Capital Giving
Capital giving is characterized by its transformative nature. Donors who contribute to advance the School's strategic priorities become a permanent part of the Westminster experience. From supporting critical building and renovation projects to establishing endowment funds for priorities such as financial aid, faculty support, and curricular exploration and enhancement, capital commitments ensure that the Westminster experience endures from generation to generation.
The Westminster Endowment
The Westminster Endowment, our most critical strategic asset, is the foundation that sustains our mission by providing reliable, steady support that empowers us to seize today’s opportunities and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. Financial assistance, faculty excellence, innovative academics, leadership development, and more all thrive at Westminster thanks to the Endowment and the donors who generously invest in it. Comprising more than 270 funds, each endowment gift is a lasting investment in our mission and generations of students.
Investing In Campus Spaces
The physical spaces of Westminster’s campus are the heart of our community, where our mission comes to life and students gather, learn, and grow. By investing in new facilities or the renovation of existing ones, you ensure our campus remains a dynamic environment that keeps Westminster at the forefront of excellence. Naming a space is a meaningful way to weave your legacy into our history while providing the vibrant, inspiring environments our students and faculty need to thrive. View featured Naming Opportunities.
To learn more about capital priorities and giving, please contact Katie Laney '03, Associate Vice President for Leadership Giving and Capital Programs, at katielaney@westminster.net or 404-609-6230.
Impact of the Endowment
The Westminster Endowment is the School's most critical strategic asset. Endowment donors—past, present, and future—make a lasting difference for generations of students.
13%
Endowment income supports 13% of the School's annual operating budget.
270+
More than 270 unique funds make up The Westminster Endowment, of which 40% provide unrestricted support, and 60% are donor-restricted.
$50K
The minimum gift amount, payable over five years, to establish a named, unrestricted fund. A $100,000 gift establishes a named, restricted fund in support of a school priority or donor interest.
$6.1 million
Of the $6.1M in financial assistance awarded annually to 13% of our students, $2.8M is made possible by endowment funds.
73%
Tuition covers only 73% of the cost of a Westminster education. Philanthropy bridges the gap.
19%
The Westminster Endowment has grown by more than 19% over the past decade, thanks to prudent management and continued philanthropic investments.