Capital Reserve Fund

Barrington’s White House is a special place that is the heart of our community. Since we opened in 2015, over 50,000 people have attended almost 700 cultural, community and private events. It has become a gathering place for special celebrations, corporate and non-profit events and world-class programs and community events. 

This elegant mansion has brought a renewed vitality to the downtown and the surrounding area. It was all made possible by an incredible outpouring of support from donors who contributed to the restoration and renovation efforts, as well as those who supported our start-up operations and cultural and community programming. 

In 2019, we embarked on a Capital Reserve Campaign to raise $2 million to care for the capital maintenance needs of the building, for the next 50 years. We are pleased to report that 100 donors have made gifts and pledges to reach our goal of $2 million.

Any donations made to this project were made directly to the Friends of Barrington’s White House, a Supporting 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. The Friends of Barrington’s White House Board of Directors is led by Dave Nelson, President; Tim Romenesko, Vice-President and Treasurer; and Patrick Galley, Secretary. All three board members are seasoned investment professionals, who are responsible for the long-term oversight and investment of the Capital Reserve Fund. They are tasked with investing these funds wisely to ensure that they will be there to care for the house over the next 50 years. We thank our donors for their support in assisting us with this important and worthwhile effort.

The Capital Reserve Fund will continue to accept donations, including outright donations and planned gifts. Contact Beth Raseman for more information.

If we keep our collective eyes on the horizon and seriously start building the Capital and Operating Reserve Funds for our brand new White House, we can ensure a rock-solid future for this treasured place.

Mary Smith, Honorary Chair, Barrington's White House Advisory Board

The Reserve Study provides direction on the following elements of the House:

Please consider making a donation to the Capital Reserve Fund; this allows your gift to make an immediate impact.

The entryway showcases a spectacular, restored Waterford chandelier, and a quarter-turn staircase with a graceful landing and private seating area.

Rain from the roof helps water a beautiful rain garden of grasses and blooming flowers.

Designed by a chef and caterer, this kitchen offers all the space and modern amenities to make food preparation easy and efficient.

Built in the a Foursquare form, the house exhibits fine craftsmanship and exquisite classical detailing.

Perfect for corporate meetings and retreats, the third-floor ballroom offers vintage charm with all the modern AV amenities today’s companies need.

The broad front porch is made of reclaimed period wood and includes overhead heaters.