The endowment at Cannon School builds the foundation for long-term stability and success, providing a perpetual source of support for the school.

Through an endowed gift, a donor may provide future generations
with the exceptional experience of a Cannon education. 

An endowment is a permanent fund that supports what matters most to you, whether it is helping students thrive, supporting faculty and curriculum enhancements, or enriching our innovative programs. The principal is held in perpetuity and invested for long-term growth. A percentage of the endowment’s total market value is made available each year to support the purpose as mutually agreed upon by you and the school.

New endowment funds may be created with gifts of $25,000 or more. 

Establishing a named fund provides a personally meaningful way for you to support Cannon. 

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.

Based on spending limits established by the Board, a portion of the total market value is
made available to support the school, and any remaining funds are reinvested to ensure the school’s financial stability for generations to come. For a named endowed fund, according to those same spending guidelines, a portion of the total market value of the fund is made available
to support the purpose of the fund as defined by the donor.

A fund can be established through a multi-year pledge payable within five years or a one-time gift. The Advancement Office will work with you to prepare a written endowment agreement outlining the purpose of the fund and Cannon School’s commitment to administering the fund according to your intentions.

For more information on how you can support Cannon through an endowed fund, please contact Lauren Biggers, Associate Director of Advancement, who will be delighted to assist you.