Ways to Give
The Annual Fund directly supports Thayer’s students and faculty, providing the essential dollars necessary for continued academic, programmatic, and aesthetic enhancements. In recent years, the support of our donors through the Annual Fund has provided for the renovation of the Brickyard and Cahall Dining Hall, the implementation of the laptop program, the creation of new courses in Statistics and Robotics, and the building of the Makerspace.
Each year, gifts to the Annual Fund will be counted in the fiscal year during which they are made. Thayer’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Special Types of Gifts
In gratitude for the education that prepared him for admission to Harvard, the scholarship support he received at the Academy, and the scheduling flexibility he was allowed here, world-renowned violinist Charlie Castleman '57 made a substantial bequest funded by Amazon and Facebook stock.
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Join the General’s Council
Donors who make annual gifts of $1,877 or more are recognized as members of Thayer’s General’s Council. Donors at this level are critically important to the success of Thayer’s fundraising efforts, providing philanthropic leadership that inspires donors at all levels to invest in Thayer. General’s Council donors are recognized in donor listings, receive specialized communications throughout the year, and are invited to exclusive events, including an annual reception hosted by the Board of Trustees.
Become a Young Alumni Leader
Consistent annual giving from our alumni not only helps to create a baseline for Thayer to set its philanthropic goals, but can also demonstrate to others in our community the value our alumni place on their Thayer education. By making a donation you send a message that you remain part of the Thayer community and feel invested in the Academy’s future. With giving levels scaled according to the number of years since your graduation, Thayer recognizes leadership gifts from alumni of all ages and offers alumni leadership donors all the benefits of membership in the General’s Council.
| General's Council Giving Levels | |
| Leadership Circle | $1,877 - $2,999 |
| Sarah White Glover Society | $3,000 - $4,999 |
| Anna Boynton Society | $5,000 - $9,999 |
| Headmaster's Circle | $10,000 - $24,999 |
| Trustee's Circle | $25,000 - $49,999 |
| Founder's Circle | $50,000 - $99,999 |
| Gold Circle | $100,000 + |
| Young Alumni Leaders | |
| 1-4 Years Out | $50+ |
| 5-9 Years Out | $100+ |
| 10-14 Years Out | $250+ |
| 15-19 Years Out | $750+ |