varnum society
Every gift that we receive creates a profound impact on our school and in the lives of our students.
To better recognize our
generous donors who support the Washington Jesuit Academy through annual fund gifts of $1,000 or more, we founded the Varnum Society
in 2020.
When benefactors give to the Impact Fund at the Varnum Society level, they provide critical support for WJA. Their philanthropic leadership is a commitment to help move our mission forward and aid in all areas of the WJA student experience, graduate support service, and Academy expansion.
Named in acknowledgement of WJA’s address on Varnum Street in Washington, D.C., the Varnum Society reflects the remarkable sense of place, affinity, and community that brings together our students, alumni, donors, and friends.
We invite you to join the Varnum Society and share in our special bond and support of the transformational work happening on Varnum Street.
Members of the Varnum Society enjoy the benefits below:
President's Circle | $50,000+
- Invitation to a private "State of the Academy" session with the President
- Invitation to special events with Academy leadership
- Invitation to WJA Graduation Ceremony
- Invitation to a private reception in conjunction with one of the Academy's signature events
- Special communication from the Academy
- Special recognition in the annual Investors Report
- Alumni Collective magazine
- Varnum Society Welcome Gift (one-time only)
Principal's Circle | $25,000 - $49,999
- Invitation to special events with Academy leadership
- Invitation to WJA Graduation Ceremony
- Invitation to a private reception in conjunction with one of the Academy's signature events
- Special communication from the Academy
- Special recognition in the annual Investors Report
- Alumni Collective magazine
- Varnum Society Welcome Gift (one-time only)
Dean's Circle | $10,000 - $24,999
- Invitation to WJA Graduation Ceremony
- Invitation to a private reception in conjunction with one of the Academy's signature events
- Special communication from the Academy
- Special recognition in the annual Investors Report
- Alumni Collective magazine
- Varnum Society Welcome Gift (one-time only)
Green & White Circle | $5,000 - $9,999
- Invitation to a private reception in conjunction with one of the Academy's signature events
- Special communication from the Academy
- Special recognition in the annual Investors Report
- Alumni Collective magazine
- Varnum Society Welcome Gift (one-time only)
Contributors | $2,500 - $4,999
- Special communication from the Academy
- Special recognition in the annual Investors Report
- Alumni Collective magazine
- Varnum Society Welcome Gift (one-time only)
Leaders | $1,000 - $2,499
- Special recognition in the annual Investors Report
- Alumni Collective magazine
- Varnum Society Welcome Gift (one-time only)
Non-Discrimination Policy: The Washington Jesuit Academy admits students of any race, color, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
