Young Benefactor Circle

Join the Young Benefactor Circle

The Young Benefactor Circle recognizes graduates between the classes of 2009 and 2024 who give at a leadership level of $1,500 or more to The Fund for Ransom Everglades with a shared commitment to fostering a lasting legacy while empowering the next generation of leaders. Gifts may be designated to any area. YBC members are included in the 1903 Society and receive related benefits.

1903 Society Levels of Giving*

Trustee Circle:  $50,000 and more
Founders Circle:  $25,000 to $49,999
Head of School Circle:  $10,000 to $24,999
Pagoda Circle:  $5,000 to $9,999
Young Benefactor Circle:  $1,500 or more

Raider Society Levels of Giving

Everglades Circle:  $3,000 to $4,999
Dell Circle:  $1,500 to $2,999
Grove Circle:  $1,000 to $1,499
Bay Circle:  $500 to $999
Palm Circle:  $250 to $499
*Donors of $5,000 or more annually are invited to special events and receive notable recognition in the Report of Giving. Young Benefactor Circle includes alumni donors from the classes of 2009-2024 who give $1,500 or more, earning 1903 Society recognition.

Questions? Contact Us

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Victoria Williamson

    Victoria Williamson 88

    Director of Advancement
    305-460-8826
    Boston College - B.A.
  • Photo of Melissa Bonafonte

    Melissa Bonafonte 

    Associate Director of Advancement
    305-460-8215
    University of Arizona - B.A.
    Thunderbird School of Global Management - M.B.A.
  • Photo of Erika Valdes

    Erika Valdes 

    Associate Director of Annual Giving and Volunteer Management
    305-460-8818
    Johnson & Wales University - B.S.

Middle School

2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: 305 250 6850

Upper School

3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: 305 460 8800
Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.