Loyola Blakefield

Endowed Funds

Sustaining Our School's Future
Growing an Enduring Legacy for Loyola Blakefield

Loyola Blakefield’s endowment is fundamental to our ability to plan for and sustain our school’s future. It provides a steady and significant source of income to support our most critical needs including resources that directly contribute to financial aid and scholarships for our students today and well into the future. Gifts to our endowment also support the sustainability of programs and student services, professional development and competitive salaries for faculty and staff, and on-going maintenance needs of our campus and physical plant. 

We continue to be grateful for our alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends who invest with gifts to grow various endowed funds at Loyola Blakefield. Together, we fuel and sustain an unrivaled values-based educational experience rooted in the sacred Jesuit tradition and allow a Loyola education to be more accessible and affordable for our families. 

View a list of some of our current endowed funds below.

The Ferdinand Wheeler, S.J. Society

The Rev. Ferdinand Wheeler, S.J. Society recognizes those who have made commitments to the school through their estate plans.

We invite you to join with others in building a strong Loyola Blakefield for both today and for tomorrow by becoming a member of the Rev. Ferdinand Wheeler, S.J. Society. The only requirement for membership is written notification to the school that a remembrance has been made in a will, trust, annuity, life insurance policy, etc.

Contact us with any questions, or to let us know if you have already included Loyola Blakefield in your estate plans. All inquiries are held in strict confidence.
*Disclaimer: Benefactors wishing to donate directly to Loyola Blakefield in support of scholarships and financial aid must allow the school to manage the review and selection process of scholarship recipients in order to qualify for tax-deductible, charitable gifts.  When benefactors work with Loyola to establish a scholarship, they are able to participate in a limited way (e.g. determining criteria for a newly established scholarship fund as acceptable by Loyola Blakefield), although IRS rules would prohibit benefactors from having a dominant decision-making process for the selection of student(s).

Scholarship Support

Loyola Legends Endowed Funds

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  • The Loyola Legends Endowed Scholarship Fund in Honor of John M. Stewart ’60

    Loyola Blakefield’s endowment is fundamental to our ability to plan for and sustain our school’s future. The Loyola Legends Endowed Scholarship Fund in Honor of John M. Stewart ’60 supports our school’s greatest need: access to and affordability of a Loyola education for deserving young men. This scholarship supports upper school students who enter Loyola in the 9th grade who qualify for need-based financial assistance and who demonstrate a commitment to Loyola and to our greater community as a true, “Man for Others.”

Class Scholarship Funds

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  • Loyola Blakefield Class Endowed Scholarship Funds

    Loyola Blakefield is grateful to the following classes who have established class endowed scholarship funds that assist students with need-based financial assistance. Currently, 33 funds have been established in honor of alumni classes (1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961,1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).

    Some class scholarship funds are created in honor/memory of individuals from the Loyola community including:

    • The Class of 1966 Rev. John Sheridan, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund

    • The Class of 1981 Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Clarence E. Braye III

    • The Class of 1986 Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Michael R. Breschi

    • The Class of 1990 Endowed Fund in Memory of Dan McNeal '90

    • The Class of 1993 Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Christopher G. O’Neil (aka The Christopher G. O’Neill ’93 Memorial Scholarship Fund)

    • The Class of 2022 Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Mr. Charles Donovan

    • The Class of 2023 Endowed Scholarship Fund for Service and Immersion Trips

    • The Class of 2024 Endowed Fund for Ignatian Mission and Identity

Financial Aid for Upper School Students

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Financial Aid for Middle School Students

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  • Michael P. Destino Memorial Endowed Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to support a middle school student with demonstrated financial need.

  • Rev. Lloyd D. George, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund

    To be awarded to students in the middle school who demonstrate financial need.

  • Hurlbrink Family Endowed Scholarship

    The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to one or more students who demonstrate financial need with a preference to a middle school student.

  • The Billy Korrow Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Billy was the son of longtime Loyola faculty member, Mr. Bill Korrow. Billy passed away in 1993 as a seventh grader here at Loyola. Subsequently, a scholarship fund was founded in 1998 to carry on Billy's legacy. The scholarship is given to a rising seventh grader and a rising ninth grader who are academically gifted and show the spirit that Billy had in his time at Loyola.

  • The Rev. James F. "Jerry" McAndrews, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund

    The Rev. James F. "Jerry" McAndrews, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in memory of former president of Loyola Blakefield, Rev. Jerry McAndrews. McAndrews' ministry at Loyola Blakefield spanned 19 transformative years, beginning in 1979, where he quickly became known as both a steady and visionary leader. 
     
    Under his leadership, Loyola Blakefield expanded its mission to include middle school grades, introducing 7th and 8th grades in 1981 and adding 6th grade in 1988. His unwavering commitment to excellence earned Loyola recognition as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 1985. Fr. McAndrews also oversaw the opening of Burk Hall in 1995-96, which was a milestone in Loyola’s growth and service to students.
     
    The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support deserving students in the middle school who qualify for need-based financial aid.

  • The Stromberg Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

    This endowed scholarship fund allows Loyola Blakefield to award scholarships to deserving middle school students who enter Loyola in the 6th grade and apply for admission after attending Loyola Blakefield’s Frank Fischer Summer Program.

Financial Aid and Diversity

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Financial Aid for Students of Alumni

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Financial Aid and Academics

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Financial Aid and Athletics

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Performing Arts Support

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  • The Blakefield Players Operational Endowment Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to support the long-term vitality of the Blakefield Players, providing flexible resources for essential program operations, high-quality productions, and student engagement across all aspects of the arts.

Murray Learning Services Program Support

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  • The Murray Learning Services Program Endowment Fund in Honor of Mrs. M. Frances “Fran” Finnegan

    The purpose of this fund is to support students in Loyola's Murray Learning Services Program. This program is meant to support bright, motivated Loyola students with documented learning differences in their efforts to complete all of Loyola’s requirements for graduation. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide its graduates with the tools necessary to succeed at the next level of their education.

Honors Program Support

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  • Dr. Matthew T. McKenna '06 Endowed Scholarship Fund

    The Dr. Matthew T. McKenna '06 Endowed Scholarship Fund supports upper school students who demonstrate talent as part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Honors Program. The fund is named in loving memory of Loyola Blakefield alumnus, Matthew McKenna '06, whose passion for academics was only rivaled by his dedication to helping others. Loyola Blakefield taught Matthew the meaning of AMDG (for the greater glory of God) both inside the classroom and out – a tradition this scholarship seeks to continue in Matthew’s honor.

Mission & Identity Support

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  • The Goloboski Family Endowed Fund for Mission & Identity

    The Goloboski Family Endowed Fund for Mission & Identity was established to provide critical financial resources that assist mission & identity programs with focused attention on resources for the Kairos Program.

  • The Loyola Blakefield Endowed Fund for Jesuit Mission and Identity

    The purpose of this fund is to allow Loyola to support both students and faculty/staff with financial resources via grants and scholarships that assist with funds needed to participate in various Jesuit mission & identity programs, retreats, regional/national, and international trips, and service opportunities that may require travel and program costs.

  • The McLaughlin Family Endowed Fund for Mission & Identity

    The McLaughlin Family Endowed Fund for Mission & Identity was established to provide critical financial resources that assist mission & identity programs which include Kairos, service projects, retreats, formational activities, etc.

  • The William C. Stocksdale '21 Endowed Fund

    Established in 2023 by Loyola Blakefield, The William C. Stocksdale '21 Endowment Fund commemorates the loving memory of alumnus Will Stocksdale, an exceptional leader who touched the lives of many within our school community and beyond. This fund directly supports programming to assist with leadership development, wellness-related support, mentorship, and character-building opportunities for Loyola Dons. Will’s spirit of compassionate and dedicated leadership, and his unwavering commitment to making the world a better place will be forever remembered at Loyola Blakefield.
     
    To learn more or to support this fund, please visit The William C. Stocksdale ’21 Endowment Fund.

Academic Support

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  • John W. and Marie E. Baynes Science Endowment Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to provide additional funding towards the advancement of the Science Department.

  • The Christopher O’Neil ‘93 Peer Education Endowment Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to sustain one of Loyola Blakefield’s most impactful student leadership initiatives, honoring the life and legacy of Christopher O’Neil. By supporting training, retreats, and leadership activities, the fund strengthens Peer Education’s mission of forming young men and women for others through mentorship, character development, and service.

Co-Curricular Program Support

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  • Loyola Sportsmen’s Association Endowment

    This fund supports the Loyola Sportsmen’s Association by providing long-term resources for student participation, equipment, and outdoor programming. The endowment strengthens a club rooted in camaraderie, service, and Ignatian values, allowing future Dons to benefit from this experience.

Technology Support

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Faculty & Staff Support

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  • Dennis B. Woolford '10 Memorial Endowment Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to provide resources to fund the "cura personalis" award given to a student or faculty/staff member of Loyola Blakefield who best represents "care for the individual person." This award is given during our annual graduation ceremony.

  • Keller Endowed Teacher Fund

    To fund professional development for faculty and staff.

  • Marcus S. Ryu ’91 Endowment Employee Recognition Fund

    The purpose of this fund is to provide support for faculty/staff awards as follows:

    1. For Loyola to present awards to faculty/staff who demonstrate the highest talent at Loyola Blakefield. This annual award is provided to employees who demonstrate accomplishments beyond the regular scope and assigned duties as employees, with at least half of the awards to go to instructional employees. These awards would be performance-based and be awarded to those who most improved the classroom or campus experience to further Loyola’s success.

    2. For Loyola to present awards to faculty/staff who demonstrate innovations in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This award recognizes faculty/staff in our community who have not only championed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, but also who have taken purposeful, and tangible actions that have resulted in increased understanding and positive outcomes in achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our school community. 

    3. For Loyola to present awards recognizing our Jesuit Schools Network Educator awards. The Jesuit Schools Network Educator award recognizes faculty and staff members who exemplify the profile of an Ignatian Educator by animating the Ignatian Vision, Caring for the Individual, Modeling Ignatian Pedagogy, Discerning Ways of Teaching and Learning, and Building Community and Fostering Collaboration.

  • SUNFISH 649 Endowed Fund for Loyola Blakefield Faculty and Staff

    Provides financial resources to support competitive faculty and staff salaries and professional development opportunities for our educators.

Buildings & Grounds/Campus Improvement

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Contact

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  • Photo of Lisa Kenney Dittmar

    Lisa Kenney Dittmar 

    Director of Major Gifts and Legacy Giving
    (410) 823-0601 Ext 552
  • Photo of Martin Fisher

    Martin Fisher 

    Director of Campaign Operations
    (410) 823-0601 Ext 416

Loyola Blakefield

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