Hamden Hall has a wonderful history of philanthropy under the pines.  Because of the commitment and vision of our past donors, the foundation of educational excellence was established and our school community now enjoys the reputation of being one of the finest day schools in the country.

Our second headmaster, Herbert H. Vreeland Jr., is credited with having the foresight to view the school as a large family - a basic tenet that has endured over the decades.  But Headmaster Vreeland must also be acknowledged for his philanthropic endeavors on behalf of the school, which included personally purchasing additional land to enlarge our Whitney Avenue campus.

These types of charitable pursuits have been the cornerstone of Hamden Hall’s longtime success and enviable curriculum.  Generous donors have also created permanent endowment and scholarship funds to honor alumni, loved ones, faculty, and other members of our school community.  These restricted funds are designated toward financial aid, faculty salaries and professional development, programming, athletics, and much more.

Gifts in honor or memory of someone may be made to any of Hamden Hall’s existing scholarship and endowed funds.  To learn more about establishing a scholarship or endowed fund, please contact the Office of Advancement at 203.752.2616.