The endowment at Cannon School builds the foundation for long- term stability and success, and is a critical source of income. The endowment allows the School to enhance its educational programming, attract and retain dynamic faculty members, and provide a permanent source of income that allows Cannon to fulfill its commitment to academic excellence.Through an endowed gift, a donor may provide future generations with the exceptional experience of a Cannon education.
An individual or family may choose to establish a named fund that will support an area of the school that is most important to them and their family, support Cannon's general endowment, or support an existing endowed fund. The principal from these funds is held in perpetuity and invested for long-term growth.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is an endowment?
- Why are endowments important?
- How do I establish a named endowed fund?
- How can endowment gifts be designated?
- How are endowed funds managed?
What is an endowment?
Why are endowments important?
How do I establish a named endowed fund?
How can endowment gifts be designated?
How are endowed funds managed?
Cannon's Existing Endowments:
- General Endowment
- Speedway Children’s Charities Endowment for Diversity
- Excellence Fund
- George W. Liles Endowment Fund
- Richard H. Snyder Fund
- Michael Gray, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Kimbrough Family Fund for Teaching Excellence
- The Maria DeHaas Endowed Fund
- The Dr. John G. Sirois Memorial Fund
- Fred and Opal Bryant Endowed Fund
- Malmstrom Family Endowed Fund
- The Taylor Denny Duke Memorial Endowed Fund
- The John Riley Endowed Fund for Science, Service, and Travel
- The Matthew E. Gossage Endowment
- Matthew E. Gossage Fund for Faculty Development from the Class of 2019
- The Matthew “Wheels” Wheeler Endowed Athletic Fund
- The Margaret “Peg” Knox Morrison Endowment
- The Mary Elizabeth Morrison Endowment
General Endowment
Speedway Children’s Charities Endowment for Diversity
Excellence Fund
George W. Liles Endowment Fund
Richard H. Snyder Fund
Michael Gray, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Kimbrough Family Fund for Teaching Excellence
The Maria DeHaas Endowed Fund
The Dr. John G. Sirois Memorial Fund
Fred and Opal Bryant Endowed Fund
Malmstrom Family Endowed Fund
The Taylor Denny Duke Memorial Endowed Fund
The John Riley Endowed Fund for Science, Service, and Travel
The Matthew E. Gossage Endowment
Matthew E. Gossage Fund for Faculty Development from the Class of 2019
The Matthew “Wheels” Wheeler Endowed Athletic Fund
The Margaret “Peg” Knox Morrison Endowment
The Mary Elizabeth Morrison Endowment
The John Riley Endowed Fund for Science, Service, and Travel was established in 2019 in memory of Mr. Riley, who served as Cannon's Middle School science teacher from 2002 - 2019.
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Cannon School’s endowment builds the foundation for long- term stability and success.
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