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A Gift That Lives On at SJES

There are moments that shape a child forever. A teacher who sees them clearly. A place where they feel known. A community that helps them grow in confidence, kindness, and curiosity.

A legacy gift is a way to carry those moments forward. It is a quiet, lasting way to ensure that Saint James’ continues to be that place for generations of children to come.

When you include SJES in your estate plans, you help ensure those moments continue — year after year, child after child. Your gift becomes part of the steady foundation that supports exceptional teachers, joyful classrooms, outdoor learning, chapel, and the kind of care that helps every child feel known and loved.

It is a gift rooted not in a single moment, but in the future itself.

Leave a legacy that helps children find their true north.

Paths to Legacy Giving at Saint James'

Planned giving opportunities may include:

  • A bequest through your will or trust
  • A beneficiary designation on a life insurance policy
  • A beneficiary designation in an IRA or retirement account
  • A charitable trust or similar planned giving vehicle

We encourage all donors to consult with their attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional when considering a planned gift.

Honoring those whose legacy gifts help future generations follow a moral compass to do good.

Some gifts are celebrated in the moment. Others are felt for years to come. The Compass Society honors those who have included Saint James’ Episcopal School in their wills, trusts, or estate plans. Through these thoughtful gifts, members help ensure that the mission of Saint James’ continues to guide children toward lives of purpose, compassion, and service.

It is not about the size of a gift, but the intention behind it — a belief in what Saint James’ has meant in your life and what it will continue to mean for future generations.

Compass Society recognition may include:

  • Recognition, with permission, in school publications.
  • Invitations to special moments in the life of the school
  • Opportunities to gather with others who share a commitment to the future
  • The opportunity to inspire others through your example

Recognition is always guided by your wishes.