Alumni Giving

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What does my Latin Fund gift support?

When a Latin graduate makes a gift to the Latin Fund, 25% is allocated to the Alumni Endowment. Established in 1990 and currently valued at $3.1 million, Latin’s Alumni Endowment supports multiple initiatives each school year: the Inlustrate Orbem Awards, the Distinguished Faculty Chairs, Learning to Fly Scholarships, Alumni Service Award, and the Plus Fund.

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Inlustrate Orbem Awards

Established 24 years ago, the Charlotte Latin School Alumni Association created the Inlustrate Orbem Award — the Latin phrase means "to enlighten the world" — to recognize and financially reward exceptional faculty and staff members. This annual award honors outstanding educators who through teaching excellence and sustained dedication, have made and continue to make a lasting impact on students. Four awards are given each year: one for each division (Lower, Middle, and Upper School), and one Cross-Divisional award recognizing a faculty or staff member who supports students across multiple divisions.

Distinguished Faculty Chairs

Two Distinguished Faculty Chairs are selected to exemplify leadership, instruction, and mentorship for the entire Latin community. Current Distinguished Faculty Chairs are Mike Weiss and Richard Fletcher ’85. Each Faculty Chair receives a substantial monetary commitment during their tenure.

Learning to Fly Scholarships

Established in the 2020-21 school year, the Learning to Fly scholarship is awarded to three Lower School students to assist in meeting a variety of financial aid needs. Priority is given to alumni children with the hope that more alumni families will consider Latin as an option for their children.

The Alumni Service Award

The Alumni Service Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has consistently demonstrated exemplary service to Charlotte Latin, significantly contributing to its mission, success, stature, and well-being. Honorees demonstrate a strong loyalty to Latin, exceptional contributions of time and effort, and a personal commitment to the advancement of the school’s mission. The awardee is empowered to direct a one-time gift of $5,000 from the Alumni Endowment to a cause within the Latin community that holds personal significance.

2024 - Sally Gray Smith ’82
2025 - TBA

The Plus Fund

Families on substantial financial aid often do not have the resources to pay for items beyond the tuition, such as lunch, books, rentals, sports fees, travel experiences, or learning resources. The Plus Fund provides funds above tuition assistance to finance these additional and/or unexpected costs, ensuring a student admitted to Charlotte Latin will have similar access to all experiences.

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The Latin Fund

The Latin Fund is Charlotte Latin’s unrestricted annual giving campaign. It is the first ask we make of every Latin family and is the foundation of philanthropy at our school.

Guided by our Core Values, the Latin Fund is thoughtfully spent each school year to fuel a dynamic student experience. In every classroom and lab, on every field and stage, your gift brings possibilities to life across our 128 acres.

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