
A NEW ERA OF BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITIES
A NEW ERA OF BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITIES
Boundless: The Campaign For The Benjamin School
is a unique opportunity for your family to help propel our school to the next level, where the opportunities for growth, education, and future success are truly without limits. By donating, you are not just investing in Benjamin; you are contributing to the limitless potential of every student who walks through our doors including your own children.
Let’s explore the exciting plans for our campuses.
CAMPAIGN UPDATE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
August 2026
As we conclude the second year of our Boundless capital campaign, we are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity and support of our community. Our Phase 1 projects, encompassing five major initiatives across both campuses, are either complete or nearing completion, ensuring a transformed student experience for decades to come.
As stewards of the school’s long-term vision, the Board makes decisions about project sequencing with the best interests of our entire community in mind. Every project within the Boundless campaign represents a critical investment in our future, and we are committed to executing them strategically.
This fall, we officially enter Phase 2. Through collaborative community engagement, we have prioritized the construction of a new three-story facility on the LS/MS campus featuring the Robbins Family Student Union on the ground floor and 12 dynamic classrooms above. To accommodate this priority, the standalone Middle School Classroom Building and the Upper School stadium will transition to Phase 3, to be initiated as funding and institutional timelines allow.
Our revised sequencing was made to align with the school’s evolving operational needs. Originally, the Middle School building was going to anchor Phase 2. That opportunity would have only been possible because of the meaningful support of the Haupt Family Trust. We remain committed to offering all donors, including the Haupt Family Trust, ways to work with us on Phase 2 and Phase 3 projects as our plans evolve.
We look forward to sharing more updates as Phase 2 officially launches this fall.
Phase II: Lower/Middle School Campus New Dining Hall and Classrooms
Phase II: Lower/Middle School Campus New Dining Hall and Classrooms
The Boundless Capital Campaign now turns its attention fully to the Lower and Middle School Campus. Expected to break ground in 2027, this three-story facility will house the Robbins Family Student Union (dining hall) on the first floor with up to twelve state-of-the-art classrooms in the upper levels. The Student Union will feature a full kitchen serving freshly prepared meals daily to the entire campus. While our youngest students will bring food to their classrooms, students in grades K-8 will eat lunch in the indoor and outdoor seating areas. In addition, the large space will serve as a community hub and meeting space.
The second and third floors will house a total of 12 middle school classrooms (six per floor), with each classroom spanning more than 800 square feet. Additionally, each floor will feature external common areas and balconies, keeping students immersed in nature.
“From the bottom of our hearts, we are incredibly grateful and appreciative of the generosity of our families. Being a part of The Benjamin School is a pleasure and a privilege. Thank you.” – Nurse Brandi Hobbs
“From the bottom of our hearts, we are incredibly grateful and appreciative of the generosity of our families. Being a part of The Benjamin School is a pleasure and a privilege. Thank you.”- Nurse Brandi Hobbs
BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITIES
When we talk about boundless opportunities, we envision a learning environment where every student is empowered to explore their passions and talents without limitations. The funds raised will support the development of new state-of-the-art facilities on both campuses
Phase III: New Middle School Building and New Upper School Stadium
Purpose-built Middle School
Marquee naming opportunity available
Phase III: New Middle School Building and New Upper School Stadium
Purpose-built Middle School
Marquee naming opportunity available
Our middle school facilities, housed in a hodgepodge of buildings including an old firehouse, will receive a complete overhaul. Upon the completion of the Robbins Family Student Union and classroom building, the school plans to construct one large building to house the middle school divisional office, fourteen classrooms, and the enrollment office. Pending fundraising, the proposed structure would incorporate indoor and outdoor learning environments to maintain the charm of our iconic campus.
Upper School Stadium
Marquee naming opportunity available
Upper School Stadium
Marquee naming opportunity available
The home of the Bucs will house expanded bleachers for 900 spectators, guest restrooms, locker rooms, ticket office, press box, and much needed storage. With usage year round for football, lacrosse, and soccer, this world-class stadium would elevate our athletic program to the next level!
“We are grateful for the major philanthropic support our community has provided to the Boundless Campaign. While new buildings elevate our educational environments, it’s about that magic that happens inside as experienced by our students and teachers.” – Head of School, David Faus
“We are grateful for the major philanthropic support our community has provided to the Boundless Campaign. While new buildings elevate our educational environments, it’s about that magic that happens inside as experienced by our students and teachers.” – Head of School, David Faus
BOUNDLESS EDUCATION
Education at The Benjamin School has always been about more than just academics — it’s about nurturing the whole student. With the capital raised, we aim to enhance our curriculum and programs in all divisions.
Phase I Facilities Already Completed
Phase I Facilities Already Completed
Phase I of the Boundless Capital Campaign brought about major changes on both campuses at the start of the 26-27 school year. In the Lower School, the new Jenkins Family Lower School Office opened featuring an expanded nurses station with all new amenities serving lower and middle school students. The building features a separate entrance and waiting area for parents picking up children in aftercare. In addition, all lower school administrators are now under one roof, improving communication and service to our families. The new building opened up alongside the expanded Green Dot Carline which can take up to 100 cars off the road in a winding two-lane queue through campus, improving drop off and pick up safety.
In the Upper School, the Stiles-Nicholson Innovation Center opened with six large technology centered and utilitarian classrooms to be used for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, 3D Art and Math (STEAM) curriculums. In addition to the labs, there is a makerspace and separate glass encased equipment room.
Next door, the Bodstrom Family Student Union debuted to much fanfare for students and teachers alike. This facility features a full kitchen with the ability to provide freshly prepared meals in two phases. A 5,000 square foot indoor dining space is flanked by a sprawling outdoor dining patio. Upstairs, there are three classrooms including a 1,000 square foot multi-purpose room that can house an entire grade level. A massive balcony overlooking the lake is the perfect place for students to relax in outdoor furniture while providing community-building space for parents, alumni, and friends of the school.
SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE
SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE
Goal: Raise $15,000,000 FOR ENDOWMENT
Endowment is Benjamin’s savings account. Endowed gifts are part of the school’s donated pool of invested money where the principal is left untouched so it can achieve long-term growth. The return from those investments can be used to fund Benjamin’s operations, pay for special programming, or grow the endowment principal. The bigger the endowment, the more Benjamin can earn on annual distributions. Independent schools with the strongest endowments set the standards of educational excellence, push the frontiers of innovation, and sustain greatness over generations. Making a gift to endowment is an investment in Benjamin’s future.

To ensure long-term financial sustainability and greater accessibility, school leadership is committed to growing the endowment. Additional unrestricted and restricted funds will directly and indirectly benefit students, faculty, programming, and facilities by supporting the annual operating budget and reducing reliance on tuition. The Benjamin School is seeking $15 million in targeted endowment support for three key areas: faculty and programmatic excellence, financial aid, and unrestricted funds.
FACULTY & PROGRAMMATIC
EXCELLENCE ENDOWMENT
FACULTY & PROGRAMMATIC
EXCELLENCE ENDOWMENT
$5,000,000
The Benjamin School faculty consists of exceptional and dedicated teachers who are Benjamin’s most significant asset in educating our students to be leaders throughout their lives. In the 2024-2025 school year, TBS allocated 51% of its operating budget to faculty and staff salaries and benefits.
An endowed fund for faculty excellence will help attract and retain talented educators while providing school leadership with greater flexibility in allocating operating resources. Your investment in this endowment would help offset inflationary increases in salaries, provide one-time bonuses, defray escalating housing costs for teachers, and help us provide world-class continuing education for our faculty. Below are some examples of endowments that can be established to help achieve these goals.

If you have a specific educational area or a teacher you are passionate about, endowing faculty chairs establishes a continuing legacy for donors, while sending a strong message of support regarding those responsible for instructing, counseling, and coaching our students.
Lastly, if there’s a specific subject area in our curriculum that interests you, programmatic endowments are a powerful way to ensure the exemplary educational programs at Benjamin continue to thrive.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ENDOWMENT
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ENDOWMENT
$5,000,000
One of the goals outlined in the strategic plan focuses on enrolling well-rounded students from diverse backgrounds with the academic and leadership potential to thrive in the Benjamin community and beyond. Donors who give to this important fund are helping qualified students receive full or partial financial aid and necessary ancillary items to participate in the Benjamin community.
By investing in this endowment, you are directly impacting the life of a child who may not otherwise be able to attend the school while helping to promote a diverse and inclusive community at TBS. Below are some examples of endowments that can be established to help achieve these goals.

We invite you to connect with a member of our Development Team to explore how an endowment can be tailored to reflect your interests (contact info below).
Unrestricted Endowment
Unrestricted Endowment
$5,000,000
Unrestricted funds provide critical support to the school with the flexibility to be directed to the area of greatest need. Increasing the unrestricted endowment takes pressure off the annual operating budget while providing funds necessary to respond to unforeseen challenges.



