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Annual Giving (2017–2018) Scholarship Dinner Restricted Operating Latin Fund $1,591,800 $1,630,571 TOTAL: $3,507,987 $285,616 Since 1888, members of the Latin community have come together to create a legacy that reaches far beyond the classroom. Our community's long-standing tradition of philanthropy has allowed Latin and its graduates to thrive and succeed in an ever-changing world. This annual report celebrates Latin's supporters as partners in achieving our mission to provide a rigorous and innovative education to more than 1,100 students each year. The LATIN FUND is the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts each year and means the difference between a very good school and a great one for our students. The fund helps us recruit and retain outstanding faculty, attract talented students from across the city, and provide a dynamic and innovative school environment. Together, we maintain one of the highest participation rates among national independent schools. Every year, Latin hosts an all-school event, alternating between the ROMANS RAISE & REVEL and the SCHOLARSHIP DINNER. The events serve as a community celebration, bringing together nearly 1,000 parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to raise more than $1 million each year. Both events focus on raising funds for Latin's more than $4 million financial aid budget, providing scholarships to more than 170 students every year. Well-designed spaces create a more productive environment for faculty and students and a deeper, more connected learning experience. Following recent improvements to the lower and upper school lobbies, the Latin community made a significant CAPITAL investment in support of the transformative new Learning Commons for the upper school. ENDOWMENT is a permanent source of strength and financial stability for our school. Funds contributed to Latin's endowment are invested by the school for its long-term benefit and provide permanent annual support for scholarships, professional development, athletics, learning resources and more. PLANNED GIFTS are an important way members of our community make a commitment to Latin through their estate plans. Support at Latin F I N A N C I A L S Latin School of Chicago 10