From bright classrooms to bright ideas, The St. Catherine's Fund makes it all possible.

At St. Catherine’s, we ignite natural curiosity that empowers our girls to be fully and fearlessly themselves. This kind of educational experience takes more than just great programs and beautiful spaces; it takes a community of parents, alumnae, grandparents, and friends who believe in what we’re doing.  Like most independent schools, tuition accounts for 75% of our  operating revenue. However, it does not cover the full cost of the  St. Catherine’s experience for each student.

That's where annual giving, now called The St. Catherine's Fund, comes in. Every year, gifts to The St. Catherine’s Fund help bring our School’s mission to life, ensuring that our girls are free to  become who the world needs next – confident learners and bold  leaders. Annual, unrestricted donations aren’t tied to any one project— they go where they’re needed most and impact every aspect of St. Catherine’s experience. This flexibility allows our School’s leadership to respond quickly, support our students and teachers in real time, and make thoughtful decisions that not only meet today’s needs but also lay a strong foundation for our future Saints.

    • Annual gifts to The St. Catherine’s Fund help fill the gap that tuition does not cover and provide 9% of our operating budget.

The St. Catherine's Fund impacts all aspects of the Saints experience.

When you make a donation to The St. Catherine’s Fund, you show our girls that you understand the importance of leadership. It’s a powerful reminder of our school’s motto: “What we keep we lose; only what we give remains our own.” By giving, you’re not just supporting today’s Saints—you’re passing on values that will stay with our girls for a lifetime.
 

Giving Levels

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  • Ellett Circle

    Founder's Society $25,000 
    Bacot Society $15,000 
    Head's Society $10,000 
    Portico Society $5,000
    Ellett Circle $2,500 

    Young Alumnae Leadership 
    $500+ graduated 1-10 years ago
    $1,000+ graduated 11-15 years 

    Faculty/Staff Leadership
    $500+
    *Includes Faculty and Staff of both St. Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s

  • Gift Clubs

    • Gold White Club $1,000-$2,499
    • Second Century Club $500-$999
    • Century Club $100-$499

Contact Us

Development Office
Phone: (804) 281-7141
Address: St. Catherine's School
Attn: Development Office
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226

Grace Davis Barrett '06
Director of the St. Catherine's Fund
gbarrett@st.catherines.org
(804) 281-7141

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  • Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift

    Many gifts to St. Catherine’s are doubled, or in some cases tripled, because corporations and foundations match gifts to educational institutions made by their employees, retirees and directors. Your eligibility, and the amount and timing of your match, are at the sole discretion of the matching gift company or foundation. Please check with your human resources or employee benefits office to determine if your employer will match your gift to St. Catherine’s.
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6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226
804-288-2804
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St. Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.