Christian Center School gets $100,000 grant for new gymnasium
A $100,000 RETOVA gift is pushing Christian Center School’s Hayden gym project closer to construction, with more than $1.1 million still to raise.
A $100,000 gift is helping Christian Center School move closer to the gymnasium its leaders say will reshape the Hayden campus for students, families and the wider North Idaho community. The grant from RETOVA goes to The Legacy Project, the school’s capital campaign for a collegiate-style, dual-court facility at 3639 W Prairie Ave. in Hayden.
Christian Center School says the new gym is designed for athletics, physical education, school events, chapels, performances, student activities and community gatherings. Principal Annie Marshall said the project is "more than bricks and mortar" and is meant to create space where faith, teamwork, leadership and courage can grow. The school says the campaign is now more than 88% funded, with $1,118,655 still needed to reach the construction goal.
The Legacy Project was publicly launched Sept. 26, 2025, with a first phase pegged at $8.2 million. At that time, the school said it had already secured $4.9 million and had a $1.65 million matching gift in place. Phase two is projected at $3.6 million and would add five adjacent acres and a sustainability fund, signaling that the gym is being planned as a permanent campus expansion rather than a stand-alone building.
The new grant adds momentum to a campaign that has already leaned on auction proceeds and other local support. By April 11, the school said its annual auction had raised $120,000 for The Legacy Project. Christian Center School says it has served North Idaho families since 1979 and serves the Hayden, Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls area, making the project part of a broader regional growth story, not just an internal school upgrade.
RETOVA’s backing also reflects the group’s shifting role in local philanthropy. The organization rebranded from the Marcus Anderson Family Foundation on March 25, 2026, and says it focuses on religious initiatives, education, therapeutic facilities, outdoor recreation, veteran programs and affordable housing. That mix places Christian Center School’s gym squarely within its giving priorities, and the latest grant gives the campaign a visible sign of confidence as it continues toward construction.
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