2022-2023
Epiphany School Annual Impact Report
2022-23 Board of Trustees Ben Magnano, President Lee Falck, Vice President Jay Goyal, Treasurer Jamie Morris, Secretary Somany An, EPC Co-President Robert Blackwell Mark Callaghan Jenny Cummins Ann Felton Mandy Gandt, Development Chair Bob Henry Jessica Hughes
From the Head of School
Ronald Koo, Governance Chair Erin Lea, EPC Co-President Amy McCullough
Dear Epiphany School Community,
Ken Miller Rob Phillips Corrie Rosen Jeff Shiu Joanna Smith Kara Westhusing Engskov, Master Use Chair Jenn Elkin, Head of School
2022-23 Leadership Team Jenn Elkin, Head of School Jaime Gillin, Director of Marketing and Communications Allisen Haworth, Upper Elementary Division Head Greg Jones, Director of Enrollment Management and Admission Jude Miqueli, Director of Educational Technology Alex Ramírez, Director of Finance and Operations Celia Russo, Lower Elementary Division Head Lauren Smith, Director of Development
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Welcome to Epiphany School’s second Annual Impact Report! In the following pages, we highlight the incredible support of our extended community—families, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends—and all we were able to achieve thanks to your generosity. 2022-2023 was a banner fundraising year at Epiphany School, as we raised nearly $1.1 million with participation in our Annual Fund from 100% of our board of trustees, 97% current families, and 89% of our faculty and staff. Our community’s steadfast support has been instrumental in advancing our mission and ensuring our school’s continued success. Your gifts have touched every aspect of our school community, from academics and technology to campus maintenance and professional development. Through your contributions, we have empowered our teachers with valuable leadership and mentorship opportunities, enhancing our school’s culture of innovation and collaboration. We’ve expanded access to our school for even more families to receive financial assistance and
opening additional spots for qualified students. In 2022, we welcomed 48 new families into the Epiphany School community! Additionally, we enhanced our Extended Day programming, created a dedicated position to provide instructional coaching for faculty, and launched a next-generation STEM curriculum built to inspire student innovation and creativity. As we look ahead, your continued support will play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of Epiphany School and our growing role as the leader in Seattle elementary education. Know that your commitment to our shared mission makes a lasting impact. Thank you! With sincere appreciation,
Jenn Elkin Head of School
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About the Report Welcome to Epiphany School’s Annual Impact Report for the 2022-2023 school year. We thank our donors for their generosity and are honored to list them in this year’s publication. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report. Donors recognized in the Annual Giving section made gifts between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, in support of Epiphany School’s endowment, financial aid program, and current operating needs. Throughout the report, graphed data values are rounded, and “Anonymous” name listings may recognize multiple people.
From the Head of School
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Annual Report
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2022-2023 Contributors
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Impact in Action
12 Giving Profiles 14 Annual Fund 15 Auction 2023 16 Leadership Donor Gatherings 17 Ways to Give 18 Endowment Funds 20 Volunteers
Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of an Epiphany School education. Annual giving ensures an exceptional education is possible for every student accepted into our program. If you have questions about your donor recognition or would like more information about giving opportunities, please contact Lauren Smith, Director of Development, at lsmith@epiphanyschool.org or (206) 971-3018.
22 Matching Gifts
For more information, visit epiphanyschool.org/giving or use the QR code above.
25 Stay Connected
22 Class of 2023 24 Class of 2016 Reunion 26 Alumni Updates
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Annual Report By the Numbers Summary of Support
267
$1,076,944
Students Enrolled
Total Dollars Raised in 2022-2023
29
Financial Aid Awarded
Students Receiving Financial Aid
54
Annual Fund
$950,224
Subtotal Unrestricted
$950,224
Grandparents
199
429 Donors
Unrestricted
25
Faculty & Staff
15
All Parents
$1,246 Average Gift
Alumni
21
48
Trustees
Alumni Families
Auction – Epiphany School in Bloom
2%
10%
16%
FY 2022-2023
88%
FY 2022-2023
OPERATING EXPENSES
67%
Tuition & Fees
Salaries, Wages & Benefits
Fundraising
Instructional & Administration
Endowment
Buildings & Grounds Financial Aid
$415,575 Raised
Restricted
7%
10%
REVENUE
Number of Donors by Constituency
$534,650 in Gifts
Unrestricted
$763,585
Annual Fundraising Initiatives
271 Attendees
Dorothy Griffin Learning Skills Endowment
$82,800
Faculty Enrichment Endowment
$500
Jenny Cummins Endowment Fund
$13,250
Major Gifts
Jenny Cummins Fund
$18,750
$24,670 in Gifts
Other
$11,420
Subtotal Restricted
$126,720
90 Paddle Raises
24 Donors
$1,500,000
Fundraising Monies Raised $1,297,038
$1,200,000
$1,076,944
$900,000
2 Funds Supported
$748,985
$803,146
$600,000
Endowment Contributions Total Monies Raised
$1,076,944
$96,550 in Gifts
$300,000
6 Donors 3 Funds Supported 4
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$0
FY20
FY21
FY22
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Contributors
2022-2023 CONTRIBUTORS
Years of consecutive participation in the Annual Fund or other philanthropy: 5–9 10–14 15–19 20+ years
Jean Augustine Circle ($25,000+)
Matthew and Amanda Rosauer
Pine Street Group LLC
Anonymous
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Brad and Mandy Gandt
Dustin and Stephanie True
Matt Griffin and Evelyne Rozner
Peter and Jacqueline True
Catharine Ten Broeck and William Walker
Grousemont Foundation Henry E. & Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation, Inc Ben Magnano and Effie Toshav Mike and Wellesley Parker
Elias ‘87 and Karyl Alvord
Henry Burden ‘95
Chap and Eve Alvord
Julia Calhoun
Christopher ‘83 and Kirsten ‘84 Backus
Erin Covington and Jeffrey Maurer
Linda and Chuck Butler
Jason Sterne and Kieran Daly
Jessica and Derek Crain
Jennifer and Ross Elkin
Elissa and Stan Fink Kevin and Effie Gleason
Kris Engskov and Kara Westhusing Engskov
Erica and Bryson Gordon
Lee and Jennifer Falck
Gull Industries, Inc.
Ann and John Felton
Jenny and Richard Cummins
Brian and Emilie Hansen
Garde Capital, Inc.
Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Foundation
Ben and Katherine Hallen
Mr. Ronald Koo and Dr. Lisa Olmos de Koo
Andrew and Delney Hilen
David and Melanie Kosloff Leone Kraus and Lorraine Bardeen Chris Larson Michele Lau and Neal Jacunski Lilac Foundation
Lenore Hanauer Aaron and Elizabeth Hinojosa Jessica and Tom Hughes Erin and Clive Lea Kye and Beth Lee Lucky Seven Foundation Jennifer McCausland and Jeff Christianson
Macquarie Group Limited Mary Kay McCaw
Amy and Jonathan McCullough
Microsoft Giving Campaign
Mindful Support Services, Inc.
Jamie Morris and Simon Moore Ken Miller and Chris Pepin
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc.
Alex and Lauren Rolfe
Julie and Mark Okerstrom
Robert and Leslie Blackwell
Zachary and Nikki Putnam
Alana and Matthew Kagan
Jonathan and Colleen Bloomberg
Tara and Karl Stillner
Alexander Kutner and Gail Manuguid
Jessica and Alan Cantlin
Kacey and Evan Lugar
Shelby Clayton and Chris Sailer
Jennie ‘79 and Phil Carter
The Helen Clay Frick Foundation
Patrick and Vanessa Thompson
Adrian Hanauer and Khanh Tran
Dawn Tong and William Singer
Ashleigh Walls
Aaron and April Wiggan
Jake Woland and Corrie Rosen
Chris and Gena Bettin
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Robert Spock Circle ($10,000-$24,999)
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Head of School Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
Andy and Kim Baker
Jeffrey Shiu and Emily Liu
Shannon and Lars Johnson
Leadership Circle ($3,500-$4,999)
Adam and Alison Dreiblatt Gregor and Nicole Dunham Earl B. Gilmore Foundation
AHT Insurance Dean and Vicki Allen
Femi and Lee Akinde
Justin and Kimberly Allen
Martin and Somany An
Jeffrey and Julie Bahnmiller
Charlie Butler and Kevin Kralman
Dick and Dawn Bangert
Douglas and Victoria Eisner
Blake and Raquel Barrett
Kathy Enright Dana and Megan Ferestien Elana and Mark Fortino Lloyd ‘77 and Janet Frink Matthew Garson and Robyn Hagle
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Jessica and Matthew Barrett
Tonia and Jay Goyal
Rich and Sarah Barton
Marie Hagman and Robert McDaniel
Meredith and Brandon Baty
Jeremy and Julianna Hofmann
Yahn Bernier and Beth McCaw
Ted and Pat Collins Asic Demberel and Tina Nyamkhuu
Madrona Circle ($1,000-$3,499)
Anonymous
David ‘95 and Maureen Clough
Brent Beecher ‘87 and Ara Greer
Grace Gould ‘08 Martinique and Eliot Grigg Mark Harrast and Robb Ginter Misty and Matt Hietbrink Lily and Drew Hilen
“Epiphany does such an incredible job preparing our kiddos for their next phase of life. We watch them grow into their best selves and develop into kind, thoughtful, curious, clever and caring learners and community members. For all that Epiphany does to nurture our little ones we invest a personally meaningful token of thanks and support.” —Jessica Hughes, parent of a fifth-grader and alumni
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2022-2023 CONTRIBUTORS
2022-2023 CONTRIBUTORS
“I donate because at some point in the past, a family made an investment that benefits my kids today. Donating to the annual fund is how our community persists and thrives. I like knowing that with my donation, I’m helping my kids and the kids that come next.”
Clifton Stratton
Jodi and Justin Arnold
Alex and Daniel Swanson
Mike and Bunny Baker
Yung-Hern Tan and Hai Li Lee
REB and Kaitlyn Bangert
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Tyler and Bradley Barham
Kira and Wade Wakashige Adam and Kirsten Wardell Betsy and Allen Webb Brian and Evie Winters
Abebe Biru and Amsale Aberra
Smitesh and Priyanka Pawar
Sean and Colleen Kreyling
Blair and Melissa Payson
William and Linda Kutner
Aaron Perrine and Paige Pratter
Richie and Leah Lai
Eleanor ‘74 and Charles Pollnow
Tony and Janet Landers
Rory Priday and Rachel Lee Priday
Brian and Diane Langstraat
Michael and Lauren Reyes
Scott Lindsay and Courtney Gregoire
Deanne and Paul Rhynard
Audrey Lobo and Michael Kiermaier
Ian and Katie Rolfe
Katharine and Christian Hord InCity Properties Holding, Inc. Olga Ivanova and Aleksey Fadeev Sarah and Toby Jayne Sally and Tim Johnston Yonathan Kahssai and Etesgent Gebreselassie Kaleidoscope Landscaping Bani Preet Kaur and Sidakpal Panaich Peter and Mary Kerr Ross Kessler and Cristine Agresta Will and Beth Ketcham
William and Catherine Miele Mithun Alexandra Moravec and Andy Watterson
Antonia Kha and Michael Cozad
Joey Mukherjee and Preetha Chatterjee
Nicole and Saad Khan
Craig and Marie Mundie
Ji Ryung Kim and Chang Kyu Lee
Andrew Neil and Jiyoung Lee
Liubov Kirzhakova and Konstantin Kirzhakov
Khanh Nguyen and Ngoc Le
Wiley and Marianne Kitchell
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Joseph and Mary Magnano
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Shane and Annie Noworatzky
Larry and Cathy Rodden Paul and Leslie Santarelli Matthew and Amy Sawyer Manan and Anne Shukla Anna and Ben Shwab Eidelson Elizabeth Siegel and Andrew Watson Tyler Arnold and Paula Simon Brent Kehl and Trudi Slater Scott and Joanna Smith
Starbucks Partner Giving Programs
Dave Wilkes and Nikki Block
Moriah Brier and Taylor Krauss
Colin and Michelle Davis
Amy and Duff Bryant
Jason ‘98 and Laura Buursma
Richard and Deborah Donnelly
William and Cheryl Buursma
Stefanie and Richard Donnelly
Shayan Irani and Kainaz Byramjee
Susan Duane
Tom and Marilene Bysshe
Sarah Dunnam
“We support the Annual Fund to demonstrate our commitment to our faculty and staff in the same manner they show their commitment to our students each and every day. ”
Anthony Easterlin and Nesta So
—Kevin Kralman, current parent
Mark and Erin Callaghan Jess and Freddy Carley Vijay Chemburkar and Jenny Wang
AmazonSmile Foundation
Ian ‘00 and Fleur Coe
Belay Setotaw and Meskerem Anteneh
Safir Boudad
Collins Charitable Trust Thomas and Beth Colombo Columbia Bank Dr. William and Leanne Colwell Jerrold Soules and Linda Colwell
Jack Egan and Sara Coe ‘90 Elizabeth Kolb Farr and Christopher Farr Nicolas Fernandez Bonilla and Ana Afanador Perez Sarah Fornia ‘90 Mary Frost Michael George and Emily Hoober
Andrew and Kristina Greene
Pallavi and Rishabh Kale
Jaime and Calder Gillin
Andy Comer and Rachel Greene
Emily ‘68 and Michael Kelly
Christopher Chileshe and Erica Linnell-Chileshe
Nick Glassman and Mariam Sughayer
Devon Gualtieri
Jacquie and Jeff Lombard
Alicia Guinn
Emil Khudyev and Nozomi Marusawa Khudyev
Marilyn López and Luis Albizo
Annie Kim and Stan Ra
Amy Magnano and Egan Kilbane
Dwayne and Andrea King
Scott and Louisa Malatos
Darren Gray ‘79
Vicki Conrad
Danielle Green
Holly Hagens ‘83 and Todd Sisitsky
Dawn Crownover and Heather Shaw
Samuel Green
Lynne Hakim
Jim ‘70 and Carole Kitchell
Sarah Mannhalt and Mustafa Diop
Jacqueline Hammar
Erin Kitchell ‘93 and Michael Bolger
James Manning
Jim and Jane Hawkanson
Rives Kitchell ‘98 and Eric Cyzner
Danyluk Mara
Allisen Haworth and Eric Knox
Kate ‘91 and Bjorn Krane
Marilyn and Bob Henry
Kelly Kursteiner
John Martin and Sara Holmberg Martin
Lonnie Herring
Lindsay Lang
“We give each year to the Annual Fund because Epiphany School is a wonderful place for our kids to grow up!”
Judy Hewitt
Michelle Langlois
Alison and Mark Holmes
Tina Larabee
Simone Hossack
Jay and Leslie Larkin
Candice Houghton and Akhil Patel
Grant Larson ‘00
—Charlie Butler, current parent
Anna Johnson
—Sarah Nicholson ‘85, current parent
Mary DePaolo Andrea Deruiter and Mitchell Parrish
Nickolas and Jessica Bohl
“We support the Annual Fund because we believe in investing in the Epiphany School community, which lovingly welcomed me as a student in 1985 and, more recently, our children as new students.”
Kristin Daniel
David Bush
Charlie Burkland
Gretchen Boehm
Philip Kopczynski and Jessica Hans
Fraser and Deirdre Black
Andrea Augustine ‘04
Laurie Lootens Chyz and Grant Chyz
Matthew Allen ‘00
Rebecca Hopkinson
Michelle Beebe
Skand Bhatt and Nell Brewer
Thamer Abanami and Sabreen Akhter
Ashley and Tom O’Neil
Jeannette Bastin
Dr. Anna Handa and Nitin Bhat
Jennifer Adam
Robert and Katherine Koo
Alan and Staci Barta
Teryn ‘98 and Andy Bench
Friends of Epiphany ($1-$999)
John Hjelmstad and Allison Bransfield
Geslyne Barreta
Mat and Kirsten Wiggers
—Susannah Sharp, current parent
Teri and Mike Barnett
Eric Branner and Alyson Scadron Branner
Nicky Martin Mike and Heather McAdam
Max Hunter and Risako Tanaka
Mark and Julie Hutcheson
Kristin and Rob Leidle Amber and Jacqueline Le Jeune Julia and Michael Levitt Matt and Chris Lewis
Glen and Susan Johnson Greg Jones and Keith Klein
Hui Li and Emily Schlesinger
Anthony McGrann and Paul Williams Markham and Alexa McIntyre Nate and Stephanie McLemore Tyler McLemore ‘15 Bryce ‘93 and Sean Meeker Katherine Menezes Mark and Christina Merkelbach Jude Miqueli
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2022-2023 CONTRIBUTORS Jack and Sally Morbeck
Anne Riederer and Tom Darlow
Peter and Gabrielle Mortensen
Fred and J’May Rivara
John and Karen Myhre
Missy Ross
National Philanthropic Trust
Ben and Lillian Rush
Amina Negash and Ahmed Nurie
Celia and David Russo
Sarah ‘92 and William Nicholson, III
David and Deborah Rutherford
NW Cleaners LLC
Ann Sander
Camille O’Donnell ‘92
Bob and Martha Sander
Jennifer O’Donnell ‘95
Steve Sander
Elizabeth and Timothy O’Shea
Lindsay and Michael Sanders
Jeff Ouyang and Suning Xie
Steve and Anne Sarewitz
Perry and Grace Pak
Andrew Schafer
William Parks and Shamim Momin
Paul Schneiderman ‘83
Clara and Nan Peck
Kristiann Schoening
Rob Phillips
Betsy Sensenbrenner ‘09
Sofia Piel
Susannah Sharp and Ray Page
Chris Pohl and Krystal Plonski
Melissa Shaw
Dinny Polson
Jason and Diana Shukis
Eva Puri
Cristobal and Tonya Sierra
Maggie and Colin Raelson
Ron Simon
Alex Ramirez
Kye Smith
Reverb
Lauren and Tyler Smith
Peter Soudek and Akanksha Rakesh Alexa Sparks Jake and Sarah Sprouse Shawn and Margaret Starkoski Scott Starkoski and Geoffrey Abel Brenda and Tom Stonecipher
Impact in Action
Michael Soliman and Rochelle Ballena
Chuck and Jane Stonecipher Sun Life Financial Stephen and Carol Szender Mary Szlachetka T. Carey Consulting Nathan and Elizabeth Talbot David and Daphne Tang
“Our family supports the Annual Fund because it provided a fulfilling and supportive learning community for me as a child, continues to for our children today, and will for future learners as well.” —Teryn Bench ‘98, current parent
Sara Tebeau Carlye Teel The Denver Foundation The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Andrew Tran and Angela Hong
Aquonna Thornhill
Kirsten and Vincent Turner
Rob and Ellie Tobkes
Olivia Turner Angela Typolt Bernhard Uhl
Nikki and Mike Van Nimwegen Valerie Voss and John Houlihan Heidi Wadsworth Jas Walia and Diane Lee
“We give because we believe the Epiphany experience is so unique and meaningful, and we feel that it’s really important that it remains available to as many students and families as possible.” —Kye Lee, current parent
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Lise and Tom Wolken
By Kacy Lebby, Outdoor Education Specialist
By Celia Russo, Lower Elementary Division Head
One day in outdoor ed class, a first grader took a big breath and said, “Ah, fresh air!” It was such a small comment but left me feeling so grateful to work at a school that prioritizes children and their connection to self and community while in nature. It is unique to have outdoor education within an elementary school, but so necessary. We know that a connection to nature can have a profound impact on a child’s well-being. Regular exposure to the outdoors can help young children learn necessary skills such as developing community, improving their emotional regulation, and increasing problem solving skills, all of which can be used to strengthen and build upon concepts within academic learning. We also know that we need stewards of our earth more than ever—but we need to teach them how.
The impact of the Annual Fund can be seen in classrooms every day! Walk around campus and you’ll see students sorting and organizing a colorful array of math materials to build foundational numeracy skills. In another classroom you’ll spy students huddled around laptops, collaborating on a writing project, and giving each other feedback using tech tools.
Oli Woodley Thomas and Candice Woods Karen Ybarra Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Zaleski Laura Zoeller and Maxime Prat
Preston Walls
Washington Alarm Hunter Wessells and Bokgi Choi Julia Whatley ‘06 Lauren Whatley ‘01 Tom ‘81 and Kelly White Erik and Annika Wicklund David Wiggins and Lyscha Marcynyszyn Jennifer Wilkinson
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The Annual Fund’s Impact on Student Learning
Chaylia and Desean Wilson
Anne and Robert Van Cleve
Jeff and Michelle Woerner
Outdoor Education at Epiphany School
Aaron Wilson and Courtney Ryan-Petterson
Years of consecutive participation in the Annual Fund or other philanthropy: 5–9 10–14 15–19 20+ years
As we continue to build our Outdoor Education Program, we will need additional supplies to ensure that students can learn safely and comfortably outside. We have already purchased extra raincoats for those who forget theirs at home, read-aloud books about the changing seasons, and materials to build a shed to store materials outside for class. The Annual Fund is a key source of funding for new materials, books, and supplies for teachers, and one way that families can support the learning and development of Epiphany School students.
Thanks to the Annual Fund and our community’s generosity, teachers can engage with students in responsive and inviting ways as they continue to grow their instructional toolbox through robust professional learning experiences. New curricula, such as school-wide phonics and word study, provide continuity and growth across the grades as students gain essential skills. New programs, such as integrated music, drama, and movement, give all students a chance to learn about their talents and shine in unique ways. All these remarkable parts of students’ everyday experience at Epiphany School are supported by the Annual Fund! Participating in the Annual Fund means that our students flourish, our teachers thrive, and academic excellence grows. 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3 I M PAC T R E P O R T
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Giving Profiles ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION
ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION
YEAR 2
YEAR 7
Linda Butler
Grandmother of current students As a grandparent, what inspires your continued support of Epiphany School? I have been privileged to be a grandparent for 28 years. My first and oldest granddaughter benefited from an excellent educational environment and that, along with a lot of hard work and support, has helped her find success as a soon-to-be graduate of Harvard Medical School. I have seen the impact a quality education can have in a child’s life, and I want to do all I can to promote that same good fortune for my youngest grandchildren here at Epiphany School. What feels good about giving to Epiphany School? I am more than happy to give; I am truly honored to help support Epiphany School. My family benefits every day from the carefully planned curriculum, individualized learning plans for students, the richness of the educational experience, the exceptional teachers and staff/ administration, and the fostering of life-long learners. These all help create a well-rounded individual, no matter their age. Isn’t this what the world needs? Your 2022-2023 annual giving supported a myriad of important initiatives at the school, including enhancing our English Language Arts program, expanding our Extended Day Program, and advancing our Professional Learning Community and mentorship programs for teachers. Is there any initiative that you are especially passionate about supporting? All these programs are wonderful and are central to setting Epiphany School apart from its peer schools. I am especially intrigued by the mentorship program for teachers and the advancement of the Professional Learning Community. Our teachers are the backbone of our school, without them, Epiphany School would not be what it is today. When our teachers feel fulfilled, respected, revered, and supported, our children and grandchildren will, too. Why is it important to continue your support? A one-time donation feels good, but a continued donation feels great. I hope I can continue my support of Epiphany School long after my grandchildren have graduated. Our students are the world we envision, and we need to help make that world become a reality.
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Justin and Kim Allen Parents of current students
You have contributed to Epiphany School for seven years running. What inspires your continued support of Epiphany School? The dedication and passion of the Epiphany faculty and staff to provide an outstanding educational experience for our girls is one reason why we donate to Epiphany. The happiness and excitement we observe in our children and their friends each day makes us feel proud to be part of the Epiphany family. We give what we can to ensure Epiphany continues to excel and be the very best! What feels good about giving to Epiphany School? How do you know your gift makes a difference? Is there any initiative that you are especially passionate about supporting? We know our donations make a positive difference when we see an innovative academic curriculum, continued improvements to programs and projects in the classroom, and opportunities for teacher enrichment. The addition of the Outdoor Education Program was a positive and welcome change this year. Being exposed to the outdoors and learning to appreciate and protect nature makes supporting programs like this an easy decision for us. We also recognize and highly value the importance of supporting the financial aid program because it broadens our community. What would you want to tell a first or second-time donor who is considering renewing their commitment to Epiphany School? Why is it important to continue supporting Epiphany School year after year? We hope all Epiphany parents will help to keep our school growing. Not only are students at our school the future teachers of our world, but they are also certainly the most precious part of all our lives right now. We are grateful to be able to financially support this amazing educational program each year.
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By the Numbers:
2022 Annual Fund Committee Thanks to our Annual Giving Committee Members at each grade level, who helped to keep the enthusiasm and momentum going:
$534,650 100% 2022-2023
Annual Fund Epiphany School’s Annual Fund enables the school to make meaningful and historic investments in its campus, staffing, professional development opportunities, and academic program. In recent years, the Annual Fund directly impacted the school’s ability to provide teachers with leadership and mentorship opportunities, allowed us to upgrade technology across campus, ensured we can hire and retain talented staff in critical roles, increased the financial aid we offer families, and advanced our Math and English Language Arts curriculum and instructional practices. This important philanthropic effort funds the necessary short and long-term investments that ensure every student is well-supported and every teacher can deliver on the power and promise of an Epiphany School education. In the 2022-23 school year, our powerful seven-week campaign exceeded our $475,000 goal and raised record-breaking numbers!
Total Amount Raised
Trustee Participation
97%
89%
Family Participation
Faculty & Staff Participation
429 Gifts to the 2022-2023 Annual Fund
Annual Fund Chairs
Pre-K
Lee Falck
Gena Bettin
Charlie Butler
Mark Harrast
Kindergarten
First
Aaron Wilson
Khahn Tran
Stephanie True
Charlie Butler
Second
Third
Julie Bahnmiller
Aaron Hinojosa
Vanessa Thompson
Corrie Rosen
Fourth
Fifth
Matt Barrett
Alyson Scadron Branner
Jessica Hughes
Mandy Gandt
Leadership Lee Falck
Family Giving Participation by Student Class Year Pre-K
Mandy Gandt Jonathan McCullough
100%
Kindergarten
100%
First Grade
100%
Second Grade
95%
Third Grade
100%
Fourth Grade
100%
Fifth Grade
89%
Auction 2023
By the Numbers
We appreciate and thank Auction 2023 Chair, Ashleigh Walls, and her entire planning committee, for their leadership in producing a truly memorable event last March at Block41 in Belltown! Auction 2023: Epiphany School in Bloom was a wonderful evening filled with laughs, dancing, fun, and spirited fundraising. With the generosity of our amazing community, we were able to raise over $415,000 to enrich Epiphany School programming—with $233,475 of that total supporting our financial aid program through our Raise the Paddle program! We are incredibly grateful for our Auction committee and everyone who procured, volunteered, attended our event, donated, and raised their paddles!
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7
7
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
3 $1,500
12 $500
271
$415,575
Attendees
Raised
$233,475
$145,870
Raise the Paddle
Auction
$71,005
$9,385
Buy-Ins
Raffles
90
Day-Of Event & Design Co-Chairs
Silent Auction Co-Chairs Erin Lea Erin Callaghan Gena Bettin
Jessica Crain Colleen Bloomberg
Buy-In Co-Chair Stephanie True
Marketing/ Communications Chair
Raffle Co-Chairs
Ashleigh Walls
Ashley O’Neil
Raquel Barrett Kirsten Backus
Lower Grade Level Art Co-Chairs
Dessert Dash Co-Chairs
Upper Grade Level Art Co-Chairs
Total Paddle Raises
10 $2,500
$250
Chair
Nesta So March Chao
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5
Auction 2023 Leadership Team
26
$1,500
6
$1,000
5 $100
Somany An Emily Liu Inclusion Co-Chairs Sarah Nicholson Jessica Bohl Live Auction Chair
Other
Effie Gleason
Erica Gordon Grace Pak Wine Co-Chairs Mandy Gandt Kirsten Wiggers Jessica Hughes General Committee Members Allison Bransfield John Hjelmstad Danielle Green Elizabeth Siegel Jacquie Lombard
First graders enjoying an Annual Fund celebration! 14
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Leadership Donor Gatherings
Ways to Give
A series of Leadership Donor Gatherings honored participants in each giving level, as our community came together to celebrate the school’s many successes and the generosity of our donors.
Online or Mail
Thank you for your support of Epiphany School! However you choose to give, know that any amount will help the school immeasurably. There are many ways to make a gift to the school, including:
Make a one-time or recurring donation using our online donation platform that allows for secure transactions. You also have the opportunity to contribute by mail with a personal, foundation, or business check.
Pledges A pledge is a promise to donate a certain amount of money over a designated period of time. You can choose to fulfill your pledge with a one-time donation or a series of payments before the donation deadline. Pledging your intended donation allows you to commit your support to the Annual Fund while paying on a timeline that works best for you.
Stocks & Securities These can be a strategic way to maximize tax benefits and often minimize capital gains taxes. You can easily transfer stock electronically to our school’s brokerage account. The value of your gift and tax deduction is the mean price of the stock on the date of transfer.
Matching Gifts Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? You may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift! Matching gifts are counted toward your annual giving in our donor recognition categories. Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to learn more about ways to support Epiphany School:
Clockwise from top: Robert Spock Circle Gathering at Derek and Jessica Crain’s home; Leadership Donor gathering at Effie and Kevin Gleason’s home; the donor gift for Jean Augustine Circle Contributors. 16
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Endowment Funds The Epiphany School Endowment was created in 1983 to ensure the financial stability of the school. It has grown to more than $14 million today. The corpus is kept in place; the earnings from the endowment provide monies for special projects, financial aid, faculty development, arts enrichment, technology, buildings and grounds, and learning skills. The establishment of the Endowment Fund Campaign in 1983 was spearheaded by Mr. Jack Goodfellow and a committee of past presidents of the Epiphany School Board of Trustees. Below is a little bit of information on a few of our named Endowments.
Arts Fund
Financial Aid Endowment
Established in 1992, the purpose of this fund is to provide funding to our art program to allow students to be creative and express their artistic curiosities.
Established in 1990. The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition support to families who may not otherwise be able to afford an Epiphany School education.
Augustine Hall Maintenance Established in 1998, the purpose of this fund is to cover ongoing improvements and maintenance of Augustine Hall. It is named after Epiphany School’s seventh Head of School, Jean Augustine.
Dorothy Griffin Learning Skills Scholarship Established in 1984 by Matt and Cameron Griffin, in honor of their mother, Dorothy P. Griffin, to honor her upon retirement from 15 years of teaching Learning Skills at Epiphany School. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial aid to Epiphany School students requiring supplemental Learning Skills support and tutoring to learn and thrive in school and to reach their full potential.
Faculty Enrichment Established in 1983 by the Board of Trustees to support teacher professional development.
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Endowment Funds
2022-2023
2021-2022
Contributors to Endowment Funds
Arts Fund
$320,425
$289,770
We are very grateful to those who contributed to Epiphany School’s endowment funds during this fiscal year.
Augustine Hall Maintenance
$163,030
$147,433
Jenny and Richard Cummins
Board Designated Endowment
$10,624,015
$9,607,602
Dorothy Griffin Learning Skills Scholarship
$571,706
$442,130
Faculty Enrichment
$36,350
$32,420
Financial Aid Endowment
$191,498
$173,176
General Buildings & Grounds
$4,035
$3,649
General Endowment
$1,573,834
$1,414,085
General Learning Skills
$71,750
$64,885
General Learning Skills Scholarship
$46,933
$42,442
George O. Edwards Faculty Enrichment
$228,752
$206,867
Jenny Cummins Children’s Opportunity Fund
$111,633
$84,223
Skills program.
Moccasin Lake Foundation Endowment Fund
$387,032
$350,000
Technology Fund
Robert Spock Learning Skills
$81,921
$74,084
Established in 1992. This fund supports improvements in technology hardware, software, and faculty training, all an integral part of the Epiphany School education experience.
Technology Fund
$195,141
$176,472
Willard Smith Buildings & Grounds
$59,883
$54,153
Total Endowment Funds
$14,667,938 $13,163,391
Matt Griffin and Evelyne Rozner Dwayne and Andrea King Macquarie Group Limited Jeffrey Shiu and Emily Liu The Whatley Family Foundation
General Buildings & Grounds Established in 1990, the purpose of this fund is to support and maintain the historic buildings and grounds of the Epiphany School campus.
George O. Edwards Faculty Enrichment Established in 2008 by the Board of Trustees, in honor of Epiphany School’s ninth Head of School, George O. Edwards. Inspired by George’s commitment to the ongoing education of his faculty and staff, this fund supports faculty/staff development and enrichment.
Jenny Cummins Children’s Opportunity Fund Established in 2019 by Jenny and Richard Cummins. The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition assistance to under-represented students. It is the donor’s preference that the award supports students of African American, African, Hispanic, or Latino origin.
Moccasin Lake Foundation Endowment Fund Established in 2022 by the Moccasin Lake Foundation. The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition assistance to Epiphany School students and families.
Robert Spock Learning Skills Established in 1983 by the Board of Trustees, in honor of Epiphany School’s fourth Head of School, Robert Spock. The purpose of this fund is to provide support to Epiphany School’s Learning
Willard Smith Buildings & Grounds Established in 1997.
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers At its heart, Epiphany School’s culture of philanthropy is built on the spirit of volunteerism. There are so many ways to get involved in our school community, from volunteering in our classrooms and library to sharing your personal stories, family and cultural traditions, or professional expertise with our students. In the past year alone, families have read stories in classrooms, chaperoned field trips, helped produce our annual Carnival event, organized our donation drives, handed out hot cocoa at our First Friday Fun tables, and so much more. Additionally, grandparents and special friends have attended grade-level performances, enjoyed lunch with their student, and attended Grandparents and Special Friends Day.
2022-2023 Volunteer Hours: 5,000+ 2022-2023 EPC Co-Presidents Erin Lea and Somany An.
Ice Cream Social Curriculum Night Walk to School Day First Friday Hot Cocoa
2022-2023 EPC Executive Committee Volunteers EPC Co-Presidents Erin Lea
Annual Fund Celebrations
Somany An
Grade Level Performances
EPC Welcome Committee Chairs
STEM Night
Ashley O’Neil
Teacher Appreciation Flower Arrangements Grandparent and Special Friends Day Carnival Graduation Reception Auction
Gena Bettin EPC Volunteer and Community Engagement Chair Danielle Green EPC Secretary Khanh Tran EPC Advisory Chairs Nikki Putnam Kirsten Wiggers Grace Pak
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Volunteer Opportunities The Epiphany Parent Council (EPC) is made up of all of the parents/guardians who have a student currently enrolled at Epiphany School. Each year, the school and the EPC executive committee ask parent/guardian volunteers to help run and support the many activities and celebrations that foster our vibrant and inclusive community.
“Volunteering at Epiphany School means I can show up for my daughter and support the school at the same time. By seeing me volunteer it shows her that I am invested in her education and the Epiphany community.” —Danielle Green, current parent and EPC Volunteer and Community Engagement Chair
There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the school year such as joining field trips, spending time in the classroom, and serving as a parent ambassador on an admissions tour!
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CLASS OF 2023
Thank you to our generous matching gift companies! Company matching gifts are a great way to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift. Matched donations are counted toward your annual giving level in our donor recognition categories. This year, we received record-breaking numbers through our matching gift program! Epiphany School gratefully acknowledges recently receiving matching gifts from the following:
Our Latest Alumni! Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We are excited to share that members of this class are now attending the following top middle schools in the Puget Sound area: The Bush School Hamlin Robinson School Islander Middle School Lake Washington School District
Atlassian
LendingTree, LLC
Lakeside School
Avanade
Lucky Seven Foundation
The Northwest School
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Macquarie Group Limited
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences University Prep
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Microsoft Giving Campaign Morningstar, INC
The Boeing Company Gift Matching Program Envestnet Financial Technologies Inc. Expedia Gives Matching Gifts Program F5, Inc GoDaddy Google
Nvidia Principal Financial Group Salesforce Starbucks Partner Giving Programs
Caia Bailey
Andrew Hatch
Mason Rosauer
Natalie Baker
Finn Johnson
Gregory Shiu
T-Mobile Matching Gifts
Baxter Baty
Abisan Kahssai
Oliver Shukis
Triology Equity
Huck Branner
Julia Kosloff
Konrad Stillner
Juliet Callaghan
Holler Lea
Mimi Walls
Tate Cantlin
Khailee Martinez
Ravi Wang
Hannah Falck
Luke Miller-Pepin
Sophia Wardell
Conrad Gandt
Freddie Moore
Alice Watts
Raleigh Gordon
Afton Pak
Lillian Wicklund
Otis Greene
Eleanor Perrine
Sebastien Wiggers
August Gualtieri
Grady Putnam
Evelyn Woerner
Jojo Hansen
Charley Rolfe
Joshua Green Foundation, Inc.
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The Class of 2023
The Walt Disney Company Foundation
Intel
62 Gifts Matched
Washington Middle School
From $98,261 Donated Matches
Highlights from a fifth-grade year include, clockwise from top left, a full-grade portrait; the fifth-grade performance; fundraising for the Annual Coin Drive; leadership opportunities including ushering at performances; and the overnight trip to NatureBridge.
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Class of 2016 Reunion Alumni from the Epiphany School Class of 2016 are proudly representing our school at the following colleges and universities: Barnard College Baylor University California Polytechnic State University Case Western Reserve University Colby College Colorado College Columbia University Hamilton College Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University Loyola Marymount Northeastern University Occidental College Pitzer College Salisbury University Santa Clara University Seattle Pacific University Southern Methodist University Every year, we bid farewell to our graduating seniors with a heartwarming Epiphany School alumni reunion, offering a cherished journey down memory lane. This past June, we joyfully gathered over 35 members of the Class of 2016 to celebrate and reminisce about their time at Epiphany School! This occasion provides a unique opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, beloved teachers, and families. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee for your upcoming alumni reunion or hosting an alumni parent event, please reach out to Alanna Hamilton, Annual Giving and Alumni Manager, at ahamilton@epiphanyschool.org.
Stanford University Texas Christian University Tulane University University of California, Santa Barbara University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis
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Stay Connected Alumni at Epiphany School have so many opportunities to stay connected! In the past alumni have returned to campus to volunteer and connect with old friends at Carnival, read to our pre-k students, lead after-school clubs for Extended Day, and attend our annual class reunion. Whether you’re stopping by to say hello to your former teachers, giving to our Annual Fund, or volunteering for one of our school’s many beloved events, your participation is vital—and so appreciated!
Alumni Opportunities Once you become an alumnus of Epiphany School, you are forever a part of this caring and supportive community. Whether you are a seventh grader, high school sophomore, college graduate, out-of-towner, or local community member, there are many ways for you to stay involved in life at Epiphany School. • Share your story and your latest contact information (scan the QR code below!) • Run an Extended Day Club • Join us and volunteer at our annual Carnival event • Work or volunteer at our summer and school break camps • Volunteer in classrooms or on our playground • Participate in service learning projects
Get in touch with us and learn more by emailing alumni@epiphanyschool.org
Alumni enjoy returning to Carnival to catch up with friends, spend time with their younger siblings, help volunteer at a booth, or even host their own booth!
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A L U M N I U P D AT E S
Alumni Updates
Class of 1975
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Emma Gilshannon, Class of 2010
Ginny Barnes, Class of 2012
Emmett Arnold is currently studying abroad in France for a semester after falling in love with French at Epiphany with Madame Z. Emmett shared he truly doesn’t think he would be in France right now if it weren’t for Madame Z and her impact on him as a student.
Emma Gilshannon has returned to Connecticut after graduating college in 2021. Working as a medical assistant at the Planned Parenthood clinic in New Haven, Emma passionately cares for patients, advocating for their right to make informed health decisions. She plans to continue at the clinic for another year before pursuing a master’s degree in nursing to become an advanced practitioner in nurse midwifery.
Ginny Barnes completed her degree in Mechanical Engineering from USC in May 2022. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at USC, furthering her academic achievements.
Paris Buren, Class of 2015
Max Crouse, Class of 2021
Anya Arnold, Class of 2021
Paris Buren recently declared a major in political science and is on the pre-law track at Emory University. Additionally, she has been accepted as a student intern for Emory’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement.
Max Crouse completed the Tunnel Vision Marathon! The race marked Max’s first marathon and his father, former Board member (and fellow runner) Dan Crouse’s second. Max expressed his continued inspiration from Mr. Bush’s motto, “Finish Strong!”
Anya Arnold has started rowing, discovering a passion for the sport and the friendships she has already made. She just wishes she started sooner! Anya shared her gratitude for her time at Epiphany School and acknowledged the impact of learning manners and the 3 Rs and Cs on her life thus far.
we do hope is that if they are reading this, know that now and forever we will be very deeply appreciative of for their generosity. It has made a huge difference in our lives.
Starling D. Hunter III, Ph.D. Dr. Starling D. Hunter III shared a very special story: I attended Epiphany School from kindergarten to sixth grade. The years were 1968-1975. The late Mr. Spock was headmaster then. My younger brother also attended Epiphany for part of that time. In the summer of 1972— between third and fourth grade for me—our father died of cancer. Some years later I learned from my now-deceased
Emmett Arnold, Class of 2018
mother that she was financially unable to send us back to the school after our father’s passing. However, someone at or associated with the school made an anonymous donation that allowed us to continue, at least until such time as my mother remarried, perhaps even longer. My brother and I have never been told the name of the anonymous donor(s) and we don’t really need to know. All
As for how things turned out... after Epiphany, we both went on to Lakeside. I eventually got an undergraduate in electrical engineering and worked at Boeing, then went to Duke for my MBA, and then later a PhD also from Duke. I was also on the faculty at MIT and Carnegie Mellon (among others). I now live in Sweden and next year will be teaching at London Business School. My brother became a software engineer.
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