Founder’s Associates
The Founder’s Associates program is the cornerstone of annual giving to St. Mark’s, recognizing donors who contribute $1,500 or more during the fiscal year. The mission of the program is to build a stronger culture of leadership annual giving to the School, providing a more reliable and predictable source of revenue. Founder’s Associate donors are among the School’s most loyal and generous supporters.
All Founder’s Associates are vital members of a community of donors who share a commitment to educating St. Markers for lives of leadership and service. Founder’s Associates receive special recognition in the
St. Mark’s Annual Report, invitations to exclusive events with faculty, and an invitation to St. Mark’s premier evening of stewardship- our annual Founder’s Associates Event. Perhaps most importantly, as a member of the Founder’s Associates, you will have the pride of knowing that you are helping St. Mark’s continue to provide an outstanding experience for its students. We hope you will consider joining this distinguished group of St. Mark’s supporters.
The Founder’s Associates program is comprised of eight gift clubs:
Young Alumni/ae Founders
Gifts of $100 per year out of school - Recent graduates have a unique way to support St. Mark’s—as a young alumnus/a member of the Founders’ Associates. For the first 15 years after graduation, young alumni/ae can join this society for $100 per year out of school.
Peck Society
Gifts of $1,500 to $2,499 - Named for William Edward Peck, who served as headmaster of St. Mark’s from 1883 to 1894.
Barber Society
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 - Named after William W. Barber Jr., Class of 1928, and ninth Headmaster of St. Mark’s, from 1948 to 1968.
Parkman Society
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 - Named after Dr. Francis Parkman, Class of 1915, and Headmaster of St. Mark’s from 1930 to 1942.
Thayer Society
Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 - Named after the Rev. William G. Thayer, who served as St. Mark’s’ longest serving Headmaster, from 1894 to 1930.
Burnett Society
Gifts of $25,000 to $49,999 - Named after Joseph Burnett who, in 1865, founded St. Mark’s School.
St. Mark’s Society
Gifts of $50,000 to $99,999 - Named for all St. Mark’s students, past and present, whose lives have been enriched by their St. Mark’s experience.
Trustees Circle
Gifts of $100,000 or more - Established in 2009 in recognition of three $100,000 gifts to the 2008-2009 Annual Fund.