New program will introduce St. Paul’s students to core topics in business management and entrepreneurship to help prepare future leaders and innovators.
Endowment Giving
The establishment of endowment funds in honor or memory of a loved one creates a lasting legacy of support for a wide range of school priorities. Contributions to and investment proceeds from endowment funds provide a permanent source of income to support merit scholarships, tuition assistance, faculty excellence, and many other initiatives. Additionally, the endowment ensures the long-term sustainability of St. Paul’s and allows our schools to continuously enhance and evolve educational offerings and the student experience.
To learn more or to establish an endowed legacy at St. Paul’s, please contact Steve Stenersen, executive director of advancement, at 410-821-3045 or sstenersen@stpaulsmd.org.
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Awards
- Faculty Support
- Educational & Student Programs
- General Operations
Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Awards
Deborah Abbott '87 Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by the family and friends of Debbie Abbott to remember Ms. Abbott's beautiful voice and love of music, and recognizes a student who displays genuine talent and interest in music.
Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 2002 by the St. Paul’s Alumni Board to ensure that the St. Paul’s experience remains affordable for children and grandchildren of alumni.
William A. Bassett Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of William "Bill" Bassett, and awards a junior who possesses his qualities including a positive attitude, innate curiosity, expresses a delight in life, and has a strong belief in the human spirit.
Elizabeth Mackall Beetem Award
This fund was established in 1983 by friends, classmates and family of Betsy Beetem ‘78, and recognizes an upper school student who has shown outstanding interest and enthusiasm in the areas of music or dance.
Bishop's Scholarship
This fund was established to honor Rt. Rev. Robert R. Brown, and to provide tuition assistance for deserving students who exhibit academic promise and religion grounding.
Winston R. Blenckstone '62 Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to honor the legacy of Winston "Winnie" R. Blenckstone '62 and to provide tuition assistance to outstanding student-athletes.
T. Talbott Bond Fund
This fund was established to provide general tuition assistance to a deserving student.
John C. G. Boyce III Alumni Scholarship Fund
This fund was created in 1977 by John C. G. Boyce Jr. '62 to provide tuition assistance to children and grandchildren of St. Paul's alumni and to honor the memory of his son, John C. G. Boyce III.
Charlotte Harvey Brooks Endowment
This fund was established in memory of Charlotte Harvey Brooks, a beloved teacher whose career at St. Paul's spanned many years, and provides tuition assistance to deserving lower school students.
Warwick Rust Brown Poetry Award
This fund was established in 1992 by Warwick Plant, in memory of her mother, to recognize an outstanding poem or collection of poems by a student author.
Christ Church Foundation Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1999 by the Directors of the Christ Church Foundation, founded as the Christ Church Asylum for Female Children, and provides tuition assistance for eligible girls at SPSG.
Louis Dorsey Clark History Book Fund
This fund was established by the Alumni Association in June 1977 to honor the memory of Louis D. Clark, the master teacher and historian who faithfully served St. Paul's for fifty years, and provide two student awards.
Class of 1972 Scholarship
This fund was established to provide need-based tuition assistance for families of students who have the personal character and personality that embodies the schools' mission.
Class of 1992 Scholarship
This fund provides a one-year scholarship intended to provide tuition assistance for a student entering grades 9-12 who is academically strong, of good character, and shows special strengths in sports or the arts.
William N. Clements II '46 Fund
This fund was established in memory of William N. Clements II '46, an alum and former trustee of St. Paul's, and provides tuition assistance to outstanding students exceling in academics and athletics.
Rt. Rev. Harry Lee Doll Fund
The fund was established in honor of Dr. Doll, to provide tuition assistance to children of the clergy.
James Charles Dwyer Fund
This fund was established by John W. "Jack" Dwyer in memory of his father, James Charles Dwyer, to provide tuition assistance for deserving students.
Faus Family Educational Scholarship
Established by friends and family to honor former St. Paul's School for Boys Head David C. Faus, and to provide need-based tuition assistance to ensure students have access to the transformative educational, social, and character-building opportunities available at St. Paul's.
Thomas Aloysius Foley Jr. Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by Thomas' mother, Nellie J. Foley, a member of Old St. Paul’s Church, and provides tuition assistance for St. Paul’s student singers.
Edward E. Ford Scholars Fund
This fund was established by the Edward E. Ford Foundation in 1985 to provide tuition assistance to eligible upper school students.
Jacob and Amelia Franke Fund
The fund was established to provide tuition assistance to a deserving and outstanding student.
Scott '73 and David '74 Franklin Endowment Fund
This fund offers emergency tuition assistance for established St. Paul’s families who are met with unexpected events impacting their financial circumstances and provides a one-time emergency grant.
Joel Andrew Gellar '95 Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to provide tuition assistance to deserving students who otherwise may not have access to a St. Paul's education, and a graduation prize to a student who is dedicated to inspiring and sharing the written word.
Elizabeth Gilman Fund
The fund was established in honor of the late Miss Elizabeth Gilman of St. Paul's Parish, to provide tuition assistance to deserving students.
Girls' Friendly Society Scholarship
This fund was established in 1974 upon the dissolution of the Girls' Friendly Society through the efforts of Miss Mary Jane Hendrickson, Trustee, and recognizes a girl (other than a senior) who has been particularly helpful to the school community.
Carolyn Gorsuch Math Award
This fund was established in 1991 to recognize and honor a student who has great insight into problem solving, and shows keen interest and enjoyment in mathematics.
Kyle Greaver ‘10 Angel Fund
Established by friends and family to honor the life of Kyle Greaver '10 and provide financial relief to any family in The St. Paul's Schools community facing an unexpected expense.
Hall Scholarship
This fund was established through a bequest from the estate of Janet Hall Lull, mother of Paige Hall Lull ’80, to support tuition assistance.
George S. Hamilton Prize for Excellence in English & The Vyvyanna Hamilton Memorial Award
This fund was established by the late former Headmaster and Trustee, Mr. George S. Hamilton, and offers student awards.
Louis J. Hofferbert Scholarship Fund
This fund was established with a bequest from the estate of Louis J. Hofferbert to provide tuition assistance to eligible SPSG students who have an interest in, and aptitude for music.
Stacey Ellen Hooper '72 Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1973 by the friends and family of Stacey Ellen Hooper, the Stacey Ellen Hooper ’72 Memorial Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to a rising senior student at St. Paul’s School for Girls who embodies Stacey’s enthusiasm across all aspects of school life, including her courageous and contagious school spirit.
Samuel Janney Hutton Jr. Fund
The fund was established in memory of Samuel Janney Hutton, Jr. '53 and provides general tuition assistance and supports a graduation prize for a student whose qualities, keenness of mind, loyalty, and gentlemanly traits reflect Sammy.
W. Alton Jones Fund
This fund was established to provide need-based tuition assistance to ensure students have access to a St. Paul's education.
Kapiloff Fund
The fund was established to provide tuition assistance to a deserving and outstanding student.
Keigler '47-Pforr '56 Endowment Fund
This fund was established to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Sorrell Keigler ’47 and John Evan Pforr ’56 to provide need-based scholarship support for outstanding student-athletes at St. Paul’s School for Boys.
Megan Shortall Kenny '87 Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to award a rising junior or senior who reflects the most school spirit through her enthusiasm, passion, and advocacy for St. Paul’s School for Girls.
Kiefer Emergency Fund
This fund was established through the generosity of the Kiefer Family and the Kiefer Foundation to provide tuition assistance to SPSG families who are experiencing unexpected circumstances.
Michael P. Kirby '69 Scholarship
Established in memory of a loyal St. Paul's alumnus, Michael Kirby '69, and provides a lasting tribute to support students at St. Paul's School for Boys.
Rosalind A. Levering Financial Aid Fund
This fund was established in honor of SPSG's first head of school, Rosalind Levering and provides scholarships to exceptional learners and demonstrate original thought, creativity, perseverance, and integrity, qualities reminiscent of her spirit.
Warren Liddell '67 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Anne Whiteside and Warren Liddell '67, through a planned gift, this fund will support need-based tuition assistance for a deserving student(s) to attend St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School who will matriculate to St. Paul’s School for Boys from first through twelfth grades.
Thomas N. Longstreth Scholarship
This fund was established by the Class of 1968 to honor the legacy of Thomas N. Longstreth, a beloved teacher, coach, advisor, and Honorary Alumnus whose career at St. Paul's School spanned more than four decades, and to provide tuition assistance.
Marjan Lotfi Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1985 to honor Marjan Lotfi and provides an award to an upper school student who emulates Marjan's personality including her qualities of altruism and enthusiasm.
Marjan Lotfi Athletic Award
This fund was established in memory of Marjan Lotfi '85 and recognizes students with Class Day awards given in her memory.
Marbury Fund
This fund was established to honor founding Trustee Natalie Marbury, former history teacher Josephine Marbury, and Archivist Nancy Rich Marbury, and to provide non-tuition assistance for students in need.
Dr. Jane W. Mason Science Prize
This fund was established in 1991 in memory of Dr. Jane W. Mason and recognizes an upper school student who displays a genuine commitment to the study of science and seeks experiences beyond the standard curriculum.
Mead Brothers Fund
The fund was established to provide tuition assistance to outstanding student-athletes who contribute to St. Paul’s academic and athletic legacy, and to honor the legacy of St. Paul’s alums and brothers John R. Mead 1918, W. Carroll Mead 1919, and Frank D. Mead 1921.
Middendorf Fund
This fund provides general financial aid.
S. Atherton Middleton Scholarship Fund
This fund honors Mr. S. Atherton (Appy) Middleton, Head of School from 1944-1966, provides tuition assistance and honors middle school students annually with an award based on their academic excellence, outstanding citizenship, and positive contribution.
Braxton D. Mitchell Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by grateful alumni in honor of Mr. Braxton D. Mitchell to provide scholarship and tuition assistance to students from marginalized communities.
Howdy Myers Memorial Fund
The fund was established to honor the late Howard ‘Howdy’ Myers, a legendary St. Paul’s athletic director and lacrosse coach, and to provide tuition assistance for outstanding student-athletes.
Marc Nasrallah Memorial Fund
This fund was established in memory of a former student, Marc Nasrallah, and his mother, and provides tuition assistance to a deserving middle school student.
Jean Nekola Essay Contest
This fund was established in honor of former English teacher, Jean Nekola, who taught at SPSG for many years, and to recognize a junior for her excellence in both research and composition with The Jean Nekola American Dream Essay Contest Award.
Jean S. Nekola Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to recognize a student at St. Paul's School for Girls whose hard work, sustained academic effort, and integrity reflect the qualities of Jean Nekola, a longtime SPSG teacher.
O'Connell Scholarship Fund
The fund was established in honor of George O'Connell '35, provide tuition assistance to deserving students.
Penelope W. "Penny" Partlow Scholarship
This fund was established to honor Penelope W. "Penny" Partlow, a beloved teacher, librarian, and advisor, and provides tuition assistance to students at St. Paul's School for Boys.
John David "Davey" Patterson '80 Scholarship
Established by classmates and friends too honor alumnus, John David "Davey" Patterson '80, and to provide need-based tuition assistance to families of students who demonstrate the character and personality that Davey brought to St. Paul's.
Margaret Penn Scholar
This fund was established in 1974 by Miss Margaret Penn to reward a middle school student with exceptional academic ability and achievement.
Duane and Clementine Peterson Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in the 1990s by the Duane and Clementine Peterson Charitable Fund to provide tuition assistance.
Clarence Manger and Audrey Cordero Plitt Loan Fund
The fund supports tuition assistance for middle income families.
William S. Polk, Jr. Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1976 in honor of former Middle School Math teacher, Mr. Bill Polk, to provide tuition assistance to deserving middle school students.
Ramsdell-Long Scholarship
This fund was established to honor alum, Mr. David A. Ramsdell '02, and to provide tuition assistance for a boy who demonstrates talent or interest in the arts.
Reader's Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to provide tuition assistance to deserving students in the arts and communications.
Eugene H. and Catharine H. Ryer Fund
This fund was established to provide tuition assistance to deserving students who otherwise may not have access to a St. Paul's education.
Samuel Ready Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to provide scholarships to deserving students who represent the best aspects of the Samuel Ready tradition: service to others within and outside the school community and academic achievement.
Saxton Family Scholarship Fund
This fund provides a scholarship award to students attending SPSG and SP who demonstrate need for tuition assistance, and who have distinction in academics and strong leadership qualities.
Thomas Butler Scheffenacker Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1984 in memory of Thomas B. Scheffenacker ’86, to support deserving students who demonstrate leadership, compassion, and outstanding citizenship, and provides an annual award to an upper school student.
Scholar-Athlete Fund
This fund was established in memory of Mr. Howdy Myers, to provide tuition assistance to student-athletes with academic achievements.
Jeanne Wolf Shreeve Endowment Fund
This fund was established to honor Jeanne Wolf Shreeve, a former Lower School Head and Teacher (1960-1984), and to provide tuition assistance to students in the lower school.
Lannie S. Smallwood Middle School Computer Award
This fund was established in 1994 in memory of Lannie Semans Smallwood '66, and recognizes a middle school computer student for her exceptional talent, enthusiasm, and creativity in using computer technology.
Lannie Smallwood Alumnae Daughter Scholarship
This fund is named in memory of Lannie Smallwood, an alumna, teacher, and SPSG parent, to encourage alumnae to enroll their daughters in SPSG and to be active in the Alumnae Association.
Walter S. Smith Jr. Fund
Established in 1984 to provide tuition assistance as well as awards presented annually to students who demonstrate a friendliness, generosity to others through time, talent and resources with a charitable vision.
Joan and A. Neale Smith Jr. '58 Scholarship Fund
This fund honors the legacy of Joan and A. Neale Smith, Jr. '58 and provides tuition assistance to deserving students with a preference to benefiting those who are children of employees or alumnae/i.
Catherine Sollers Townsend Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of Catherine Sollers Townsend to provide need-based tuition assistance to ensure all students at The Schools have access to a St. Paul’s education.
Sottak Family Education Opportunity Scholarship
Established by friends and family to honor the service, leadership, and impact of former Vice President of Advancement Kevin Sottak, and to provide need-based tuition assistance to ensure that students have access to the transformative educational, social, and character-building opportunities available at The St. Paul's Schools.
St. Paul's Environmental Stewardship Fund
The award was established in 2010 to permanently honor longtime staff member Cathy McAuliffe for her exceptional career of service to St. Paul's and, especially, her passionate advocacy for, and leadership, of the school's sustainability efforts.
The Charles and Vivienne Stokes Memorial Fund
The fund was established to provide tuition assistance to an outstanding student member of the Choir at Old St. Paul's Church.
Sara A. Thompson Fund
This fund was established in 2002 in honor of Sara "Sally" Thompson, a former lower school teacher, to provide tuition assistance for deserving lower school students.
Martin D. Tullai Scholarship Fund
This fund honors the legacy of Martin D. Tullai, a beloved teacher, coach, advisor, and Honorary Alumnus, and provides tuition assistance to students who excel in academics and athletics.
Craig R. Unruh '69 Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of alumnus, Mr. Craig R. Unruh '69, and provides tuition assistance for deserving students.
Mary Frances Wagley Scholarship
This fund was established jointly by SPSG's second Headmistress Mary Frances Wagley and the SPSG Board of Trustees, to encourage and reward academic excellence and outstanding scholastic achievement.
Karrie Walton Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of Karrie Walton ’83 to provide tuition assistance for a student who pursues academic excellence and shows an interest in athletics at SPSG.
D. Mitchell Whiteley Scholarship
This fund was established in honor of iconic teacher-coach Mr. Mitchell "Mitch" D. Whiteley to provide need-based tuition assistance to ensure students have access to a St. Paul's education.
Whitridge Memorial
This fund was established to provide general support to St. Paul's.
Janeva Manal Wiggins '00 Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of Janeva Manal Wiggins '00 to provide tuition assistance for a student who demonstrates a love and passion for SPSG's dance program.
Honorable Alexandra "Sandy" Nichols Williams '74 Scholarship
This fund honors the life of alumna Sandy Nicholas Williams '74 and provides need-based tuition assistance to students at St. Paul's School for Girls.
J. Stevens Wilson '73 Memorial Fund
This fund honors the legacy of J. Stevens Wilson '73, a beloved father, husband, friend, and alumnus, and awards the St. Paul's Varsity Golf Spirit Award.
Faculty Support
William A. Bassett Memorial Endowment for Faculty Development
This fund provides faculty development opportunities, while recognizing and rewarding outstanding teachers who embrace the idea that education goes beyond the boundaries of the classroom and the belief that learning is a life-long journey.
William A. Bassett Chair for Teaching Excellence
This endowed chair was established to celebrate the knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm Bassett brought to all of his work and to permanently recognize the importance of these qualities to the achievement of the St. Paul's mission.
Eric Bower Memorial Fund
This fund supports experiential learning opportunities for professional development for faculty in the middle school.
Nellie Hilleary Carter and Judge Joseph L. Carter Chair in Innovative Teaching Technology
The purpose of the Chair is to promote innovative uses of technology in the classroom by both students and teachers and to enhance and extend the use of technology by faculty and students in pursuit of the School's educational mission.
Anne & Bedford Chapin '42 Faculty Professional Development Fund
Established in 2024 with a gift from the estate of Anne & Bedford Chapin, the Anne & Bedford Chapin '42 Faculty Professional Development Endowment provides annual support for the advancement of faculty through professional development opportunities, ensuring their ongoing growth as educational professionals.
Class of 1988 Gift
This fund was established by the Class of 1988 to be awarded each year to a faculty member or members in order to enhance their own continuing education, or to pursue something of interest to them.
Michael Colglazier Memorial Fund for Faculty Enrichment
This fund was established by the Class of 2006 Senior Gift in memory of Michael Colglazier, SPSG trustee and father of Muriel ’06 and Cerys ‘07, and provides support for professional development.
Richard E. Collins Endowment Fund
This fund provides discretionary grants to faculty and staff at The St. Paul's Schools and supports non-tuition expenses for their children.
Bruce D. Cornbrooks '67 Fund for Faculty Compensation
Established in 2002 in loving memory of Bruce D. Cornbrooks '67, an alumnus, athlete, parent, and coach who served as President of the Alumni Association from 1982 to 1984, this fund supports the faculty compensation budget of St. Paul’s School for Boys, enabling the school to attract and retain outstanding faculty.
Kent W. "Skip" Darrell '60 Distinguished Chair for Teaching and Coaching Excellence
The fund permanently honors Skip's dedication and contributions to St. Paul's, and extends his legacy by recognizing and rewarding outstanding teachers who will become tomorrow's living legends.
Faculty Conference Fund
This fund provides support for general professional development.
Evelyn Flory Fund
This fund was established by former Head of School Evelyn Flory and provides faculty the opportunity to undertake a summer experience that goes beyond the routine and ordinary in a manner not connected to their role at the school.
Edward E. Ford Faculty Professional Development
This fund was established by the Edward E. Ford Foundation to provide support for faculty professional development.
E.E. Ford Summer Grants
This annual grant is intended to provide a summer sabbatical to do something special for personal renewal and professional growth.
Edward B. Freeman Endowment for Strategic Initiatives in Human Resources
This fund, established by former trustee Edward B. Freeman, recognizes employee service and performance to support strategic needs in human resources.
Robert W. Hallett Chair for Chaplaincy
This fund was established by former Headmaster Bob Hallett, who remained steadfastly dedicated to the tent of spiritual education and to support the salary and benefits of the school's chaplain.
Ivy Fund
This fund provides support for general professional development.
Linda L. King Award for Excellence in Teaching
This fund was established in May of 1996 to honor Linda King's 22 years on the history faculty and as department chair and awards teachers who demonstrate excellence through their support of students.
Howard F. 'Howdy' Knipp III Fund
This fund honors Mr. Howard F. "Howdy" Knipp III for his dedicated service as a teacher, coach, colleague, and mentor, and provides faculty grants to support restorative trips to experience the outdoor natural world.
Keith Miceli '94 Memorial Fund for Academics & Mathematics Prize
This fund was established in memory of Keith Miceli '94 and provides faculty development support and an annual mathematics award.
Barbara A. "Bobbie" Mills Endowment Fund
Established by friends and family to honor the life and legacy of Barbara A. "Bobbie" Mills, a beloved teacher, colleague, mentor, and lower school head, who served for 26 years. This fund provides support for professional development at St. Paul's Pre and Lower School.
John T. Ordeman Summer Grant
This fund supports faculty pursuing professional development opportunities to improve instruction and student learning at The St. Paul's Schools.
Parents' Association Excellence in Teaching Award
This award honors a teacher who has worked at SPSG for 5 or less years, who motivates students', uses innovative teaching techniques, fosters student intellectual development, and demonstrates collegiality amongst faculty.
John Pforr '56 Teacher-Coach Award
This fund was established by an alumnus to recognize and promote the St. Paul's tradition of the teacher-coach model by honoring middle school, assistant varsity, and head JV coaches for their outstanding contributions in the classroom and on the field.
William J. and Frances R. Price English Language Chair
This is the first endowed Chair for St. Paul's School, recognizing that great teachers are the essential cornerstone of a great school.
David C. Pritchard Trust
This fund was established to provide support for faculty professional development.
Rauch Family Fellowship Fund
Established by Lynn and Philip Rauch to express their appreciation of the School’s faculty and seek to promote the continued recruitment and development of young faculty into master teachers.
Rauch Family Fund for Professional Development
This fund provides support for general professional development.
Alec Schweizer Endowment for the Advancement of Teaching and Coaching
The award is presented annually to honor the rich tradition of the St. Paul's teacher-coach model, and recognizes the commitment required of teacher-coaches, including time away from their family.
Sheridan Foundation Faculty Salary Fund
This fund was established with a grant from the Sheridan Foundation in 1986 for faculty salaries in honor of the leadership of Mary Ellen Thomsen and provides general support for professional development.
Spratley Award for Outstanding Student Mentoring - SP
This fund was established to celebrate and promote St. Paul's tradition of faculty-student mentoring by recognizing a St. Paul's teacher, coach, or staff member who has had a meaningful impact on the life of a graduating student or students.
Spratley Award for Outstanding Student Mentoring - SPSG
This fund was established through the generosity of Virginia Spratley, mother and grandparent and recognizes a teacher, coach, or staff member who has had a meaningful impact on the life of a graduating student or students.
St. Paul's Plus Preschool Faculty Development Fund
This fund was established to provide professional development opportunities to faculty at the preschool.
St. Paul's Schools' Faculty Appreciation Fund
Established by alumnus William B. Chambers '72 to provide a permanent source of compensation funding to support the schools in recruiting, retaining, and rewarding great faculty.
John Tucker '37 Trust
This fund was established in memory of alumnus John Tucker '37 to provide support for faculty development.
Educational & Student Programs
Alban Family Fund
This fund was established to provide assistance to a family of the preschool who would benefit from personal aid in the classroom.
James "Jamie" Andrew Endowment
This fund was established to celebrate the achievements and honors the legacy of an iconic teacher-coach who served St. Paul's from 1967-2006 and provides support to the middle school advisory program.
Assembly Fund
This fund was established to provide educational program funding for assemblies.
Cameron D. Baird Memorial Fund
This fund was established by the Baird Family to celebrate the legacy of beloved St. Paul's teacher-coach, Cam Baird. The fund provides annual support for the St. Paul's School for Boys' Junior Retreat and King’s Vision Day programming, as well as innovative faculty development grants, all of which foster a sense of community and belonging.
The Darius Barnes Artist in Residence Endowed Fund for Dance
This fund was established to honor the memory of Darius Barnes, a dancer, choreographer, and director, and to invite artists-in-residence to campus for our dancers and musical theatre performers to benefit from their instruction and experience.
The Brookes Fund for the Arts at St. Paul's School
This fund provides resources for rich educational offerings in visual, choral and theater arts.
Choral Program
Income from the fund may be used to offset program expenses, to include, but not limited to: national and international travel, performances, accompanist fees, recordings, and other costs to sustain the excellence of the St. Paul's Choir.
Courageous Crusaders Counseling Fund
Established by Jodi and Clark Lare to ensure that St. Paul's School for Boys can recruit, reward, and retain excellent counseling staff, and to provide resources for the counseling program.
Charles A. Dunning Science-Computer Fund
This fund was founded by Dr. Dunning in 1980, and comingled with the Class of 1993 gift, to provide ongoing support for the purchase of computers and technology at SPSG.
Penny B. Evins Fund
This fund was established to honor the leadership of SPSG's 10th Head of School, Penny Evins, and provides support to reflect generative and new ideas from students and faculty to create increased coordination at The St. Paul's Schools.
David Fisher '61 Memorial Fund
This fund was established to promote an environmentally sustainable campus and community, honoring the values and philosophy of a loyal alumnus and former Trustee, David W. Fisher '61, underwriting green activities that will have a meaningful impact.
James Fowke Film Studies Fund
This fund was established to provide educational program funding for film studies.
Margaret S. Green Learning Services Endowed Fund
Established in 2023 by Richard and Beverly Tilghman '66 and other members of the St. Paul's community, this fund supports the learning services program that is committed to educating girls with a range of abilities and learning styles in St. Paul's School for Girls.
Mary A. H. Ives Memorial Fund
This fund supports the lower school Language Arts program, operating support and special education.
Kenzie Day Fund
This fund was established in honor of Bette Kenzie upon her retirement and is used to fund the activities of Kenzie Day, the new-student orientation.
Lacrosse Endowment Fund
Established by grateful alumni, Scott S. Bacigalupo '90, Kent G. Croft '81, and G. "Russell" Croft '92, and provides support to the annual operations of girls’ and boys’ lacrosse programs.
Leadership Award
This fund was established to award a senior who has demonstrated leadership during her upper school years and provides support to send elected school leaders to student conferences.
Lila B. Lohr Fund Celebrating Diversity
This fund was established to honor the school’s fourth Headmistress and is used annually to fund an event, speaker, or occasion which celebrates diversity in the school and beyond.
Maddox Memorial Fund
This fund was established to support the Chaplain's office.
Robert Maslin, Jr. Music Fund
This fund provides support for the music department expenses.
Cameron L. O'Neill-Mullin Athletics Fund
This fund was established in memory of Cameron Leigh O'Neill-Mullin ‘13, who was an honor student and varsity athlete, and provides a major annual expenditure for athletics, and remaining funds support the program's annual operating budget.
The Price Family Endowed Fund for Financial Literacy
Established by the Price Family, in memory of alumnus W. James Price IV '42, and provides programming support for financial literacy.
W. James Price IV '42 Normandy Travel Fund
This fund honors Mr. W. James Price IV '42 and his extraordinary, life-long service to St. Paul's, and supports St. Paul's School for Boys and St. Paul's School for Girls on their annual faculty and student trip to historically important sites of WWII.
Stephen Sanford Grant for Visual Arts
This fund was established to provide educational program funding for visual arts.
Courtney E. Shackelford ’99 Endowment for Musical and Visual Arts
The Courtney E. Shackelford ’99 Endowment for Musical and Visual Arts was established by her parents, Marcy and William Shackelford, to celebrate the legacy of their beloved daughter, Courtney. The Fund provides support to The St. Paul’s Schools Arts Department so that students have access to the equipment, materials, and resources they need to explore and develop artistic pursuits.
Mary Ellen Thomsen Writer-in-Residence Fund
This fund was established in 1986 to honor retiring Headmistress Mary Ellen Thomsen and supports the presence of an author of fiction, drama, or poetry in the English classroom during Literary Week.
Warshawsky Family Visiting Scholars Fund
This fund was established by the Warshawsky Family in 2007 and enables the school to invite scholars of various disciplines to participate in special programs throughout the year.
General Operations
Louise L. Caples Memorial Fund
This fund provides general operating support to St. Paul's.
Class of 2003 Award Fund
This award was established by gifts from the families and friends of the Class of 2003 and provides three annual grants to three students with demonstrated need. This award may be renewed yearly if the recipient remains eligible.
Michael Colglazier Memorial Endowment
This fund was established in memory of former board member and parent Michael Colglazier to provide general support to St. Paul's.
Janice Darrell Memorial Fund
Established by friends and family to honor the life and legacy of Janice Darrell and support the maintenance of the Nature Pavilion and Darrell Glen.
Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Memorial Fund
The fund supports maintenance of the grounds at St. Paul's.
Laporte Hall Maintenance Fund
This fund was established to support the operations and general maintenance of Laporte Hall, benefiting the golf center addition.
Moreland Family Fund
The fund is to be used at the discretion of the Head of School and Board of Trustees for unrestricted purposes.
Sheridan Plant Maintenance Fund
This fund supports the physical plant maintenance of The St. Paul's Schools.
Magge & Wick Sollers '73 Fund
This fund provides general operating support to St. Paul's.
Yellott Memorial
This fund provides support for maintenance of campus landscaping and grounds.
*As of June 30, 2024
Your Gift in Action
Generous gifts to our endowment play a crucial role in sustaining the extraordinary opportunities on our campus. Learn more about how the support from these funds impacts our students and faculty!
On Sept. 11, St. Paul's junior class left for West River, Maryland to take part in the Cameron D. Baird Junior Retreat, an annual off-campus trip centered around rest and reflection. As part of this beloved St. Paul's tradition, the class of 2026 spent three days reveling in the the beauty of Maryland’s eastern shore and participating in outdoor, team building activities. Supported by an endowment established by the Baird Family, the Cameron D. Baird Junior Retreat honors the legacy of Cam Baird, a cherished St. Paul’s teacher-coach who dedicated his career to making a positive and lasting impact on students.
Middle and upper school students prepared for the 2024-25 school year by decorating lockers, finding classrooms, getting their yearbook photo taken, meeting their advisory group, and hearing from the SGA during opening assembly. Established in honor of former Upper School Head Bette Kenzie upon her retirement, Kenzie Day is SPSG’s student orientation program and is made possible by the Kenzie Day Fund.
As the 2023–2024 school year drew to a close, several faculty and staff received awards and recognition, during Class Day. Four faculty received endowed faculty awards—the Linda L. King Award for Excellence in Teaching, The Parents’ Association Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Virginia Spratley Award for Outstanding Student Mentoring—which are made possible by the generosity of donors.
Faculty and staff of The St. Paul's Schools gathered in the Ward Center Theatre to celebrate the end of a successful academic year and honor colleagues with awards and recognition. Several endowed awards, including the Edward B. Freeman Award for Outstanding Service to St. Paul's and Edward B. Freeman Excellence in Teaching Awards, were presented to acknowledge the dedication of St. Paul's employees.
Upper School Dean of Students and History Teacher Kevin Benzing was presented the Spratley Award for Outstanding Student Mentoring by Jack Pellington '12. Established by the generosity of Virginia Spratley, grandparent of Jack Pellington '12, Virginia Pellington SPSG '14, and Peyton Pellington SPSG '17, this award recognizes a St. Paul’s teacher, coach, or staff member who has had a meaningful impact on the lives of our graduating students.