Investing in Collegiate

Supporting Excellence, Opportunity, and Community

At Collegiate School, philanthropy plays a vital role in sustaining the exceptional educational experience that has defined our community for over a century. Every gift — no matter the size — has a profound impact on our students, faculty, and programs, ensuring that Collegiate remains a leader in academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. By giving to Collegiate, you are investing in the future of our students and the continued growth of a school that is shaping tomorrow's leaders.

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WHY GIVE TO COLLEGIATE?

Strengthening Our Legacy of Excellence

Your support directly enhances our rigorous academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative initiatives. From cutting-edge technology in classrooms to transformative learning opportunities like global education and sustainability projects, your generosity ensures that Collegiate stays at the forefront of educational excellence.

Expanding Opportunities for Every Student

Gifts to Collegiate help provide scholarships, financial aid, and resources that make our school accessible to a diverse community of learners. By supporting Collegiate, you are opening doors for students who may not otherwise have access to the exceptional education we provide, enriching our community and fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Empowering Our Faculty

Outstanding teachers are the foundation of our success. Your contributions enable Collegiate to attract, retain, and develop world-class educators through professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and resources that empower them to inspire and challenge their students every day.

Enhancing the Student Experience

From arts and athletics to clubs and service projects, gifts to Collegiate enrich the programs that define our students' holistic educational journey. Your support provides students with opportunities to explore their passions, develop their talents, and build the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond.

Building a Stronger Community

Philanthropy strengthens the sense of connection and shared purpose that makes Collegiate so special. By giving, you are helping to maintain the tight-knit, supportive environment that allows students, families, and alumni to thrive and remain engaged with the school for years to come.

Designate Your Gift

Supporting Collegiate is simple and impactful. Gifts can be directed to:

Collegiate Fund gifts are extremely important because they support the school’s growing program needs in all areas. Tuition accounts for 87% of the cost to educate each student and the Collegiate Fund is vital to making up the difference — the difference being greater opportunities and stronger offerings for our students and faculty.

Planned Giving is one way to ensure your support of Collegiate and is an important part of your estate planning. By including Collegiate in your estate plan, you make a statement of your confidence in our School and it is a powerful way to ensure our future strength. Our Helen Baker Society recognizes those individuals who have made provisions in their estate plans for Collegiate.
Gifts to Collegiate’s endowment are particularly valuable because they are invested in perpetuity, creating a permanent source of funding for ongoing priorities, such as faculty and staff professional development, scholarship and facilities maintenance. The generous endowment donor can be assured that these gifts will serve their intended purposes for as long as the School continues to exist. The gift is never spent; each year a portion of the investment gain is used to support the School’s activities. Collegiate has an impressive collection of 170 restricted and unrestricted endowment and scholarship funds. As of June 30, 2022, these endowments were valued at just over $84.6 million.
Our capital projects are more than bricks and mortar — they are long-term investments in the spaces where students discover their passions, develop their potential, and prepare to lead lives of purpose. Gifts to capital projects help create the physical environments that shape a Collegiate education: classrooms that foster creativity and collaboration, athletic facilities that promote wellness and teamwork, performance spaces that amplify student voice, and gathering places that bring our community together.