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A Community of Leaders

Inspired by our School's founding and traditions, the 1890 Society recognizes Choate Rosemary Hall's most generous and dedicated alumni, parents, and friends.

Gifts from 1890 Society members fuel every aspect of the School providing critical resources to sustain and expand academic programs, enhance student life, recruit and retain accomplished faculty, and increase financial aid.

Leadership Giving

Tuition alone does not cover the complete cost of educating Choate students, with the Annual Fund contributing 11% to our yearly operating budget. These unrestricted funds offer the School flexibility in addressing its most pressing issues.

Leadership donors comprise 90% of our annual support, contributing significantly to the transformative impact of our School and fostering a legacy of educational excellence.

Empower the next generation by making a leadership gift to Choate Rosemary Hall. Your generosity is a statement of your belief in the potential and promise of our students. Join this select and valued community of leaders.

Make your gift

Giving Levels

Your annual 1890 Society gift places you within a select and valued group: those who invest meaningfully in the mission and vision of today's School.

1890 Society Giving Levels
Trustees Circle	$50,000 or more
President's Circle	$25,000 - $49,999
Mellon Society	$15,000 - $24,999
St. John Society	$10,000 - $14,999
Ruutz-Rees Society	$5,000 - $9,999
Ayres Circle	$2,500 - $4,999

Young Alumni Levels (for classes 2009 - 2023)
Kennedy Circle	$1,000 - $2,499
Hart Circle	$500 - $999

Member Courtesies

1890 Society Member Courtesies

Invitations to special events with the Head of School and members of the Board of Trustees

Connections with a powerful network of Choate Rosemary Hall supporters

Opportunity to deepen your connection with Choate through your donor liaison who can answer questions about your giving and share the latest updates from campus

Special Communications throughout the year

Private tours upon request

Ways to Give

FAQs

How do I join the 1890 Society?	All gifts of $2,500 ($500 for young alumni) or more in a fiscal year count toward the membership.
Can I apply a matching gift?	Absolutely. The total amount of the gift received by Choate (your gift + matching gift) will count toward your leadership level gift.
Does my recurring gift count?	Of course! If the total of your recurring gift is equal or greater than $2,500 ($500 for young alumni) during the fiscal year, you will qualify for the 1890 Society.
What if I have other questions?	To further discuss your leadership giving opportunities, please contact Heather Cordes, Director of Leadership and Annual Giving.

I see the value of my Choate Rosemary Hall education every day in the lessons I learned about the value of hard work, character, overcoming challenges, and lending a hand. These values, which have created so many leaders in our communities and professions, are still central to a Choate education.

This is just one of the reasons why Choate is a philanthropic priority for me. Investment in the School is investment in future leaders and difference makers. —Jaques Clariond '01, Chair of the 1890 Society

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