The James Marran Grants

James Marran
James Marran

Go to our Stories of Impact page to learn about programs and initiatives supported by The James Marran Grants.

Renamed to honor James Marran—a longtime teacher, friend, and mentor whose deep commitment to New Trier spanned decades and thousands of students—the grants program has been providing private funding since 2004 for unique and innovative educational opportunities that are beyond the reach of the District 203 budget.

The Foundation partners with teachers and staff to identify exceptional learning experiences that can be brought into the classrooms or take place beyond the school setting. These programs support the core academics, electives, extracurriculars, athletics, and faculty initiatives. Both our school motto and the New Trier 2030 Strategic Plan guide our work to approve thousands of dollars in grants every cycle.

Click the image below to view a quick clip of some of the funding approved by the Foundation Board in the spring 2024 grant cycle.

Transition Program
266 Designs Expansion Project

Kinetic Wellness
Camping Supplies

Music
Chicago Neighborhoods Suites

ELS Club
Promoting Inclusive Communication

Applied Arts
Formula Student Car

Glass Arts
Artist in Residence

Kinetic Wellness
R.A.D. Systems Training Equipment

Science Olympiad
Competition Travel

Health Services
SPOT Vision Screener

Student Ambassadors
Club Uniform

Special Education
Neurodiversity, Diversity & Intersectionality

Applied Arts
Microsoft Surface Studio

Private donations to the Foundation make all these possible.
Won’t you consider a gift to support educational enhancements for all New Trier students?

Your support makes a big difference for all students to have
exceptional learning experiences during their time at New Trier.