Endowment

Gifts to Urban’s endowment strengthen our school’s financial foundation for years to come, ensuring that today’s students, as well as future generations, have continued access to excellent teaching, exciting academic and co-curricular opportunities, and an inclusive community that welcomes people of all backgrounds.

Urban’s endowment is a pool of invested funds that produces a permanent flow of interest income beyond tuition revenue to support the school’s operating budget. Our Vision 2013 strategic plan calls for significantly building Urban’s endowment to guarantee the school’s long-term sustainability.

Senior Class Endowment Funds
The Senior Class Endowment tradition was started by families in the Class of 2000 as a special thank you to Urban’s faculty and administration, and a lasting expression of appreciation for the unparalleled education their children received at Urban. Subsequent classes have carried on this meaningful tradition to grow the school’s endowment.

Class of 2009 Endowment Fund
In 2009, Urban's senior class started a new tradition and launched The Class of 2009 Endowment Fund with long-term pledges ($10/year for 10 years). An inspiring 69 percent of the class contributed to the campaign, along with senior parents/guardians and grandparents. Each year, alums and their families are encouraged to grow their class fund. To make a gift to this fund, please click here.

Class of 2010 Endowment Fund - 5/10/100
This year, students, parents/guardians and grandparents are joining together to raise an historic goal of $100,000 for their Class of 2010 Endowment Fund. An incredible group of student “captains” is busy rallying their class to contribute 5-year pledges of $10/year with 100% participation (5/10/100). Parents and grandparents are also leading the way with gifts of their own, and we look forward to keeping you apprised of their progress! To make a gift to this fund, please click here.

Named Funds
Named funds enable donors to create a lasting legacy that reflects their interests and priorities. To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Brisen Brady, Director of Development, at 415 593 9538.

The Bernice Ach Endowment Fund
Members and friends of the Ach family launched The Bernice Ach Endowment Fund in 1993 in honor of Bernice Ach, one of Urban's founders. Each year the fund supports activities and programs that promote intellectual curiosity among students as well as teachers' efforts in this regard. To make a gift to this fund, please click here.

Urban Faculty Professional Growth Fund
Virginia Coe and Michael Garland (Malcolm Garland ’07) made a wonderful gift in 2007 to establish the Urban Faculty Professional Growth Fund. The fund is in recognition of Urban’s extraordinary teachers and underwrites faculty training and professional growth. To make a gift to this fund, please click here.

The Merit N. and Carol E. Hancock Scholarship Fund
Parents Jessica Justino and Bill Hancock (Justine ’13) established this fund in 2010 through a donor advised fund. The scholarship fund is in honor of Bill’s parents. This endowed fund is restricted to providing financial aid to public middle school students. To make a gift to this fund, please click here.

The McCune Family Fund
Parents Karen Smith-McCune and Mike McCune (Louise (’09) and Emma (’12)) created this fund in 2009 through a Charitable Remainder Trust. The fund will support accessibility for deserving students through financial aid, ensuring that families with limited financial means can attend Urban. To make a gift to this fund, please click here.

Planned Gifts: The Urban Legacy
Designating Urban as a beneficiary in your estate or financial plans is another way to support Urban’s endowment. If you are interested in joining this special circle of friends and helping to ensure Urban’s long-term financial strength, please see Ways to Give or contact Brisen Brady, Director of Development, at 415 593 9538.