Parent Giving
For parents of current students, gifts to The Gilman Fund translate into real-time benefits for their sons every day.
The Gilman Fund is a mission-critical source of revenue that provides the flexible, immediate support needed to sustain every aspect of Gilman's excellent education that defines Gilman. It enriches the boys' experience by funding vibrant arts, music, and athletics programs and extending academic programming. It exposes our sons to world-class faculty who empower them to think boldly, communicate with clarity and purpose, and create with passion.
As a parent, your gift to The Gilman Fund is a direct investment in your son's future success. Gilman boys thrive because of you. Thank you for considering a gift today.
Our Gilman affinity continues to grow stronger with Nathan in his third year as a Greyhound, and Jake having recently celebrated his 20th Reunion. We have seen firsthand how parent participation in The Gilman Fund creates positive outcomes for our son and his classmates. Gilman boys have endless opportunities to excel in the classroom and in all aspects of school life because of you.
Jacob '05 and Alexandra Klein P'38
Vice Chairs of The Gilman Fund 2025-2026
Did you know?
Gilman has a long history of senior families making a special gift to The Gilman Fund in honor of their sons’ or grandsons' graduation.
Because of you, The Gilman Fund
- Funds nearly 10% of the annual operating budget and critical resources for daily school life.
- Enables Gilman to extend and enrich learning beyond what tuition alone can cover.
- Attracts and retains world-class faculty by offering competitive salaries and professional development.
- Sustains a diverse and talented student body by assisting families in affording Gilman.
- Qualifies Gilman for grants that require high participation from parents, alumni, and faculty/staff.
- Furthers Gilman's mission to education boys in mind, body, and spirit.
Simply put, all teachers and students experience the impact of your gift to The Gilman Fund.
The Arc of Family Giving
Parents: You can optimize your philanthropy to Gilman by structuring the size and scope of your gifts each year. The visual above outlines a giving strategy popular among Gilman families.Senior Family Giving
Gilman has a long history of senior families making a special gift to The Gilman Fund in honor of their sons’ or grandsons' graduation.
Questions?
Giving Where It Matters Most
An unrestricted gift, or one that can be distributed to the area of greatest need, is Gilman's highest fundraising priority. Unrestricted gifts generate revenue to support important initiatives or affect changes that have an immediate benefit to the boys and teachers/coaches.
You may also specify a designation when you make a gift to The Gilman Fund, such as faculty support, financial aid, Art or Athletic Departments, or the Lower, Middle, or Upper School.
Leadership Giving
The Founders' Society recognizes donors who give a total of $2,500 or more to Gilman in one fiscal year in one of five recognition levels.
Did You Know?
In 2022-2023, 79% of the $2,946,898 raised for The Gilman Fund came from leadership-level gifts of $2,500 or more.