Watkinson’s endowment represents a lasting legacy that supports the unique and transformative education offered at Watkinson School. By supporting Watkinson’s endowment, you help create a sustainable funding source that strengthens the school’s financial foundation and enhances the school’s ability to fulfill its educational mission.

While the principal value of your donation is kept in tact, a portion of the earnings on the endowment are used to support the school’s operating budget and strategic initiatives. Some of the critical areas supported by Watkinson’s endowment include:

Scholarships and Financial Aid: Ensures access to a world-class education for a diverse group of students.

Teacher Salaries and Professional Development: Helps attract and retain the best educators.

Facilities Maintenance and Upgrades: Supports ongoing improvements to buildings, classrooms, and other infrastructure that support teaching and learning.

Special Programs: Funds exceptional extracurriculars, arts, athletics, or new academic initiatives.

Building the endowment means investing in the diverse voices, talents, and passions of our students, year after year. This financial foundation gives us the flexibility to innovate and the resilience to continue providing a nurturing environment, regardless of economic changes. With a strong endowment, the Watkinson experience can remain accessible to students from all backgrounds and the school can invest in its mission for generations to come., We invite you to be part of this legacy.