As a private school and 501C3 nonprofit, our revenue comes entirely from tuition and donations. Unlike public schools, we do not receive federal, state or local government funding. The true cost of a Catlin Gabel education is well beyond the cost of tuition. The difference between our “subsidized” tuition and the actual cost (about $3,000 per student) is made up through philanthropy, including contributions to the CG Fund—a critical part of our operating budget. This model, used by most private and independent schools, helps limit tuition increases for all families while relying on the generosity of those able to give more.

Total Cost of a Catlin Gabel Experience

The CG Fund is essential to the day-to-day running of the school. The dollars within the CG Fund are unrestricted, allowing them to be applied where they are needed most, such as teacher salaries, financial assistance for students, equipment and technology upgrades, athletics, the arts, robotics, outdoor education, and global trips. Our goal is for every family to give, at a level that feels meaningful to them. Your donation—whether $25 or $25,000— strengthens our community and helps every student feel our collective impact.

Gifts of all sizes make a difference! Your gift could fund:

• $25: First aid kit
• $50: Beakers for science labs
• $100: Book bins for lower school classroom
• $250: Catchers gear for the baseball team
• $500: Speed bump for the parking lot
• $2,500: Learning support materials for all Beginning and Lower School classrooms
• $5,000: LED lighting in the Gym
• $29,600: Average financial assistance award

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