Endowed Funds

The Shipley endowment is composed of individual funds established by donors who each had a vision for the School's future. Endowed funds have provided the long-term financial support necessary to sustain everything from faculty salaries and scholarship aid to athletics and building maintenance.

Endowed funds may be established at a variety of levels for many different programs. The School's priorities are dynamic and diverse, and donors are able to match their philanthropic interests to a wide range of needs.

An endowed fund generates income for its designated purpose or department according to spending policies established by the Shipley trustees. Donors who establish endowed funds receive regular updates on the investment performance of their funds, along with reports from the School on how income is being used from year to year.

If you would like more information regarding endowed funds, please contact Chris Farr, Director of External Relations, at (610) 525-6969, or cfarr@shipleyschool.org

Scholarship Funds

Shipley is committed to making its education available to a broad range of outstanding students, regardless of financial need. Shipley has a strong commitment to developing an educational community that reflects the diversity of the 21st century and celebrates the richness that each student and family brings to the School.

Scholarship funds may be established at a variety of levels, all of which benefit outstanding Shipley students.

If you would like more information regarding scholarship funds, please contact Chirs Farr, Director of External Relations, at (610) 525-6969 or cfarr@shipleyschool.org.

Faculty Support

Shipley's faculty has been its greatest asset for more than one hundred years. Ask Shipley graduates what they remember most vividly about their Shipley education, and they will talk about the caliber of the faculty. From its earliest days, Shipley attracted extraordinary teachers -- teachers remembered with reverence by alumni. Their legacy is upheld today by Shipley's current faculty. But the extraordinary gift of teaching is much more than a matter of proficiency and seasoning. It is a matter of commitment.

Shipley faculty not only teach, but are responsible for the ongoing renewal of the School's curriculum. Whether in the design of new elective courses, the development of interdisciplinary programs, or the installation of new teaching methods and tools, faculty are the architects of students' preparedness for college and for life. Faculty guide dozens of co-curricular activities that enrich the daily lives and are critical to the overall development of students; they stand behind every school play, athletic team, and student activity or club at Shipley. Even more important, every Shipley faculty member acts as advisor, mentor, and role model for students, whether concerning study habits, academic progress, development of individual interests or personal conduct.

While Shipley has been able to retain its faculty despite the lucrative salaries offered in the area, we may not always be so fortunate. For every $1 million raised specifically for faculty salary endowment, approximately $500 could be added to each teacher's salary. While this amount might appear to be slight for some, it would make great gains in Shipley's continued ability to attract and retain its top-notch faculty

Funds for faculty support may be established at a variety of levels, and may be designated, within established School priorities, for a particular academic department, discipline, or other program.

If you would like more information regarding funds for faculty support, please contact Chris Farr, Director of External Relations, at (610) 525-6969 x4151 or cfarr@shipleyschool.org.

Other Funds

In addition to scholarship funds and funds for faculty support, donors may choose to support other areas of the School with an endowed gift.

If you would like more information regarding endowed funds, please contact Chris Farr, Director of External Relations, at (610) 525-6969 or cfarr@shipleyschool.org.