Endowment at Charles River School

CRS is continually seeking to grow our endowment since the needs of the school are diverse. For more information, contact Linda Fenton, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at 508-785-8215 or lfenton@charlesriverschool.org.



GENERAL UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT

The general endowment supports all aspects of the yearly operating budget including academics, arts and athletics to name a few areas.

FACULTY COMPENSATION ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Saltonstall Family Endowment

Created in memory of Richard and Mary B. Saltonstall and their children Richard Jr. and Polly, this fund supports faculty salaries and the maintenance of The Dewey Center.

Richard K. Thorndike Endowment

Funded through a generous bequest, Richard Thorndike started this fund that recognizes the importance of compensating the most important asset of our school, our faculty.

Tislowitz Family Endowment

Dr. Richard F. Tislow established this fund with the purpose of enhancing faculty salaries. Dr. Tislow, the father-in-law of Head of School Anna Jones 1978-1993, dedicated this fund to the memory of his parents, brother and wife.

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS

Adshead-Johnson Faculty Development Fund

Started to honor Gladys Adshead, Head of School 1949-1959, and started to honor Emily Johnson 1959-1966, this fund gives teachers and staff funds to pursue further education and degrees and brings noted speakers to the CRS campus.

Anna M. Jones Endowment

This fund honors Head of School 1978-1993 Anna Jones upon her retirement. The funds exist to support faculty and students directly either through faculty development or financial aid.

FINANCIAL AID FUNDS

See Anna M. Jones Endowment

Willis Family Endowment

Sally and Dudley Willis started this endowment fund in 1989 to support financial aid for Charles River School students.