The Kent School Boat Club Endowment exists to ensure the long-term strength, stability, and independence of rowing at Kent.
Built through the generosity of alumni, parents, and supporters, the endowment funds coaching continuity, equipment, travel, and the competitive experience that has defined KSBC for a century.
Unlike annual giving, endowment funds are permanent. They allow the program to plan carefully and invest in the future without being constrained by year-to-year variability. Endowment dollars remain dedicated exclusively to Kent rowing.
Rowing has shaped generations of Kent students. The endowment is how we ensure that continues.
The giving page carries both designations, so a gift can support the endowment, the Henley Regatta Cup and Celebration, or both.
Supports the long-term stability of a coaching staff capable of developing student-athletes to the highest standard.
Ensures the program maintains a competitive fleet of shells and essential equipment for both boys and girls programs.
Supports access to the facilities, travel, and resources required to compete at the national level.
Preserves and enhances the competitive and educational experience that has defined KSBC for a century.
Every gift to the KSBC Endowment makes a difference. Gifts are recognized at four levels, each named for a role in the boat.
The highest level of endowment support, for those in a position to lead the program into its next century.
A gift at this level anchors the endowment and secures the program for decades.
A meaningful contribution honoring leadership and commitment to the program.
Every gift at every level builds the endowment that keeps Kent rowing strong.
All gifts are tax-deductible and processed securely through Kent School.
The winning class names a shell at Kent.
The Class Challenge is a coxswain-led endowment competition between graduating classes. Each class's coxswain reaches out to classmates to raise funds for the KSBC Endowment. The class that raises the most, whether by total amount or percentage of participation, gets to name a new shell in their honor.
The time commitment is small, roughly thirty minutes every few months. You write an email to your class and follow up with the people who respond, and the effect on the endowment lasts well beyond that.
If you would be interested in leading the Class Challenge for your year, let us know on the interest form and we will follow up.
The winning class gets to name one of the next shells Kent buys.
Open to all graduating class years, boys and girls
Judged by total funds raised or percentage of class participation
Coxswain-led: about 30 minutes of effort every few months
All contributions go directly to the KSBC Endowment
The KSBC Endowment is led by alumni co-chairs who work closely with Kent School to ensure funds are raised and applied in ways that directly benefit the program.
If you'd like to learn more about giving, discuss a gift, or get involved in stewardship, reach out directly:
Giving is processed securely through Kent School. All gifts to the KSBC Endowment are tax-deductible.
Give to the EndowmentYou'll be directed to Kent School's giving page.
As we build towards Henley, we are planning a number of gatherings. Letting us know which of them appeal to you takes about a minute, and it is how we decide what to plan and where.