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Endowment

Saint David's Endowment:
77 funds totaling approximately $90 million

Funds are established for a variety of purposes: from offering scholarship aid, to supporting a particular program area, to providing assistance for faculty development. Many funds are named for important people in the life of the school. Some are planned gifts - money bequeathed to the school through an estate fund.

A description of each of Saint David's endowment funds, categorized by area of support, appears below.

Academic Programs

  • Established in his memory, supports a number of programs at the discretion of the Headmaster.

  • Augments the salary budget and goes toward the purchase of computers for the teaching of mathematics.

  • Supports the ongoing needs of the Eighth Grade Italian Study tour.

  • Supports the Eighth Grade visit to the Sistine Chapel during the Italian Study tour.

  • Funds the roof garden to grow flowers and greens used for the academic program.

  • Established in 2014 in memory of Richard, father of James W. Foote ’18 and Thomas G. Foote ’16. The initial gift to the fund came as a bequest to Saint David’s School following Richard’s untimely passing. The fund supports the school’s collaboration with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in conjunction to the fifth and sixth grade curricula, as well as other History Department initiatives at the discretion of the Headmaster.

  • Daniel Entwistle '85 established the Fund for American History in 2021 as he wholeheartedly appreciates the strong American history curriculum at Saint David’s and wants to ensure its continued success in perpetuity.

  • Established by an alumnus and encourages Hispanic studies, both in language and culture.

  • Supports special academic projects and ancillary learning programs at the discretion of the Headmaster.

  • Encourages American students to learn more about Japan and Japanese students to attend Saint David's School.

  • Established by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to support the school's science program. Income supports science salaries, and laboratory equipment and supplies.

  • Named for the school's Founder and her husband, provides a prize for a history essay competition, which is awarded annually at graduation, as well as general support for the history program.

  • Encourages the study of medieval and ancient history at Saint David's School.

  • Established in 2007, supports the school’s commitment to the teaching of fundamental reading and writing skills throughout the curriculum, including special academic projects, classes, teachers and ancillary learning programs.

  • Supports French teachers' salaries and provides educational resources for teaching elementary school French.

  • Established in honor of Thea Osborne for her 47 years of service to Saint David's School. It will enhance the journalistic, editorial, and layout skills of students in the fourth through eighth grades.

  • Supports Upper School academic programs.

  • Frederic Whitney “Eric” Wu, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in September 2020, was a quiet leader who always thought of others. His family established a fund in Eric’s name in support of the annual Alumni Parents Council Lecture Series, which features a distinguished speaker lecture for eighth grade boys, their parents, and the alumni community. Proceeds from the fund cover honorariums and costs associated with hosting the event.

Arts

  • Established by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clifton to honor longtime Trustee Jack Casey, supports the art, music, and political science programs.

  • Supports restoration of the Graham House Mosaic.

  • Created in his honor, supports projects in the areas of dramatic arts and Asian studies.

  • Established in memory of Susan Crissy, grandmother of Jackson Rader, Class of 2028.

  • Supports the school's visual arts program.

  • Established in honor of Mr. Albert Kotite, provides support for the dramatic arts at Saint David's School.

  • Helps further the study, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual arts at Saint David's.

Athletics

  • Helps cover the cost of uniforms for all team sports each year.

  • Billy Hult ‘83 established his family fund for Athletics at Saint David’s in 2021 as he cherishes the extraordinary athletics program at Saint David’s and its emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork.

  • Supports the sports programs at Saint David's School.

  • Provides general support for the school, with special emphasis on the athletic programs.

  • Supports athletic programs at the school.

  • Established in gratitude for the unique influence Saint David's School had on Arif's life. The fund supports Saint David's squash program by setting up an annual invitational event, in Arif's memory.

Faculty

  • Provides opportunities for faculty members to make in-depth explorations in a field of interest, or to pursue an advanced degree.

  • Established in 2000 by Arthur J. Halleran Jr., Class of 1961. The fund supports faculty development through the annual awarding of two grants: the Malachy F. Cleary Jr. Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Humanities and Dramatics and The Richard A. Dryzga Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science.

  • Makes possible faculty-student outings, which may take place in school, on weekends, or after school.

  • Established in 2010 as part of the endowment of Saint David's School, in appreciation of the outstanding faculty at Saint David's. The income from this endowment fund is to be used to support faculty development and salaries.

  • To acknowledge a dedicated teacher by funding a summer enrichment experience that will stimulate thinking, enhance teaching, and model the ideal of lifelong learning.

  • Established in honor of this beloved member of the faculty, provides grants to faculty members who show exemplary promise as educators in history and religion.

  • Established by the Sperry family in 2007, supports music faculty development by funding summer musical study projects and travel related to music appreciation. The Fund is comprised of the Faculty Excellence in the Teaching of Music Award, given annually to a music faculty member who exhibits exemplary loyalty and dedication to the mission of the school, is uniformly respected by his/her peers and, through his or her love and appreciation of music, enhances the overall music program and enriches the cultural and musical life of Saint David's boys.

  • Provides loans to faculty and staff members for personal or family emergencies. The loans are made for a brief term at the discretion of the Headmaster and do not require payment of interest.

  • Develops a robust framework of evidence-based best practices in boys' education. TBI's primary goal is to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, habits, and dispositions of reflective practitioners, enhancing their professional growth and the overall quality of teaching and learning for boys.

  • Encourages and rewards the professional growth of teachers by defraying the expense of faculty attendance at professional meetings and by providing special equipment required by teachers.

General Use

  • Instituted by the parents of graduates in each of these classes to provide a lasting gift to the school.

  • Established in honor of Saint David's Second Headmaster, provides general support for the school's programs, with special emphasis on music and art.

  • Established in memory of one of the school's key founders and the first President of its Board of Trustees.

  • Supports special projects favored by the Headmaster but not provided for in the annual budget.

  • Established after the death of this Saint David's student when he was in second grade, provides general support.

  • A reserve fund available to the trustees for use, when needed, to support large-scale school initiatives.

Library

  • Provides income to purchase new books and materials for the library.

  • Provides general support for the library, including the purchase of new books and audio-visual equipment and materials.

  • Established to purchase illustrated works in geography, art, science, history, and literature for the library.

Planned Gift

  • Established in 2005 by a few members of the Saint David’s community. The Society recognizes those who have made charitable provisions for Saint David’s as part of their planned giving. These may include, among others, bequests, annuity trusts, and charitable lead trusts.

  • The first planned gift made to Saint David's School.

Scholarships

  • Established by the families of the Class of 2012 to provide a lasting legacy to the school so that other boys can benefit from a Saint David's education, like their sons.

  • Established in honor of Saint David’s former lower school head and assistant headmaster, provides scholarship funds to families in need.

  • Supports scholarships for students who demonstrate excellence in good citizenship.

  • Established in honor of longtime pre-primary teacher Mrs. Crumlish and Admissions Director Mrs. Sykes upon their retirement, provides financial support for qualified boys who wish to attend Saint David's.

  • Established as a memorial to former Trustee Francis Currie, supports special projects and aids scholarship students.

  • Named for this highly respected former faculty member, provides scholarship aid to boys who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Saint David's.

  • Established to honor Mr. Flannery, father of John '05, who faced adversity with grace, courage, and faith.

  • Provides scholarships to ensure the diversity of Saint David's student body.

  • Provides financial assistance to scholars whose international roots contribute to the diversity of Saint David's School.

  • Established by trustees of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, provides tuition assistance to families of middle income.

  • Established at the time of Dr. King's death, encourages the enrollment of African-American students at Saint David's School.

  • Established in memory of Ralph ’78, supports a boy who would not otherwise benefit from a Saint David’s education.

  • Provides scholarships for middle-income families who otherwise could not afford to attend Saint David's.

  • Was established in memory of long-time teacher, Rovena Kilkeary.

  • Provides scholarship assistance to families in need. Partial grants are made at the discretion of the Headmaster.

  • Established in 2008, is designed to afford boys the many benefits of a Saint David’s education by providing scholarship assistance to its recipients. Janet was a dear friend, a dedicated administrator and devoted mother of Peter ’90 and Justin ’94.

Spirituality

  • Underwrites the costs associated with the annual Lessons and Carols service and other traditional celebrations of the Christmas Season at Saint David's School.

  • Established by Saint David's School in recognition of Mr. Feerick's forty years of devoted service to the school. The fund supports all aspects of the religion program.

  • Provides financial support for the restoration of the stained glass in the school's chapel.

Technology

  • Supports a variety of initiatives, in particular institutional technology. Twenty-five percent of alumni gifts to the annual fund go to this fund.

  • Established in honor of Saint David's Fourth Headmaster, encourages faculty and administrators to develop or refine units of study which result in students' use of technology in their studies.