Rutgers Preparatory School
1345 Easton Avenue | Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: 732.545.5600

Unlocking Prep
A Campaign for Rutgers
Preparatory School

Rutgers Preparatory School has been inspiring outcomes since its founding in 1766. The School provides a welcoming, inclusive community where the joy of learning is instilled and students become confident leaders. In many ways, our programs, our curriculum, and our graduates are stronger than ever. We have been recognized as a leader in PK-12 education by our peers and our accreditors. Our physical campus and resources have grown and evolved thanks to the generosity of generations of donors. 

For those who know it best—alumni, students, and their families—Rutgers Prep represents a place of limitless possibilities, and a close-knit community where inspiration is sparked and confidence nurtured. And in today's fast-paced, ever changing landscape, the world needs Rutgers Prep graduates more than ever. To meet this need, and to ensure our continued success in an ever-changing educational and social landscape, Rutgers Prep has embarked on its most ambitious fundraising campaign yet. 

In a competitive independent school landscape, Rutgers Prep must continue to invest in its campus, secure our enduring legacy, and enhance the student experience. Through three strategic campaign priorities—a new building, growing the endowment, and the Rutgers Prep Fund—we will ensure that Rutgers Prep is prepared to meet new challenges, embrace emerging opportunities, and continue to provide an inspired educational experience. 

Impact the Future of RPS

The initiatives of this campaign impact every member of the Rutgers Prep community, and the School invites investment from donors who will partner with us on making this vision a reality. To discuss your participation, contact Susan Gantz, Director of Advancement at gantz@rutgersprep.org.

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Donor Story: Gerry and June Tamburro P'07, P'14

Help Us Reach Our Campaign Goals!

Comprehensive Campaign Goal: $10 million

Unlocking Prep is a comprehensive campaign–all gifts, whether for the Rutgers Prep Fund, the newest campus building, or our endowment, count toward our bold $10 million goal. All gifts, and all donors, are helping to unlock the potential of a Rutgers Prep education.

Goal for the Building: $5 million

Rutgers Prep will raise more philanthropic support during Unlocking Prep than any campaign in our School's history. We are asking donors to be generous–to be visionaries–to be bold. The $5 million goal for the new student center is crucial to finance the new construction. We are counting on our alumni, parents and friends to fund this project, in conjunction with earmarked reserves and prudent debt services.

Amount Raised as of 12/2025: $6.89 million