Thank you, Mark Anderson

For 14 years, Mark Anderson has been the driving force behind Sanford School’s remarkable transformation, leaving an enduring legacy of vision, leadership, and community. His tenure shaped Sanford into a flourishing institution, thriving in academics, arts, and athletics.

Under Mark’s stewardship, Sanford achieved unprecedented growth and success. Over the past decade, the school’s enrollment has grown from 570 students to a projected 700 by 2025-2026. The faculty and staff have reached new heights of creativity and dedication in their work with students.

Financially, Sanford’s endowment has nearly doubled, increasing from $7 million to $13 million. Meanwhile, the campus underwent a dramatic transformation with over a dozen major building projects completed, including the Geipel Center for Performing Arts, the Struthers Family Sports Center, the Pia Center for Creativity, and the current Exceptionally Sanford Campaign, which will enhance all three divisions of the school.

Beyond his tangible achievements, Mark’s greatest legacy lies in the lives he touched. Students, families, and faculty alike describe him as a visionary leader and thoughtful listener who inspires confidence and nurtures potential in everyone.

In honor of Mark’s legacy, please consider a gift to the Sanford Fund to celebrate his impact and support the Sanford community.

2024 - 2025 Sanford Fund

Make Your Mark

Did you know?

Sanford is an IRS-qualified charitable organization. Our tax ID is 51-0064331. The full amount of your donation is tax-deductible in accordance with current tax laws.
 
Your gift positively impacts the Sanford experience for EVERY student.

Gift Categories

Leadership Circle Levels
Warrior Circle $25,000 +
Head's Circle $10,000–$24,999
1930 Circle $5,000–$9,999
Ellen Q. Sawin Circle $2,500–$4,999
Sunny Hills Circle $2,000–$2,499

Giving Club Levels
Sanford Club $650-$1,999
Founder's Club $350-$649
Sanford Pines Club $150-$349
Chapel Valley Club $50-$149
Friends of Sanford Club $1-$49

Double Your Donation

Your donation might be eligible for a matching donation from your employer, or your spouse's employer. Check with one or both employers to see if they offer a matching gift program. If so, apply for a match following your company's rules and then let us know.
 
This school year we've received close to $19,000 in corporate matches. 
 
Thank you for taking the time to inquire with your HR department about a matching gift. It's worth it and impacts EVERY student!
 
The following companies have given recent matching gifts to Sanford. We'd love to add your company to this list: 
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • AstraZeneca
  • Bank of America
  • Boeing 
  • Broadcom, Inc
  • Campbell Soup Company
  • City National Bank
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • Exelon
  • F5 Networks
  • Genentech
  • Glenmeade
  • Google, LLC
  • Incyte
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Northrop Grumman
  • OneMain Financial
  • Penn Virginia Corp
  • Quaker Houghton
  • SAP
  • U.S. Accenture
  • US Bank Employee MG Program
  • Wells Fargo

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