Capital & Endowment Giving
Capital & Endowment Giving
In 1874 the five Loomis family siblings decided that they would bequeath their collective estate in order to found a school as a gift to the children of others. That original endowment gift began a long history of philanthropic support that continues today.
While the Annual Fund supports the unrestricted operating budget, gifts to capital projects improve the physical campus and gifts to the endowment provide a critical, steady stream of annual income that perpetually supports both unrestricted and specific areas of the budget, including financial aid and faculty support.
Capital
Most of the facilities on our beautiful 300-acre campus have been made possible through the vision and extraordinary generosity of the Loomis Chaffee community. In just the past dozen years, philanthropic support from alumni and parents has enabled the construction of three modern dormitories, a world-class campus center, and a state-of-the-art facility for theater and dance. Together, these additions have enhanced countless aspects of campus life and enriched the student experience.
As we look ahead to our upcoming comprehensive campaign, we are excited to build on this momentum by investing in new facilities that will foster community and further strengthen the Loomis Chaffee experience for students, faculty, and staff.
Recently constructed facilities and dedication dates:
Richmond Hall 2014
Cutler Hall 2016
Scanlan Campus Center 2018
John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Center for Theater and Dance 2022
Culbert Hall 2025
Culbert Hall
Endowment
The original endowment gift from the Founders enabled the school to remain tuition free until the early 1960s. Today our endowment, thanks to the support of many generous donors, provides about 17 percent of the operating income for our budget. It is vital that we continue to increase our endowment to remain a thriving educational institution, fulfill our mission, and grow even stronger. Donor support of the endowment impacts our ability to offer generous financial aid, ensure a talented and energized faculty, and create a substantial and secure foundation for future endeavors.
Women’s Leadership Circle
Launching in 2026, the Women’s Leadership Circle invites 50 alumnae to make gifts of $100,000 or more to causes that resonate with their personal journeys and visions for Loomis Chaffee.
For more information about how you can support the capital and endowment initiatives of the school, please call or email Tim Struthers ’85 at 860.687.6221 or tim_struthers@loomis.org.