Loyola's Capital Campaign Honoring Our Legacy. Building Our Future.
As Loyola Blakefield enters its 175th academic year, we stand at a defining moment—honoring a legacy nearly two centuries in the making while committing to what comes next. Rooted in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition, Loyola has formed generations of young men as leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion.
Men for Others: A Campaign for Faith, Learning, and Service is our call to the future. Through a $30 million effort to grow Loyola’s endowment, we will strengthen academic excellence, expand access and affordability, and ensure our community thrives for generations to come.
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Campaign Goals: Strengthening Loyola’s Endowment
To carry Loyola’s mission forward, we must invest boldly in the priorities that will define our next century.
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Expand Access
Grow scholarships and financial aid so ability—not circumstance—determines opportunity.
Invest in People
Support exceptional faculty, staff, coaches, and mentors who shape Men for Others.
Elevate the Student Experience
Advance innovative programs, global learning, career readiness, and student wellness.
Strengthen Our Campus
Sustain a future-ready learning environment that supports excellence for generations.
Your Role in This Moment, Now is the Time to Lead
This is a defining opportunity to invest in Loyola Blakefield’s future at a moment when leadership matters most. As we advance toward our $30 million goal, with the majority to be secured prior to our public launch in July 2026 culminating at the 175th Commencement in June 2027, your commitment can shape what this campaign makes possible.
A gift to Men for Others: A Campaign for Faith, Learning, and Service strengthens access, academic excellence, and the people who define the Loyola experience. Together, we can secure Loyola’s mission and extend its impact for generations.
To learn more about the spirit of this campaign, we invite you to take a few minutes to view this video.
Campaign Leadership
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Campaign Co-Chairs
John Leahy '75, P'08
Patrick Cosgrove '00
Executive Committee
Rev. Dennis M. Baker, S.J., President
Anebi Adoga '12
Terri Becks, P'19, '22, '22
Tim Bolte '08
Frank Burch '66
Dan Cahill '81, P'09, '14
Patrick Connor '77, P'08, '08, '08, '09
Skip Counselman '66
Trey Fisher
Rob Robinson P'24
Nick Simon '72
Steve Smith '76, Chair of the Board of Trustees
Bill Stromberg '78, P'09, '11
Track Our Progress
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Goal
$30,000,000.00
Current
$23,415,033.00
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Campaign Commitments
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St. Ignatius Loyola, S.J. Society (3,000,000+)
Benefactors: 2
Amount: $10,000,000
St. Peter Faber, S.J. Society ($1,000,000 to $2,999,999)
Benefactors: 3
Amount: $3,230,000
The Peter Claver, S.J. Society ($500,00 to $999,999)
Benefactors: 6
Amount: $3,100,000
The Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Society ($250,000 to $499,999)
Benefactors: 8
Amount: $2,080,856
The James McAndrews, S.J. Society ($100,000 to $249,999)
Benefactors: 20
Amount: $2,579,612
The James F. Salmon, S.J. Society ($50,000 to $99,999)
Benefactors: 18
Amount: $1,064,493
The Bishop John Carroll, S.J. Society ($25,000 to $49,999)