ANNUALIMPACTOURCELEBRATINGSHAREDREPORT 2021-2022
03 WELCOME 04 ABOUT THE FRIENDS 05 FINANCIAL HEALTH 06 A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO 07 ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS 08 BY THE NUMBERS: OUR SHARED IMPACT 09 MEET THE CLASS OF 2022 10 STUDENT ENRICHMENT 11 ALUMNI SUPPORT: THE KNIGHT FUND 12 FACULTY SUPPORT 13 THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 THE FRIENDS OF FOUNDATION ACADEMIES
Dear FAmily,
Kathleen Reilly Streicher Executive Director Friends of Foundation Academies
3FRIENDS OF FOUNDATION ACADEMIES | ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022
▪ Honored and bid farewell to longtime CEO and champion of FA, Graig Weiss
Howie Powers FriendsChair of Foundation Academies
It is an honor to present the Friends of Foundation Academies 2021-2022 Annual Report, which celebrates our shared impact.
FA remains the highest-performing school in Trenton, NJ and in the top 8% of all NJ public schools. FA serves nearly 10% of Trenton’s student population. FA is ready to serve more students and families. We are committed to our city and believe that every child, not just the 500 children on our waiting lists, deserves a K-12 education that equips and empowers them to lead purpose-filled lives.
▪ Began an exciting next chapter by welcoming incoming CEO, Sheria McRae, and a newly-formed Executive Team
The Friends of FA are celebrating its 12th year of supporting the work of FA and YOU helped make the 2021-2022 school year the best yet.
At FA, we see our children and their value, and we foster an environment that equips and empowers them with the tools and confidence to succeed. As you will read in the following pages, this past year, we:
WELCOME
After the extreme challenges of the past two years, we have come back even stronger. Through it all, we have remained dedicated to funding efforts that enrich our student experiences, develop and celebrate our faculty and staff, and support our alumni.
▪ Trained, developed, and showed appreciation for our dedicated and skilled staff
▪ Awarded our second class of Round Table scholarships to four remarkable students
Thank you for your ongoing belief in the power of your impact and the potential of our Instudents.community,
Your continued support will help us to bridge the funding gap between FA and our district counterparts, support hundreds of alumni on their postsecondary paths and prepare us for our first phase of expansion in 2023-2024.
▪ Created and enriched opportunities for learning for all of our students, grades K-12
Over the past 12 years together, we have contributed nearly $2.7 million in support of our scholars.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
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Karen Andrade-Mims
The Friends of FA Board works with the Chief Executive Officer, Foundation Academies Leadership, students, alumni, and the Foundation Academies Board of Trustees (FABOT) to understand the school’s strategic vision and most pressing needs and then accepts and approves charitable donations for impactful grants to the school community.
Streicher*
The Friends of Foundation Academies (Friends of FA), a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, was founded in 2010 to encourage community support of Foundation Academies, a public K-12 charter school in Trenton, NJ.
The Friends of Foundation Academies supports, enhances, and promotes the work of FA by raising funds and delivering services, programs, and partnerships that equitably serve the best interests of our school community. As a public charter school, FA receives approximately 75 percent of the per-student dollar allocation that the district schools receive. Donations to the Friends help to bridge that gap by enriching our student experiences, developing and retaining faculty, and responding to the needs of our school
2021-22 BOARD
The Friends of FA Leadership Council involves the broader community in the critical work of our schools. The council is comprised of professionals across sectors, ages, and perspectives. This group meets throughout the year to discuss and support our city, our advancement initiatives, and our innovative work in K-12 public education.
to the Friends of Foundation Academies help provide the building blocks for even better schools and brighter futures for the children of Trenton. Your support helps us to enrich student experiences, keep alumni successfully on their postsecondary paths, build and equip classrooms, and recruit and support our incredible faculty.
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Joanna Herrera
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ABOUT THE FRIENDS
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Anthony Klockenbrink, Secretary
Graig Weiss*
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Howie Powers, Chair Reid McCarthy, Treasurer
2021-22 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
1. Student Enrichment
WHERE YOUR INVESTMENT WENT ■ Student Enrichment 38% ■ Alumni Support 20% ■ Faculty Support 22% ■ Facilities (unrelatedImprovementstoleaseagreement) 3% ■ Operations 17% 2021-22 CONTRIBUTIONS ■ Individuals 67% ■ Corporations 11% ■ Foundations 22% 5FRIENDS OF FOUNDATION ACADEMIES | ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022
2. Alumni Support: The Knight Fund
In addition to providing and maintaining the facilities our students deserve,* the Friends invest in three key areas:
*FACILITIES OUR CHILDREN DESERVE
3. Faculty Support
FINANCIAL HEALTH
The Friends of Foundation Academies is proud to report another year of strong support from our amazing donors. The Friends and our schools raised $468,328 in gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Under NJ law, charter schools may not build facilities with public funds. To expand and improve our high school facilities, the Friends of Foundation Academies purchased the neighboring vacant Holy Cross rectory site and spent the better part of the 2018-19 school year constructing a new 10,217 square foot addition in the city’s south ward. The existing school building received a complete HVAC, electrical, and interior upgrade. The Friends of FA proudly owns the high school campus and leases it back to the school.
My journey has reflected the growth of FA itself – and I am so excited about moving our schools and our community forward. Together with my new Executive Team, school leaders, faculty, staff – and supporters like you! – we are making a promise to each of our families and Atscholars.Foundation
“Our Promise is to equip our scholars to excel in learning and empower them to leadlives.”purpose-filled
Todd W. Kent, Ph.D.
Stacy A. Denton, Secretary/Treasurer
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Jacqueline Griffith, Vice President
Hello! I’m Sheria McRae, Chief Executive Officer at Foundation Academies.
We can do this work thanks to your support. Whether you donate time or money – or both! – we appreciate you.
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I invite you to stop by and see all the good happening this year.
2022-2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Pastor Antonio “Tone” Bellamy
Al-Lateef Farmer
Sheria McRae Chief Executive Officer Foundation Academies
Academies, we see our children and their value, and we work to create an environment that enables our scholars to lean into who they have been created to be.
Carl RichardSeidenSeigler-Carter
I’ve been at Foundation Academies since 2010, moving from a Middle School classroom, to become a dean, a principal and Chief Academic Officer, before taking over as CEO in July 2022.
Kimme Carlos, Board President
SENIOR
▪ Hispanic Students 45.5%
▪ Asian Students 0.3%
K-12 Total Enrollment: 1,100 (nearly 10% of Trenton’s public school population)
ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS
Graig Weiss, our CEO and FAmily member of 13 years, served our school community with integrity, humility, and unwavering focus on our children. Our Boards, Leadership Council, and entire school community express our deepest appreciation and celebration of Graig’s lasting contributions. It is much in thanks to Mr. Weiss that we are so well-positioned for a bright future at FA.
We are proud to be the largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school in Trenton, New Jersey. Founded in 2007 as a middle school, Foundation Academies began under the vision of a world where every child, irrespective of race, gender, academic ability, or socioeconomic background, has access to a high-quality public education — and we continue to work relentlessly to live up to this promise. We now serve more than 1,000 students K-12, operating with four schools on two campuses, and all FA students are admitted by lottery at random. Our consistently high ranking among all public schools in New Jersey and eight consecutive years of 100% college acceptance demonstrates that with the support of dedicated teachers and staff, every student can succeed in a great public school.
THANK YOU, MR. WEISS!
▪ Black Students 53.4%
ABOUT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES
Senior Director
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Natasia Cooper Chief Academic Officer
Sheria McRae CEO
DirectorAdvancement/ExecutiveofoftheFriendsofFoundationAcademies
2021-22 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
The mission of Foundation Academies is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty
Michelle Ruess
Kathleen Streicher
LEADERSHIP TEAM
OUR MISSION
Johanna Soto Director of Operations
Dr. Shanesia Davis Chief Talent Officer
SCHOOLS
▪ White Students 0.7%
▪ Other Ethnic Groups 0.1%
WATCH THIS VIDEO! 2021-2022 School Year Highlights
K-8 CAMPUS 363 West State St. Trenton, NJ 08618 9-12 CAMPUS 22 Grand St. Trenton, NJ 08611
Graduating Class: 70
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Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price Lunch: 80.1% Special Education Students: 9.9% Students with Limited English Proficiency: 7.3%
is the highest-ranking school
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■ Assisted 12 school community members with emergency funding in response to urgent and unexpected hardships.
■ 18 clubs were made possible at the Intermediate and Middle Schools, including Culinary Club, Girls Who Code, Martial Arts, Improv, Hip Hop Songwriting, and STEM. 92nd of New Jersey and in the City of
percentile in the State
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU, WE HAVE KICKED OFF THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR FROM A POSITION OF STRENGTH BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT… Foundation Academies ranks in the
■ 15 high school students attended the Harvard@ Home program in PreMed, Coding, Business, Politics, and Pre-Law.
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■ $250 was awarded to every membercollege-enrolledoftheClasses of 2018-2022.
■ The Friends of FA Knight Fund committed nearly $175,000 in financial support to our alums, including more than $52,000 in scholarships.tuition
“I am so proud of our students and teachers. With support from our families and community members, our learning community continues to grow, learn and achieve.”
BY THE NUMBERS: OUR SHARED IMPACT donations in 2021-22 of $468,328 truly made a difference in the lives of our children, educators, and community. With your support:
SHERIA
■ More than $15 million in outside grants and scholarships were awarded to college-bound students in the Class of 2022.
ForTrentonthe 9th consecutive year, 100% of our graduates were accepted into 2 or 4-year Ourcolleges$75,000 pilot visual arts curriculum is expanding from our Primary School to include all Intermediate School students We boast a 93% student retention rate We are preparing for thoughtful expansion to reach more children in 2023-24.
MEET THE CLASS OF 2022
Local and national colleges and universities demonstrated their belief in the potential of our seniors by awarding them over $15 million in academic scholarships and grants. Students from the Class of 2022 will attend more than 20 different postsecondary institutions, including trade schools and the military.
CLASS OF 2022 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION
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▪ Ashworth College ▪ Cabrini University ▪ Caldwell University ▪ Fairleigh CampusUniversityDickinson-Metropolitan ▪ Georgian Court University ▪ Harvard University ▪ Kean University ▪ Mercer
▪ Montclair State University ▪ Northeastern University ▪ Pennco Tech - Bristol ▪ Pennsylvania State University - Abington ▪ Rider University ▪ Rowan College at Burlington County ▪ Rowan University ▪ Rutgers BrunswickUniversity-New ▪ Stockton University ▪ The College of New Jersey ▪ William UniversityPaterson ▪ Villanova University 9FRIENDS OF FOUNDATION ACADEMIES | ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022
FA COLLEGIATE CLASS OF 2022
COLLEGE BOUND:
On June 8, 2022, the annual Senior Signing Day celebrated our graduating seniors who made the commitment to attend a college, university, community college, a training program, or the military after graduation. Gathering in person with faculty, students, families and friends after two years of pandemic restrictions made this event extra-special. Fourteen local businesses and individual donors sponsored this special FAmily gathering. A special shout-out to CBIZ Borden Perlman for serving as our lead sponsor.
“Reflecting on my high school years, I realized that Foundation helped me grow in many ways. I am graduating with a better version of myself… My identity is what I make of the journey. I am proud to say I am a woman who uses her experiences in order to grow.”
The Foundation Academy Collegiate Class of 2022 consists of 70 talented students. Every one of our graduating seniors was accepted into a college or university, including New Jersey Institute of Technology, Howard University, The Juilliard School, Harvard University, The College of New Jersey, and Mercer County Community College, among others. Future plans include careers in engineering, business, computer science, nursing, auto mechanics, and psychology.
■ Music is a vital part of FA’s curriculum, with music club in primary school and string study introduced in upper grades. Because of donor support, all FA students learned to play a string instrument of their choosing, from the violin and viola to upright bass and cello. In addition to building musical skills, our scholars learn motivation, responsibility, teamwork and perseverance.
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■ Thanks to generous grants from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Investors Bank, and the Roma Bank Community Foundation, every scholar across grades K-8 participated in weekly co-curricular clubs during the school day. Local community partners led clubs, including Amerikick Princeton, Hey Black Dad, Be Drumm Music, and Agape Healing & Yoga Wellness Center.
BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT…
GIVE TO
■ Arts education is proven to boost student self-confidence, enhance interpersonal skills, improve cognition, and increase standardized test scores. A generous grant from the Arts & Letters Foundation launched a pilot visual arts program with Village Arts, Inc. at Foundation Academy Primary School. Thanks to their support, all students in grades K-2 experienced diverse and engaging art lessons as part of our school design.
FA Collegiate UNITY Club sharing cultural pride and literacy with fellow Primary School classmates.
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STUDENT ENRICHMENT
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE OPPORTUNITIES MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS:
■ We continued to expose our Intermediate and Middle School scholars to STEM programming through support from Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation. Sessions were facilitated by community partners like Mad Science New Jersey and Likeable STEM.
“We are able to actualize our FA Enrichment mission which is to create intentional learning experiences and opportunities that will empower our scholars to cultivate their passions and equip them to lead purpose-driven lives.”
■ Support from donors helped FA Collegiate UNITY Club bridge the language and culture gap between teachers and parents. UNITY members assisted with calls home to families, helped teachers during parent conferences, interpreted at FA family events, and found ways to celebrate Latino culture.
CORIN RUSHING-FRANCIS, FA DIRECTOR OF ENRICHMENT
Extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context. The Friends of FA works with leaders, teachers, and students to define and make possible enrichment activities to help our scholars actualize their own power and potential.
Ron C. Brady Award
SUPPORT THE KNIGHT FUND:
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EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE
■ Raymarie Martinez ’22, Northeastern University
“I’d love to one day obtain a Master’s degree to become an official nurse practitioner and then take the final step of my ultimate goal, which is to become a doctor by obtaining a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.”
Presented to a student who demonstrates grit and resilience to work through obstacles and achieve their goals.
Graig Weiss, former FA CEO with Elijah Edu, recipient of the Graig Weiss Alumni Changemaker Award
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BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT…
■ Aniya Stewart ’22, Montclair State University
■ Vicky Weng ’22, The College of New Jersey
■ Olanyi Fernandez, ’22, Rutgers University
SENIOR SIGNING DAY
John D. Spears Knight Scholar Award
Grant ($250) was given to every Class of 2022 graduate to be used for books and educational supplies.
Round Table Scholarship
Friends of FA Artisan Award
For a student or graduate who exemplifies persistence, passion, and commitment to a trade or vocation.
ALUMNI SUPPORT: THE KNIGHT FUND
In 2021-2022, the Friends of FA Knight Fund committed nearly $175,000 in financial support to our alums, including more than $52,000 in tuition scholarships.
■ Elijah Edu ’19, The College of New Jersey
Our alumni can be the engine for expanding equitable opportunity if we support them. With the help of our generous donors, the Friends of FA Knight Fund provides awards, scholarships, and programming to help alumni persist through postsecondary plans and on to successful careers.
■ Aaliyah Jenkins ’22, Rowan University
■ Terrill Briggs ’22, Villanova University
Nominated by their peers, this award is given to a student who best represents the essence of FA’s mascot, the Knight, personifying our core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
Graig Weiss Alumni Changemaker Award
Presented to a graduate who is committed to a career that serves the greater good, the Alumni Changemaker Award was renamed in honor of our departing CEO, Mr. Graig Weiss, who always encourages us to “be the change we wish to see in the world.”
– ELIJAH EDU, ‘19 GRAIG WEISS ALUMNI CHANGEMAKER AWARD RECIPIENT, THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
GIVE TODAY!
For the second consecutive year, this application-based award was presented to outstanding scholars possessing those qualities that are essential for college success. These include self-motivation, adaptability, empathy, and an interest in supporting others on their journey to and through college.
■ Nomy Yates-Castro ’22, Stockton University
■ Erick Corona ’22, Pennco Tech
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021-22 FRIENDS OF FOUNDATION ACADEMIES KNIGHT FUND
■ Public school teaching applications have been slipping for at least a decade in NJ. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the downward trend, resulting in administrators everywhere scrambling to cover vacant positions. Support from the Friends of FA helped us bolster recruiting strategies targeting qualified candidates through investments in promotion and marketing.
■ Ongoing staff appreciation is pivotal to teacher morale and retention. Donor support helped to make teacher and staff appreciation initiatives available in all schools. This included teacher appreciation days, staff recognition events, surprise care packages and more.
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE WAYS YOU HELPED US SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF:
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
DR. SHANESIA DAVIS TALENT OFFICER, FOUNDATION
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BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT…
CHIEF
OURSUPPORTTOFACULTYANDSTAFF!
“We are able to reimagine the workplace to better foster a supportive, equitable environment that attracts, celebrates, and retains promise-fit talent. FA is a special and intentional community. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve our school community as Chief Talent Officer.”
STAFF
FACULTY SUPPORT
■ In order to lighten the financial burden for individuals seeking teacher certifications via an alternate route, donor support allowed us to cover the costs of grade-level and subjectspecific certification exams for our teaching fellows.
Foundation Academies seeks to develop and support teachers and staff by equipping them with the time, space, knowledge, and resources they need to continue to learn, grow, and positively impact the lives of the children we serve. With generous support through the Friends of FA, we are able to attract and onboard great teachers, train and develop our faculty and recognize and show appreciation for all members of our school community.
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▪ Mindy Fernandez-Sheinbaum
▪ Lismarie Acevedo
▪ Jennifer Donado
▪ Peggy and Bob Krist
▪ Taneakqua Brewington
▪ Edith and Emmet Gowin
– REID MCCARTHY FRIENDS OF FA BOARD
▪ Anne Irwin and Robert Holt
▪ Kristin and Michael McLaughlin
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▪ Kim and Michael Bruno Ashley Campana
▪ Hansen Family Foundation for Higher Education
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INDIVIDUALS
▪ Marshay Brown
▪ Jon Kempner
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▪ Joan Genova
▪ Dana Cardenas Kimme Carlos
▪ Rachel and Mark Herr
▪ Liza and Schuyler Morehouse
▪ Judith Norris
▪ Destini Q. Bell
▪ Regina and Jaap Ketting
▪ David M. Klugman, DMD
▪ Anne LaBate
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▪ Cheryl and Steven Grabowski
▪ Steve Huggins
▪ Joanna Herrera and Jesus Lozada
▪ William Barnett
▪ Gail B. Keim
▪ Maureen Maroney
▪ Benjamin J. Moyer
▪ Yadeliz Nazario
▪ Karen Andrade-Mims Jim Appleton
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▪ John Heilner
▪ Debora Haines
▪ Sharon Ann Holt and Michael Zuckerman
▪ Lance Liverman
▪ Susan and Loren Dirr
▪ Todd Kent
▪ The McEwen-Fial Family Fund
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▪ Pam and Eric Jensen
▪ Paul and Anne Disdier Fund
▪ Marcos Lindley
▪ Brenda Hernandez
▪ Dwight Green
▪ Martha Cook Davidson Layla Dickerson
▪ Laraina and Anthony Bell-Durant
▪ Holly Donovan
▪ Carol and Andrew Golden
▪ Sonja Harris
▪ Cynthia and Gareth Funka-Lea
▪ Grecia Montero
I SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF FA BECAUSE…
▪ Jacqueline Asplundh Lynne Azarchi
▪ Zeydaris Dil De Lamadrid
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▪ Franklin M. Berger
▪ The Mann Family Charitable Fund
▪ Latisha Anderson
▪ Susan and Marc Brahaney
▪ Christopher Hadfield
▪ Jlynda Barrientos
▪ Edwin Benavides
▪ Venkata Achanta
▪ Elizabeth Griffin
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▪ Steven Marchesano
▪ Caroline and David Ferry
▪ Jacqui and David Griffith
▪ Laura and John Jackson
▪ Diane and Juan Gutierrez
▪ Daniel and Tracy Dart Charitable Gift Fund
▪ Carol Anderson and Stephen Lin
▪ Nevaeh Jackson
▪ Beth and Keith Miller
▪ Seth J. Finkel
▪ Rev. Karen Hernandez-Granzen
▪ Carli and Neal Masia
▪ The Emerson Family
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▪ Billie Moore
▪ Maureen and Richard Johnson
▪ Deborah Herrington and Douglas Sawyer
▪ Kevin Eberly
▪ Lucinda and Lynwood Carmichael Monica Carmichael Damien Castagne Ashwin Chaudhari Melanie and John Clarke Krystal Cohen Natasia Cooper Marie Corielan SaraLee Cummings David Dafilou
▪ Adel Family
▪ Eileen Fay
▪ Golfism
▪ Marvin Palacios
▪ Pat Parrish
▪ Leo Klagholz
▪ Genevieve Reilly LaPalomento
▪ Donna and Michael Lacey
▪ Patrick Fowles
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▪ Buddy Mayo
▪ Caroline Oakes and Reid McCarthy
IN COMMUNITY
“When individuals and organizations give to the Friends of FA, they are investing in the purpose and promise of our scholars. We value your investment and honor it with transparency and intentionality.”
We thank the outstanding individuals, businesses, and foundations who, through their generous gifts, made a powerful impact on our school community in the 2021-2022 program year (July 1 -June 30).*
▪ Kathy and Jamie Herring
▪ Kathy and Anthony Klockenbrink
▪ Luis Acevedo
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▪ Joe Holberg
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
▪ Lindsey and Stephen Forden
▪ The David Earling and Maria Nicolo Family Fund
▪ Maggie Alagona
▪ Hineline Maribeth
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▪ Betsy and Joe Falconi
▪ Karen S. Ali, Esq.
▪ Kurt Niska
▪ Stephanie and Andrew Berns
▪ Imani Evans
▪ Sheria and Calvin McRae
▪ Shy-Asia Ivory
▪ GinAsi Hamilton
▪ Willie Jackson
▪ Carol Kleis and Rex Parker
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▪ Ousmane Niasse
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▪ Sally Henriques
▪ Michael Mulpeter
▪ Mary-Anne Smith and Ryan Harris
▪ Janelle Dye
▪ Sarasworthy Gurunathan
▪ Shardae Brown
▪ Betsy and Doug Rendall
▪ Sheila D. Wade
▪ John Salvetta
▪ Aisha Williams
▪ John D. Spears Charitable Fund
▪ Wright Family Trust
▪ Bristol-Myers Squibb
▪ Boutique By Jules
▪ Investors Bank Foundation
▪ Mary G. Roebling Foundation
▪ Karl Weidel, Inc.
▪ Jane Rohlf
▪ Callie Schneider
▪ James Wagner
▪ New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Group
▪ Peter H. VanValkinburgh
▪ Tianna Williams
Volunteers helped assemble Summer Readiness Kits for all incoming Kindergarten families with materials donated by the Walsingham family and New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Group.
▪ Vanessa Sandom and Carl Seiden
▪ Andrea Moore
▪ Gene Underwood
▪ Odemaris Vazquez
▪ Jon Vaughn
▪ Stephen Skoller
▪ Susan and Dennis Walsingham
▪ Maj-Britt Smith
▪ W. Barnett Family Fund
▪ Margaret Lee Ells and Thomas Stewart
▪ Home Rubber Company
▪ Janssen Pharmaceutica
▪ UBS Matching Gift Program
▪ Dean and Marte Pierson
▪ Alex and Howie Powers
▪ Patrick and Margaret Walsh
▪ Trenton Thunder
▪ Maeryn and William Roebling
▪ Donovan Smith
▪ Lorrie Weaver
▪ Harvey & Carine Fram Charitable Gift Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer
▪ Tekera Wright
▪ Kristin Rowe
▪ Stephanie Ullman
▪ Jazmin Pineda
▪ Greg Sawers
▪ Kathleen Reilly Streicher and Stephen Streicher
▪ Michelle Ruess
▪ Sherri Wade
▪ Ryan Sung Videography
▪ Spring Financial
▪ Lorie and Paul Stolbof
▪ United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
▪ Antoinette Wilson
▪ Arts & Letters Foundation
▪ Zachyra Scott-Rodriguez
▪ Sarah Ringer
▪ Lisa Walker and Jeff Eikelberner
▪ Shannon Pendleton
▪ Lisa Wolff
▪ Sapna Srivastava
▪ Natalia and Roberto Ramirez
▪ Graig Suvannavejh
▪ BBLA Foundation, INC
▪ BITS N’ PIECES INC.
▪ E & Kay’s Transportation LLC
▪ Hatfield Schwartz Law Group LLC
▪ One Up One Down Coffee
▪ Mary L. Seay
▪ Doreen Wright and Robert Beck
▪ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.Trenton Sigmas
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▪ The Emily and John Harvey Foundation
▪ Robert Wood Johnson III Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation
▪ Linda and Barry Spiegel
▪ Benevity Community Impact Fund
▪ The Glenmede Trust Company
▪ CTC Foundation
▪ Renee A. Ullman
▪ Roma Bank Community Foundation
▪ CBIZ Borden Perlman
▪ Charo Juega Urunuela
* Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If errors or omissions have occurred, please accept our apologies and contact us so that corrections can be made.
▪ VMware Foundation
▪ Alice Lubrano Weiss and Graig Weiss
▪ AmazonSmiles
▪ John D. Krist Foundation
▪ Kathryn Zervos
▪ Katie Seifert
▪ Shanikia Weah
▪ Christopher Walsh
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
▪ Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program
ORGANIZATIONS
▪ Courtney Peters-Manning
▪ Polly Wood and Steve Kanovsky
▪ Alexander Zbinden
▪ Anonymous
WAYS TO GIVE
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS
Please make payable to: The Friends of Foundation Academies Mail to: The Friends of Foundation Academies Advancement Office 363 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618
DONATE ONLINE
Make a one-time or recurring gift online at foundationacademies.org/donate or scan here to give now!
For the fifth consecutive year, FA marked the 100th day of the school year with a special celebration. Though it was a chilly day (10 ºF), male leaders from our community representing nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, the police and fire departments, fraternities, and our Board of Directors, came out to lend their support.
Foundation Academies is part of the fabric of a vibrant community. We actively prepare our students to be engaged citizens and civic leaders, and enthusiastic volunteers from our community play a vital role in that effort. Whether speaking on a panel, interviewing our scholarship recipients, or reading to a child we are grateful for these steadfast champions who are making a difference in our scholars’ lives. Interested in volunteering at FA? Email us at advancement@foundationacademy.org.
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Cover photos courtesy Foundation Academies and Michael Mancuso.
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MATCHING GIFTS
Help support Foundation Academies with your donation today. The Friends of Foundation Academies’ tax identification number is 27-2091277. Your donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
You can double or triple your gift. Many companies will match donations made by their employees and employees’ spouses. Send us your company’s matching gift form and we’ll do the rest.
For information on making electronic fund transfers, stock donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, or for any other questions about donating, please email advancement@ foundationacademies.org or call us at 609-920-9200.
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