2024-2025 Report on Philanthropy
Statement of Purpose Our purpose is to create a supportive and caring community that cherishes love of learning, creativity, and individuality, and that provides teachers and students with both support and freedom to take risks in order to reach their full potential. Implicit in our philosophy is the goal of bringing students to their highest level of academic and personal competency, both for their present and in preparation for their future education. In addition, we share a much larger purpose. We see Far Brook’s mission as a desire to use and to adapt the principles of progressive education and its philosophy of pragmatism for a changing world, and while valuing academic excellence and respect for nature, to instill a creative response to learning with great art, drama, music, and literature as models. Our approach to education demands that both students and teachers be active participants in a reciprocal learning experience. We recognize the role of metaphor, ritual, and tradition in children’s lives and the power of the arts in the learning process. Our curriculum is unified by interdisciplinary studies of thematic units and great historical eras, which allow children to relate themselves to the universe and to the history of mankind. A Far Brook education takes place in an environment of natural beauty and intimacy, where character and citizenship are valued as much as achievement, process as much as product. It is our desire to touch the lives of children so they may live life wisely and with great joy.
Dear Far Brook Community, We are pleased to share the Far Brook School 2024-2025 Report on Philanthropy. Throughout the following pages, you will find an overview of the previous year—one that reflects meaningful progress and continued partnership, as our community came together to support the people, programs, and experiences that define Far Brook and bring our mission to life. Every act of generosity—large and small—helps ensure that our students learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection. Earlier this year, Far Brook began a strategic planning process to guide the School’s direction over the next several years. A Steering Committee of trustees, parents, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the School has been guiding this work, gathering input from across our community. As part of this process, the broader Far Brook community has been invited to share perspectives and feedback to ensure the plan reflects our collective vision. We look forward to introducing the final strategic plan in spring 2026. We are in the early stages of a fundraising effort to bring key elements of this vision to life for our students, faculty, and families. We are deeply grateful for our community’s thoughtful engagement as we shape Far Brook’s future. This past year was outstanding for philanthropy, with gifts and pledges totaling more than $2.9 million—a remarkable achievement that reflects the profound generosity of our community. Early gifts to the upcoming campaign, along with ongoing support for the endowment, tuition assistance, and other initiatives, continue to strengthen the School and expand opportunities for our students. The 2024-2025 Far Brook Fund, our annual giving program, surpassed its goal, raising more than $427,000 to provide vital resources that directly enhance every student’s experience, every day. Far Brook’s endowment continues to grow at an exceptional rate, reflecting our community’s enduring commitment to both the School’s present and its future. We are focused on the prudent stewardship of all financial resources, managing these assets responsibly to safeguard Far Brook’s long-term sustainability while nourishing the vibrant teaching, learning, and creative exploration happening every day. As of June 30, 2025, the endowment had a fair market value of $11,694,699, an increase of nearly 13% over the previous year. This growth reflects the power of collective generosity and careful management, helping to preserve our mission for generations to come. To learn more about our endowment, please visit the Endowment section of this report. We have immense gratitude for our generous donors—current and alumni families, trustees, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends, and corporate matching gift partners—whose steadfast support sustains and strengthens this school of “uncommon quality.” We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our parent organization, the Parent Community Connection (PCC), which has evolved and grown over the past year, fostering community, joy, and belonging for parents and caregivers in close collaboration with the School. We are grateful to the many volunteers who contribute their time, talents, and remarkable creativity, bringing positive energy and enthusiasm as we work together to strengthen our community. Your commitment to Far Brook makes certain that it continues to offer a rich, progressive education—one that is experiential, grounded in nature, focused on social justice, and immersed in the arts. Together, we are nurturing expansive thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and empowered learners who are ready to engage thoughtfully with the world beyond our campus. On behalf of Far Brook’s Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff, thank you for your partnership, your generosity, and your belief in the enduring power of a Far Brook education. Warmly,
Amy Ziebarth Head of School
Renée Sekino Wolfe Chair, Board of Trustees
Financial Summary Below is a summary of the 2024-2025 school year.
Operating Revenue
Operating Expenses
69% Tuition and Application Fees
63% Salaries and Benefits 12% Tuition Assistance
19%* Contributions
9% Buildings and Grounds
12% Auxiliary and Other Income
7% Administrative
* Excludes Pledges
5% Instructional and Student Services 4% Auxiliary Services and Activities
Giving Summary Thank you to our incredible community of current parents, alumni, alumni families, trustees, faculty, administration, and community friends who support Far Brook School. Your donations make our progressive educational experience possible for every student.
We are grateful to our incredible community for their support of The Far Brook Fund and for investing in everything we love about our School, including student programs, capstone experiences, faculty development, tuition assistance, and so much more. A special thank you to our 2024–2025 Far Brook Fund Leadership team and Ambassadors for their incredible support and partnership:
Far Brook Fund Co-Chairs
Katharine Larsen Parent Co-Chair
Tanya Nicholson Miller Alumni Parent Co-Chair
Amy Yin Alumni Parent Co-Chair
Parent Ambassadors
Alumni Parent Ambassadors
Faculty Ambassadors
Jennifer and Jake Buurma Brian Dalton Brendan Kelly Jason Kruk Jiawen Pi Deena Sengstacke Ellen Thornton Suzanne Travers
Keisa Anthony Kristen Balderston Eileen Gefell Elyse Post ‘78
Chris Murphy Amy Striem
Endowment As of June 30, 2025, Far Brook’s endowment totaled $11,694,699, representing an endowment per student of $51,746, well above the NAIS median endowment per student in elementary schools, K-12 schools, and schools with 200300 students. This permanent fund is an enduring source of strength for the School, made possible by the vision and generosity of donors who choose to invest in our long-term future. The principal is preserved in perpetuity and prudently invested, ensuring that every gift continues to grow and support Far Brook for generations to come. In accordance with a Board-approved policy, a percentage of the endowment is drawn each year to support the operating budget. This annual distribution provides steady resources to support academic programs, experiential learning, immersion travel experiences, tuition assistance, DEC initiatives, faculty development, facilities, and general needs, all of which define a Far Brook education. Endowment giving is one of the most powerful ways a donor can make a lasting impact. While annual gifts through The Far Brook Fund support the School’s immediate needs, and major gifts and capital campaigns fuel transformative initiatives and capital projects, endowment gifts secure Far Brook’s future. They help safeguard the School during times of economic change, support long-term planning, and ensure that the mission, values, creativity, and joyful learning at the heart of Far Brook remain strong for the students of today and tomorrow.
Endowment Funds Far Brook has specialized endowment funds as well as expendable funds which create lasting opportunity and impact for our students and faculty. These center on the arts, scholarships, tuition assistance, professional development, faculty benefits, building upkeep, and more. Arts Endowment Funds Kramer Art Fund Fredda S. Leff Special Projects Endowment Polly S. Niebling Drama Fund Building Endowment Funds Milton H. Stern Endowment Fund The Ruth and Max Segal Family Library Endowment Fund Faculty Endowment Funds The Elliott Averett Family Fund for Teacher Benefits Faculty Endowment Fund Faculty Opportunity Fund Endowment for Teacher Benefits Moore Faculty Benefit Fund General Endowment Funds The 2023-24 Board and Emeritus Trustees 75th Anniversary Endowment Fund Scholarship Endowment Funds Mary Adams Scholarship for Mathematics and Science Edwin A. Finckel Scholarship for the Arts The Founding Families Scholarship Endowment Fund The George Bartol Scholarship The Hite Scholarship
The James E. and Elizabeth Hughes Scholarship Endowment Fund The Patrick Jeffrey Scholarship Endowment Fund William R. Johnson Scholarship for the Arts Barbara Jordan Endowment Scholarship The Koven Family Scholarship The Paula Levin Lower School Scholarship Fund Marks Student Scholarships The Opportunity Scholarship Fund for Excellence The Caroline Pfohl and Damien Ho Scholarship Carol Silver Endowment for Student Scholarships The Roberta and Saul Wolfe Lower School Endowment Fund Funds In Formation Ed Solecki Endowment Fund for the Arts D’Ann Ippolito Fund to Support Third Grade Curriculum and Faculty Expendable Funds The Faculty Fund for Innovation High School Tuition Assistance Fund The Joan H. Stern Speaker Series for Faculty Development Music and Instrument Fund
We are grateful to Far Brook’s Community of Supporters Emily Abramowitz Adam ‘02 and Justin Adam
Joan and David Burr Jacob and Jennifer Buurma
Marcus Daniels and Cassaundra Sledge
Addison Taylor Catering
Gregory and Margo Campbell
Alice Davison
Kenneth and Rachael Adler
Richard Carlin and Jessica Myers
David Ellis Events
Ron Alden
Paul and Renie Carniol
William and Donna Deltz
Arielle Anema and Matthew Mates
Samuels - Carniol Philanthropic Fund
The Denver Foundation
Eric Carniol ‘00 and Aliza Alter Carniol
Drs. Elsie and Trevor DeSouza
Joan Angelo Anonymous (14)
Gregory Cass ‘86 and Donna Cass
The Dornam Foundation
Keisa Anthony
Sandy Castor
Bryn and Joanne Douds
Nathan Arnell and Heidi Hellring
Eric Castro
Michael and Dore DuHaime
Hugh Atkins Linda and Donald Auld
Morgan Furst Certner ‘02 and Dan Certner
Orianne Dutka ‘94 and Blake Rawdin
Koonam and Baiju Aurora
Gillian and Dan Chandre
Daniel and Catherine Dyer
Joseph B. Baker ‘62
Cheng Chang and Jin Wei
Eric and Lauren Eisner
Larissa and Charles Baker
Melissa Charles-Dalce
Lacey and Jacob Elberg
David and Kristen Balderston
Ankit Chaudhary and Moon Surana
Paul Hildebrand and Katharine Balderston ‘03
Zhen Cheng and Jianghua Yin
Nicole Fabian Engelke ‘88 and Mark Engelke
Dr. and Mrs. William R. Chenitz
Anne and Frank Engelkraut
Jennifer and Matthew Barba
Randy and Janice Cherkis
Garnesha and Oputa Ezediaro
Maria Barovero
Michael Chernoff ‘95 and Sarah Chernoff ‘95
Carmine and Erika Fanelle
April Bell-Martha and Richard Martha
Roggi Chuquimarca ‘13
Yu Feng and Yuan Yan
Edna Cintron
David Finckel ‘67 and Wu Han
Jonathan Bick ‘68 and Barbara Bick
Patra Cogan
Meredith Fisher ‘85
Juliet Moretti and Adam Bisceglia
Thea and Daniel Cogan-Drew
Barry and Irene Fisher
Sandra P. Blackwood
Thomas Cogan-Drew ‘23
Peter and Mary Sue Fisher
Mona Boewe and Charles Miller ‘81
Todd Cohen and Jessica Fernandez
Ellen Flamm
Barbara Borozan and John Kidd
Liz and Jon Colleran
R. Lew Breckenridge
ConnectOne Bank
Kate Niebling Flynn ‘57 and Thomas Flynn
Harold G. Brown III ‘74
Vanessa and Christopher Connolly
Aid and Dzenana Galijatovic
Erin and Daniel Brown
Amanda and Alejandro Cravino
Rachel and Daniel Garcia
M. Nadine Burnett
Colin Cummings ‘19
Eileen Gefell
Ted Burnett
Customized Benefit Solutions, Inc
Kathleen Gefell Centola
Christopher and Katy Burns
Brian and Ariana Dalton
Alexandre and Dita Gerber
Sarah Anfora and Gregory Rasmusson
Kameno and Kenyanna Bell
Florence and Paul DeRosa Joanna and Wendy Doran-Paley
Huyan Fang and Weirong Zhang
Ned and Virginia Gerstman
Katelyn Kempf Foley
Kojak and Megan Martin
Nebiyou Girma and Selamawit Getachew
Abigail Spies Kennedy ‘67 and Bradley Kennedy
Alisha and Fabio Martinez
Jordan and Suzanne Glatt
James and Lauren Kingham
James and Lindsay McHugh
James Glossman and Rachel Murphy
Karen Kirk ‘03
Marjorie and James McInerney
Valerie Ann Leeds Donor Advise Fund
Rene Mclean and Lylette Pizarro
Megan and Micah Gottlieb
Olubukunola Kolawole and Dana Rhule
David Melillo and Ann DeCamp
Meeta Grewal and Inderpreet Batra
William S. Koven ‘04
Naihoby Mera
Ellen Hakes
Rose Koven ‘06
Stefon and Shané Harris
Orin Kramer ‘59
Bernie Middendorf and Karen Karvazy
Adrian and Janice Hartman
Jeffrey and Leah Kronthal
Paul Hastings and Debbie Wissel
Jason Kruk and Lucy Spalton
Tiyale Hayes and Nelson Troche-Hayes
Kwartler-Barash Family Fund Lalla Giving Fund
Elizabeth Graves Miller ‘58 and David Miller
Hemera Foundation
Marisa and Reginald Lambert
Susan and Robert Mintz Donor Fund
Denver Hinton ‘10
Julie Lanz and Michael McLennan
Gloria and Anthony Monteiro
Gregory Hoffman
Andrés Lederman and Lourdes Blanco
James Montgomery ‘52
Stuart Lederman ‘75 and Lynn Lederman
Daniel Horowitz and Brigitte Moreno
Michael Goldfarb and Noemi Schor Raj P. Gona ‘83
Leon Hong and Cindy Zhou Harvey Weiss and Susan Horowitz
Harriet Mayshark ‘65
Neil Mehta and Paula Cheng-Mehta
Milan Milinkovic and Nevena Bojovic Jenifer Miller ‘77 and Daniel Schwartzstein
Elena Morataya and Gustavo Romana
Joanne and James Lee
Kilian Muller and Rahel Ehrensperger Muller
Vicki Horowitz
Matthew Leff ‘94 and Iryna Leff
Amanda and Christopher Murphy
James E. Hughes, Jr. ‘56
Bruce Leff
Derek Christopher Murphy ‘07
John and Katherine Ike
Leonard Family Foundation
Derek and Mikki Murphy
Patrick Ippolito
Susan and Steven Levenson
Emi Ithen and Jordan Leff
Michael Levin ‘87 and Jenny Levin
Omalawa Musa and Marisol Rubecindo
Jeffrey Family Fund
Alan and Paula Levin
Emily Myers and Nirupam Sinha
Beth Jeffrey
Michael and Irena Lewis
Matthew Nadler ‘80 and Ann Nadler
Jiang Giving Fund
Jenny Wu and Kevin Ling
Peter Ncanywa
Ashur Barrett Kalb ‘92
William and Jennifer Linn
Tanya Nicholson Miller
Rowain Kalichstein
Jonathan Littman
Michael Niebling ‘54
Nikita Saxena Kalluri ‘06
Noriko Okamoto and Thomas Liu
Alain Noel and Stephanie Fils-Noel
Kamen Family Charitable Fund
Susannah Lloyd-Jones and Jordan Gabay
Eberechukwu Ogbonna
Henry and Ellen Lucas
Benjamin Shang-Lian Ooi ‘21
Esther and David Lusk
Amy Yin and James Ooi
Robert and Nola Lynch
Bess Oransky ‘92 and Craig deLaurier
Gordon and Blair MacInnes
Charles Oransky and Dee Hellring
Frank and Helen Macioce
Stephen Oremus and Justin Bohon
Gordon Allen Keil
Maher Charitable Foundation
Katielyn and Jonathan Keith
Cordelia Manning
Senol Ozturk and Gulgun Bayaz-Ozturk
Brendan Kelly and Juliane Corman
Katherine Marantz
Barbara and James Pagos
Robert Kelly
Dr. Laura Levin Mardyks
Cat and Meredith Palmer
Lucy Marks ‘65 and Scott Sprinzen
PayPal Giving Fund
Michael Horowitz ‘98 and Pamela Silver
Danielle Kane ‘01 and Aaron Smith Helen Kaplus Amber Kapoor and Ritika Burman Angela and Douglas Kaufman Adam Keil ‘92 and Elizabeth (Plotkin) Keil ‘93
Roberto Olazagasti
Ava Bry Penman ‘58 and Lewis Lockwood
Patricia Santoro ‘61 and Daniel Rosenthal
Christine Susko
Rose Perez
Caroline Sargent
Kathy Taylor
Nicholas Perry ‘18
Mary Sargent
Jazmine and Keino Thompson
Daniel Sussman Pincus ‘92
Brian Satenstein, Shawn Jordan, Dan Llanes, & Ted Lawson
Mark and Ellen Thornton
David and Marilyn Plotkin
Sarah Boring Satterthwaite ‘59 and William Satterthwaite
Christine and Peter Tiboris
Ann Pollack ‘72
Kelley and Benjamin Schupak
Abigail Tizzio ‘10
Elyse Post ‘78 and Adam Lipnick
Marc Schwartz and Robyn Bennett
Barbara Tobey
Kimberly and James Pounds
Michael and Rosemary Scoppetuolo
Sofia Tomé and Luis Santos
Maeghan Scott and Adam Dubiel
Amy and David Tomsey
Anne Marie Scully
Suzanne Travers
Sedgwick/Torelli Charitable Fund
Alison and Michael Ullrich
Peter R. Segal
Mark Unferth and Jennifer Blau
Erin Segal ‘91 and Michael Sachse
United Healthcare
John and Rebecca Randall
Mary Segers
Martin Rebhun and Amy Lambert
Jennifer and Mark Semioli
Rafael Valverde and Jennifer Rosen Valverde
Amanda Richardson ‘98 and Matthew Eckman
P. Doak Sergent and D. Neil Marks
John and Lois Van Deusen
Kirsten and Aly Shivji
Deborah Richardson
Shivji Family Giving Fund
Thomas Van Doren ‘82 and Rachel Zhao
Rachael and Nathan Riley Nina Ritter ‘75
Gary Silverstrom ‘96 and Allison Weinstein
Idaliss Rivera Zavala
Suzanne and Edward Skloot
James and Jaime Robinson
Joseph Skloot and Erin Glazer
Larry and Pamela Rosenberg
Allison and Corey Smith
Ashley Horne and Erasmia Voukelatos
Shamara Rowe
Shekida A. Smith-Sandy ‘01
Nancy Walker
Catherine and J. David Rush
Edward Solecki and Linda McNish
Richard Saber ‘15
Addison and Kerra Sollog
Buckner Ashby Wallingford II and Joan Amelia Cassidy
Zain and Jamie Saeed
Frances Soverel ‘67
The Sagner Family Foundation
Michael Sperling ‘72 and Priscilla Fishler
Adam Plotkin ‘90 and Adam Abrahams
Shilpi Prasad and Shashank Mohan Julie and David Preston Ashwin and Jennifer Prithipaul Joshua and Joan Rabinowitz Marbella Perera and David Raimondo
Minelly Saladin Alan and Florence Salisbury Nevil and Juliana Sampayo Jennifer Sanfilippo and Marc Pantoni Lena and Thomas Sansone
Nina Tsung-Sze and Alexander Sze
Ajit Thupil and Sumitra Ganesh
Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C.
Elizabeth Van Tassel Paul Vanikiotis Silvanio Barbosa Vieira and Nadia Lorena Folla
Malaika Walls and Donald Robinson Joe and Diane Walsh
Stetson-Futterman Family Fund
Robert Yang and Jamie Wang
Ashvi and Daniel Stone Tony and Nicole Stovall
Yuanyuan Wang and Wenping Chen
Amy Striem
Elias Warner ‘22
Sydney Strollo ‘17
Maurice Watkins and Terry Glanville
Harsh Sule and Katharine Larsen
Dr. Suffiyah Webb and Asata Evans
Neil and Nancy Weidner Pengda Wen and Michelle Xu Matthew Westerby Bradford Wiley ‘54 Peter Wiley ‘57 Deborah Wiley ‘61 Melissa and David Williams George and Andrea Wilson Matthew Withers Saul and Roberta Wolfe
Patricia Stern Zelkowicz ‘88 and Stephen Zelkowicz Stacy Strulowitz Zeller ‘71 and Lawrence Zeller Amy Ziebarth Ana Ziebarth ‘17 Elliott Ziebarth ‘19 Jonathan Ziebarth ‘16 Christine Zink and Dave Rabinowitz John and Marcia Zweig
Renée Sekino Wolfe and Jonathan Wolfe ‘90 Dominique Wolfe and David Wolfe ‘90 Susan Wolff Elaine Wynn and Christopher Boghosian Weiyu Yin and Kejun Zhu Makoto and Miriam Yoshida Michael Yu and Jessie Yeung Jane and Vladislav Yunger Nisha and Igor Zamkovsky Tommaso Zanobini and Diane Bakst Frederick and Susan Zeigler
Thank you to our outstanding volunteers To every parent, alum, faculty, staff member, and student who volunteered, led, organized, baked, decorated, planned, supported, or showed up—thank you. Your presence and participation are essential to the warmth and strength of the Far Brook community. To our 2024-2025 Parent Community Connection (PCC) Co-Chairs, current parents Komel Caruso and Amanda Richardson ‘98, your leadership, dedication, and support were instrumental in our continued efforts to build community and foster relationships while having fun!
Enrollment Management The 2024-25 Admissions journey for prospective families offered opportunities for additional meaningful touchpoints and a more personalized, streamlined process. This included reimagining key events such as Small Group Tours offered during the fall, along with continuing well-loved touchpoints like our Craft & Sip for Applicant Parents & Guardians, Winter Celebration, an Alumni Panel, and Affinity Coffees. New recruiting events included Neighborhood Coffees in current parents’ homes as well as two curriculum coffees, one for Math and the other for an overview of Progressive Education in the Lower School.
Number of Students: 226 New Students: 57
Number of Families: 174
African American 14.7%
Communities: 33
Asian American 9.8%
These eleven communities constitute 81.8% of this year’s student body:
Caucasian Non-Hispanic 43.1%
Maplewood/South Orange 36.4%
Newark 5.3%
Latino/Hispanic American 6.7%
Short Hills/Millburn 15.6%
Summit 3.6%
Middle Eastern American 0.9%
West Orange 8.0%
Chatham/Madison 4.9%
Multiracial American 18.7%
Livingston 3.1%
Montclair 4.9%
Southeast Asian American 6.2%
New Families: 40
Diversity, Equity, & Community (DEC) Diversity, equity, and social justice are central to Far Brook School’s vision of educational excellence. We strive to create the best learning environment and enriching community for all by embracing our society’s range of experiences, perspectives, and ways of being and knowing.
We are proud to share a few of the many DEC highlights from the 2024-25 school year: Student Engagement •
Over a dozen Heritage Morning Meeting celebrations with student participation
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Students attended monthly Affinity and Community Ally Groups
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Student volunteers and participants at Widening the Lens Diversity Conference
Professional Development & Other Learning Opportunities
Community Initiatives •
The Diversity Committee of the Board of Trustees drafted an updated diversity statement which was adopted by the Board in April 2025
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The Far Brook Community donated food and prepared bagged lunches for Bridges: Demanding Change, Ending Homelessness as part of our MLK Day of Action and Service
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Faculty participated in a two-part workshop on anti-semitism led by Project Shema
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Faculty members attended the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) in Denver
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Ninth annual Widening the Lens Diversity Conference hosted 12 independent schools, focusing on Beyond the Binary: Honoring Individuality, Identity, and Expression in our Communities with keynote speaker Jodie Patterson
Summer at Far Brook Since its debut in Summer 2022, Summer at Far Brook has grown into a vibrant and thriving part of our community. Each season we introduce new offerings, welcome new community partners, and create opportunities that reflect the wide-ranging interests of our campers. This past summer, 529 campers participated across nine weeks of programming, supported by 28 faculty members and 13 alumni who served in key roles, clear evidence of the strong and growing demand for meaningful summer experiences at Far Brook.
529
240
Total Campers
Returning Campers
289
New Campers
126
Current Far Brook Families
Campers Attended from 4 States (Arkansas, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey) Including 43 Towns in NJ
Redbull Soccer Camp
Science Experiments
Day Camp Garden Activities
Day Camp Archery Chess Specialty Camp
Take an Adventure Camp
Rizzo’s Wildlife Presentation
Robotics Specialty Camp
Alumni We are proud of our remarkable alumni who are continuing their educational journey at the following schools:
Class of 2025 Church Farm School IMG Academy Kent Place School LREI The Masters School Montclair Kimberley Academy Morristown Beard School Newark Academy The Pingry School Solebury School
Class of 2021 Boston College Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Duke University Emory University Gettysburg College Johns Hopkins University New York University Saint Peter’s University SUNY New Paltz Temple University UMass Amherst The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Chicago The University of Colorado The University of Utah Villanova University
Alumni Far Brook alumni remain an essential part of our community, no matter where their paths take them. We love welcoming them back for beloved traditions and hearing from them as they continue to learn, lead, and grow in the world. Their connection to Far Brook—sustained through visits, messages, and engagement from near and far—reminds us that the spirit of our School truly lasts a lifetime. Below, you will find just a few of the ways our alumni have remained connected to Far Brook from this past year.
Alumni in the NYC area gathered at the home of Dan Pincus ‘92 in Manhattan to reconnect and sing some classic Far Brook songs, accompanied by Erasmia on the piano.
Alumni return for our annual Processional.
Alumni near and far sent in sho Brook memories for our inaugu video compilation at give.farbr
Alumni, stay connected with Far Brook by visiting farbrook.org/alumni or emailing alumni@farbrook.org!
The class of 2021 reunited in Moore Hall to celebrate their high school graduations together and exciting new endeavors.
ort video clips, sharing their favorite Far ural Alumni Giving Day. View the full rook.org/alumnigivingday.
Current and prospective parents were invited to an Alumni Panel to hear first-hand how Far Brook has impacted their educational trajectories.
Introducing The Far Brook Fund Giving Circles We are pleased to introduce our new giving circles, each named in honor of a beloved Far Brook song, and invite you to join at any level with a gift that is meaningful to you:
‘Tis A Gift Circle $10,000 +
Shenandoah Circle $5,000 – $9,999
Nightingales Circle $1,000 – $4,999
Dear Friend Circle $1 – $999
Young Alumni Circle For alumni 1-15 years from graduation for gifts of $19.48 or more Leadership gifts of $1,000+ will be recognized with an invitation to our annual thank-you event.
2024-2025 Board of Trustees Thank you to our esteemed Board of Trustees, a dedicated group of current and past parents, alumni, and one member of the faculty, all with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. To learn more about the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees, visit farbrook.org/trustees. Renée Sekino Wolfe, Chair
Adam Keil ’92
Emeritus Trustees
Doak Sergent, Vice-Chair
James Kingham
Carmine Fanelle
Chris Burns, Treasurer
Tanya Nicholson Miller
Mary Sue Fisher
Nadine Burnett, Secretary
Joseph Skloot
James E. Hughes, Jr. ’56
Diane Bakst
Harsh Sule
Robert Kelly
Kenyanna Scott Bell
Amy Yin
Jeffrey Kronthal
Lourdes Blanco
Amy Ziebarth, Head of School
Charles Oransky
Roggi Chuquimarca ’13
Marc Schwartz
Alice Davison
Bradford Wiley ’54
Michael Goldfarb
Tommaso Zanobini
Ways to Give Far Brook is an extraordinary community supported by current parents, alumni, alumni families, faculty and administration, trustees, grandparents, and business and foundation friends. The impact of your giving is reflected in our students and our joyful environment.
Give Online Make a one-time or recurring donation to The Far Brook Fund by visiting farbrook.org/give or scanning the QR code.
Matching Gifts Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families. Most programs match on a dollar-per-dollar basis and can double or triple the size of your gift. All matching support will be credited to you. To search if your employer has a matching gift program, visit farbrook.org/matchinggifts or write to the Development department at development@farbrook.org.
Gifts of Stock or Wire Transfers By donating appreciated stock that you have held for more than a year directly to Far Brook, you avoid paying capital gains taxes. Plus, you are eligible to deduct the full fairmarket value of the asset you donated from your income taxes, up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS. Contact the Development team for our Gift of Securities directions or to arrange for a wire transfer.
Planned Giving Supporters of Far Brook can make planned gifts, also known as legacy gifts, which are commonly donated through a will or estate plan. Planned gifts have a meaningful impact on the School, while also potentially providing financial benefits for the donor. To learn more, please contact Far Brook’s Development team.
Save the Dates! We hope you will mark your calendars and show your support during any of these upcoming campaigns. Gifts of all sizes are truly meaningful and are used to enhance our students’ educational experiences during the current academic year.
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