Endowments: Securing our Future

ENDOWMENTS

SECURING OUR FUTURE

Our endowment is a collection of investment accounts for Collegiate set up by generous donors that make an impact for both current and future students. The principal of the donation remains and grows over time. Funds are managed independently by investment professionals and our Board of Trustees sets an annual spending rate that ensures we see long-term benefits.

ENDOWMENT CATEGORIES

GENERAL OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT S

GENERAL OPERATIONS:

A singular account that provides a stable stream of operational support to keep Collegiate thriving in perpetuity.

INDEXED TUITION:

Unlocking the Collegiate promise to qualified students, regardless of their financial situation.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Ensuring our faculty and staff have continuing education opportunities to learn the latest and greatest educational methods to share with our students.

SPECIALIZED:

Providing funding for specific departments, programs, buildings, or awards that are dear to the donor’s heart and aligned with Collegiate’s long-term vision.

Could I create my own endowment?

Yes! Many donors who want to make a gift in the six or seven figures have chosen to create an endowment. The Development Department and Board of Trustees are happy to have these discussions with our donors who dream of making a long-term impact at Wichita Collegiate School.

Can I give to an existing endowment?

Yes! Many of our donors choose to make a gift to support one of our existing endowments. Most commonly they choose to donate to either the General Operations Endowment or the WCS Alumni Endowment Fund.

WCS FUND: General operating support (Board designated) $4,475,369

INDEXED TUITION ENDOWMENTS:

Endowment funds like these help fill in the difference between the amount our indexed tuition families pay and our tuition rate. Donors who invest in these funds ensure the school stays financially whole from a tuition perspective.

WCS ALUMNI ENDOWMENT FUND

Still actively fundraise for this through the WCS Golf Classic

ADAM & ELLEN BEREN ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

MALONE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BUNNY HILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

DAVE & KATHY ROBERTSON ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

TOM BOETTGER MEMORIAL FUND

JACK C. CHESKY LEADERSHIP AWARD FUND

SHAFER DART SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND MEMORIAL AWARD

ALICE VIRGINIA KNORR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

FORREST C. LATTNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

MARY KOCH ENDOWMENT

KOCH INDUSTRIES ENDOWMENT

RALPH C. “BILL” ROUNDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SPECIAL PURPOSE: $2,606,329

R. DOUGLAS BRIDGES & HELEN FAY BRIDGES ENDOWMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Supports learning differences in the middle school and upper school

CHRIS DRAZEK MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Supports the WCS band program and recognizes a senior for their contributions to the band program

THE SHOAF FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND

Supports extracurricular activities, and recognizes a senior annually at Upper School Honors Day

FAY FAMILY FOUNDATION FUND

Supports the French program and and recognizes top French students annually

LANGREHR ENDOWMENT

Supports softball field

JENNY PAULSEEN ENDOWMENT

Supports Early Childhood Library

AARON MELHORN ENDOWMENT

Supports special projects or indexed tuition

SHOAF BUILDING FUND

Supports maintenance of the Martha Shoaf Lower School

BUNNY HILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY SUSTAINABILITY ENDOWMENT

Contributes to the sustainability of WCS

BUNNY HILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY TECHNOLOGY ENDOWMENT

Helps maintain infrastructure for technology needs

STADIUM ENDOWMENT FUND

Supports maintenance of the stadium complex and field upkeep

TOM DAVIS LEGACY ENDOWMENT

Underwrites activities related to business, freedom, and personal character/ethics

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: $1,424,860

BUNNY HILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY ENDOWMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

RON MANN ENDOWMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MATTAR FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

JUDY BROSHEARS CLARK LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY ENDOWMENT

NICK MADISON MEMORIAL FUND

TAYLOR FAMILY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND/TAYLOR PRIZE FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

EDWARD E. FORD FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT