Endowment
As of June 30, 2025, Far Brook’s endowment totaled $11,694,699, representing an endowment per student of $51,746, well above the NAIS median endowment per student in elementary schools, K-12 schools, and schools with 200-300 students. This permanent fund is an enduring source of strength for the School, made possible by the vision and generosity of donors who choose to invest in our long-term future. The principal is preserved in perpetuity and prudently invested, ensuring that every gift continues to grow and support Far Brook for generations to come. In accordance with a Board-approved policy, a percentage of the endowment is drawn each year to support the operating budget. This annual distribution provides steady resources to support academic programs, experiential learning, immersion travel experiences, tuition assistance, DEC initiatives, faculty development, facilities, and general needs, all of which define a Far Brook education.
In addition to its growing Unrestricted or General Endowment Fund, Far Brook also has a number of Restricted Endowment Funds which are outlined below. Please note that it is possible to give to any of these Funds, which honor and remember extraordinary current and deceased members of the Far Brook community and the wider world. Questions about special naming opportunities and formal Gift Acceptance Policies can be directed to the Development Office. These funds are managed by a policy established by the Board of Trustees.
Arts Endowment Funds
- Kramer Art Fund
- Fredda S. Leff Special Projects Endowment
- Polly S. Niebling Drama Fund
Building Endowment Funds
- Milton H. Stern Endowment Fund
- The Ruth and Max Segal Family Library Endowment Fund
Faculty Endowment Funds
- The Elliott Averett Family Fund for Teacher Benefits
- Faculty Endowment Fund
- Faculty Opportunity Fund
- Endowment for Teacher Benefits
- Moore Faculty Benefit Fund
General Endowment Funds
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The 2023-24 Board and Emeritus Trustees 75th Anniversary Endowment Fund
Scholarship Endowment Funds
- Mary Adams Scholarship for Mathematics and Science
- Edwin A. Finckel Scholarship for the Arts
- The Founding Families Scholarship Endowment Fund
- The George Bartol Scholarship
- The Hite Scholarship
- The James E. and Elizabeth Hughes Scholarship Endowment Fund
- The Patrick Jeffrey Scholarship Endowment Fund
- William R. Johnson Scholarship for the Arts
- Barbara Jordan Endowment Scholarship
- The Koven Family Scholarship
- The Paula Levin Lower School Scholarship Fund
- Marks Student Scholarships
- The Opportunity Scholarship Fund for Excellence
- The Caroline Pfohl and Damien Ho Scholarship
- Carol Silver Endowment for Student Scholarships
- The Roberta and Saul Wolfe Lower School Endowment Fund
Funds In Formation
- Ed Solecki Endowment Fund for the Arts
- D’Ann Ippolito Fund to Support Third Grade Curriculum and Faculty
Expendable Funds
- The Faculty Fund for Innovation
- High School Tuition Assistance Fund
- The Joan H. Stern Speaker Series for Faculty Development
- Music and Instrument Fund
Learn More About the Far Brook Experience
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At Far Brook, our "why" is childhood.
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Community is the hallmark of the Far Brook experience, enriching our days with shared experience, support, and purpose.
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At Far Brook, our diverse community provides each of us with so much invaluable knowledge and experience.