth, and strong character. From our humble beginnings to a thriving community that now serves students from preschool through 12th grade, SC has been a place where lives are transformed, families are supported, and faith is nurtured.
To help sustain this mission and make an immediate impact on our students, we invite you to join a growing group of faithful supporters through monthly giving.
Join the Eagles Legacy Circle Through Monthly Giving
Monthly gifts provide a dependable stream of support that empowers our school to meet daily needs and plan for the future with confidence. Whether it’s $25, $50, or $100 per month or more, your recurring donation helps:
Provide classroom resources and enrichment opportunities
Support teachers and academic programs
Strengthen tuition assistance efforts
Fund campus and extracurricular improvements
Monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways to support SC. It’s simple, automatic, and allows you to make a meaningful difference year-round.
As a monthly donor, you become part of the Eagles Legacy Circle—a community of supporters who are committed to sustaining the mission of Santiam Christian through consistent, faithful generosity.
Frequently Asked
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The Eagles Legacy Circle is a community of families, alumni, grandparents, and friends who generously support the mission of Santiam Christian School through financial giving. These gifts help sustain Christ-centered education, strengthen school programs, and create meaningful opportunities for students today and for generations to come.
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Donations support the everyday needs that make a Santiam Christian education possible. This includes classroom resources, student experiences, equipment, facilities, utilities, maintenance, and shared expenses that benefit programs, athletics, and activities throughout the school.
Rather than supporting just one area, your gift helps strengthen the entire school community.
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Tuition and program fees are essential to operating our school, but they do not cover the full cost of providing a quality, Christ-centered education.
Generous financial support from our community helps bridge that gap, allowing Santiam Christian to maintain strong academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities while working to keep tuition and program costs as affordable as possible.
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Every classroom, team, and program relies on shared resources and services to operate successfully. From maintaining facilities and providing equipment to covering utilities and other essential expenses, these costs extend well beyond any individual activity.
When you support the whole school, you support every student and every program.
Giving to the Eagles Legacy Circle allows the school to address these shared needs and direct resources where they can have the greatest impact.
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Absolutely! Every gift matters.
Whether you give $10 a month, $100 a year, or make a larger contribution, your generosity joins with that of others to make a meaningful difference. Consistent support is especially valuable because it provides a dependable source of funding that helps the school plan responsibly and support ongoing needs.
It's not about the size of your gift. It's about the collective impact of a community that believes in our mission.
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Yes! The Eagles Legacy Circle welcomes monthly, annual, and one-time contributions.
Monthly giving is a convenient way to spread your generosity throughout the year while providing consistent support for the school. Annual and one-time gifts are equally appreciated and make an important difference.
Choose the giving option that works best for you and your family.
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Many of the expenses associated with operating classrooms, athletic teams, and student programs extend beyond what tuition and participation fees can cover.
Donations help offset these shared expenses, reducing the amount that must be supported through tuition, fees, or additional fundraising.
By giving to the Eagles Legacy Circle, you help Santiam Christian work toward keeping educational opportunities and student activities financially accessible to more families.
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Eagles Legacy Circle donations are unrestricted, meaning they are not designated for a specific team, classroom, or project.
School leadership determines how these funds are allocated based on the school's needs and priorities. This flexibility allows Santiam Christian to address essential expenses, respond to emerging needs, and make responsible financial decisions that benefit the school as a whole.
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Yes! Donations to Santiam Christian School are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We welcome monetary gifts, including one-time, monthly, and annual donations. We also accept gifts of stock and other securities.
If you are interested in making a stock or securities transfer, please contact our Development Office for assistance.
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We believe generosity deserves gratitude, transparency, and meaningful communication.
Through periodic donor emails and school newsletters, we share updates about the programs, improvements, and opportunities made possible through the support of our community.
Your generosity is part of a much bigger story, one that continues to shape the lives of Santiam Christian students every day.
Help Build the Future of SC…
Leave a Legacy Through Estate Giving
In addition to monthly support, some donors choose to include Santiam Christian School in their estate plans. These planned gifts—such as bequests, trusts, life insurance, IRAs, or annuities—help secure the long-term future of SC and extend your legacy of faith and generosity to the next generation.
If you’ve already arranged a planned gift, we encourage you to use our suggested bequest language to ensure your wishes are clearly communicated and aligned with supporting the mission of SC.
To learn more about monthly giving or planned giving options, please contact:
Steve Jagich
Director of Development
541-745-5524
Together, we can continue building a strong foundation for today’s students—and tomorrow’s leaders.
