Giving

SPS Giving Levels

Our giving levels honor the donors who are able, and choose, to make leadership gifts to St. Paul’s School. The levels are named for important aspects of St. Paul’s School history.

Recognition level is determined by the total amount received in one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

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Coit Fellows

$100,000+

In honor of the first Rector of St. Paul’s School, Henry Augustus Coit, and his wife, Mary. Donors at the Coit Fellows level are invited to an annual gathering to celebrate their generous leadership support and provide updates on how their investment benefits SPS students.
Rector's Circle

$50,000+

In honor of the leadership and service of each Rector since the School’s founding in 1856. Donors at the Rector’s Circle level are invited to an annual gathering to celebrate their generous leadership support and provide updates on how their investment benefits the School.
Pro Aliis

$25,000+

Recognizing a generous gift “for others.” Donors at the Pro Aliis level are invited to an annual gathering to celebrate their generous leadership support and provide updates on how their investment benefits the School.
Millville Society

$10,000+

In honor of the site where Dr. Shattuck founded this great school. Donors at the Millville level are invited to an annual gathering to celebrate their generous leadership support and provide updates on how their investment benefits the School.
Pelican Club

$5,000+

The first giving club, established in 1976, recognizes the effect of loyalty and generosity on the quality of the St. Paul’s School experience.
Cricket Club

$2,500+

Honoring Cricket Holiday, a tradition more than a century old, on which the Rector guides new students on a tour of the School's woods and streams.
Communitas

$1,000+

The ancient theme of community, forming the basis for our shared life at St. Paul's.

Young Alumni Leadership Circle

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1-4 years since graduation

$100+
5-9 years since graduation

$250+
10-14 years since graduation

$500+
15 year reunion (Communitas)

$1,000+

SPS Parent

“I would like to thank all the donors for their generous support. We are grateful every day for our daughter’s experience and can tell that she is truly happy at St. Paul’s. I think of all the people who have been involved in getting her there and wish I had better words to show my gratitude.”

Giving Matters

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One-quarter of the endowment comes from bequests
Assuming a spending rate from the endowment of 4.6%, it would take about $130 million in additional endowment dollars to have the same impact as $6 million in annual SPS Fund dollars
The SPS Fund provides 12% of the School's annual operating budget