Origins

The organization was founded in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit by a committee planning the 50-year reunion for the Skyline High School class of 1970. While their reunion was postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee took that time to establish the organization’s founding documents and governance structure. They met with representatives from other SHS graduating classes as well as the school administration to propose creating an independent central fund to support initiatives benefiting all alumni, regardless of class year.

Launch

After laying the groundwork in 2020, the Skyline High School Alumni Association officially launched its activities in August 2021 with the belated 50-year reunion of the class of 1970 serving as its inaugural event. From these humble beginnings the Skyline Legacy Fund now serves as a unified platform for all former students to stay connected, give back, and strengthen the enduring legacy of Skyline High.

Yes, all donations to the Skyline Legacy Fund are tax-deductible as we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

A volunteer Board of Directors and specific committees govern financial oversight, awards criteria and decisions, marketing, recruitment, etc.

Interested individuals may apply to participate on the Board of Directors or individual governing committees.

Funds are used to provide scholarships, enhance educational programs, and support extracurricular activities that benefit Skyline High School students.

• Make SLF part of your annual giving priorities
• Share information with friends, family, former classmates
• Be sure the QR Code and website link are on your year’s website
  Website link: https://skylinelegacyfund.org
  QR code:
  
• Invite SLF volunteers to attend your events (reunions, gatherings, virtual) to provide information and assist in fund promotion.
• Volunteer to participate in Board governance by applying to be a director or member of one of the governing committees.

The original registration with the state and IRS was Skyline70 Legacy Fund and now operates under the dba Skyline Legacy Fund. Tax returns filed for 2022-2023.

The governing committee will make decisions with the combined representation of the Board and designated representatives from SHS. SLF is not directed by and is independent of SHS administrative control. No award decisions have been made for next school year. Funds will accrue and remain in the endowment account at Zions Bank and LPL Financial.

No.

All donated funds are dedicated to and will be 100% used for SHS programs and student needs. Outside projects (e.g., off-campus monuments, etc.) are not part of the funding mission of the SLF.

SLF processes donations through Stripe by credit card or by direct payments mailed to the address of record. All are recorded in the donor record database with Bonterra/Network for Good. Donor receipts will be generated from this database. The database is secure, and the donor information will never be shared with any other entity besides SLF notifications and marketing.

SLF accepts payment in several forms but not Venmo. Our donation system captures enough donor information to establish a donor record so that receipts, communications, and year-end tax letters can be processed. Security of information captured is paramount.

As the final phases of school construction wrap up, a legacy recognition area will be created near the school’s new alumni center. The legacy recognition area will also share the stories and results of the funded awards.