Capital Gifts

A capital gift serves to enhance Harpeth Hall's buildings and grounds. As opposed to a gift that supports annual operating expenses, a capital gift represents an investment in the school's future. Customarily, a capital gift is given in addition to an Annual Fund contribution.

Previous Capital Campaigns

The Next Step Campaign began in 2009 and concluded in 2014 raising $35.6 million. Major milestones of The Next Step Campaign included:

• Constructed the 60,000-square-foot Athletic and Wellness Center
• Raised over $10 million for endowment, 72% of which went to financial aid endowment
• Acquired all of the remaining Johnstone Court properties and closed the street
• Acquired a three-acre property on Hobbs Road, bringing the campus to approximately 44 acres
• Raised over $1 million for the Annual Fund each year of the campaign

The Campaign for Harpeth Hall from 2000 to 2005 raised $44.1 million. Major milestones of The Campaign for Harpeth Hall included:

• Constructed the Ann Scott Carell Library
• Constructed the Dugan Davis Track and Soccer Complex
• Constructed the Patton Visual Arts Center
• Constructed the Daugh W. Smith Middle School
• Renovated Jack C. Massey Center for Mathematics and Science
• Renovated George N. Bullard Gymnasium
• Renovated Frances Bond Davis Theatre
• Renovated Marnie Sheridan Gallery
• Renovated Souby Hall
• Doubled endowment to over $21 million
• Raised $1 million each year for the Annual Fund during the five-year campaign

For more information, contact Director of Advancement Susan Moll at moll@harpethhall.org or 615-346-0087.