2024–25 GIVING IMPACT REPORT RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
Fall 2025
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2024–25
GIVING IMPACT REPORT A Donor Thank You Listing Dear Friends, As I look through this year’s list of supporters and reflect on the many moments that have shaped our community, I am filled with immense gratitude. Your generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure have made a meaningful and lasting impact on Rippowam Cisqua School — one that is felt every single day in the joyful energy of our classrooms, the warmth of our hallways, and the strength of our connections. Your support helps nurture the relationships at the heart of RCS — between students and teachers, faculty
and families, and among classmates and friends. These bonds, built on trust, care, and a deep sense of belonging, are what make this school truly exceptional. Because of your unwavering commitment, our faculty continue to inspire, challenge, and support each student in ways that extend far beyond the classroom, helping them grow with confidence and purpose. This year’s Impact Report is not only a reflection of your incredible impact — it is also personally meaningful to me, as it marks the close of my final year at RCS. After nine wonderful years, I will be stepping away from my role, carrying with
me countless memories and a profound appreciation for this special place and all who make it so. Thank you for the many ways you have contributed to RCS, and for the kindness, encouragement, and partnership you’ve shown me over the years. I will always hold this community close to my heart. With deepest gratitude,
Daphne Viders Former Director of Development
Financial Overview In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, you — along with 606 parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends — helped make history by contributing a record-breaking $9,305,851 in philanthropic support to Rippowam Cisqua School. This extraordinary generosity is a powerful testament to your belief in our mission and your commitment to
Revenue $16.9M
Expenses $16.8M
enriching the lives of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. Because of you, we’ve been able to launch innovative programs and provide transformative experiences that equip our students with the tools, confidence, and inspiration they need to grow, thrive, and lead with purpose.
Donors 606
Gifts $9.3M
Tuition: $12.4M
Salaries & Benefits: $11.6M
Parents: 40.7%
Capital: $8,264,088
Unrestricted Giving: $2.1M
Support: $1.1M
Alumni: 22.6%
Annual Giving: $873,720
Annual Fund: $0.9M
Facilities: $1.4M
Parents of Alumni: 9.4%
Other $172,127
Endowment: $0.6M
Administrative: $1.2M
Grandparents: 10.4%
Other: $0.9M
Institutional: $0.9M
Faculty & Staff: 16.2%
Other: $0.7M
Foundations, Matching Gifts, Friends: 4.6%
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Thank you for your incredible generosity! We are truly grateful to the parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends whose support sustains and strengthens our community. Every gift — large or small — makes a real difference. Your kindness has a lasting impact that reaches beyond today, shaping the experiences of our students for years to come.
PACESETTERS $50,000 and above
BENEFACTORS
Amy and Brett Harsch Rose Foundation Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Lisa Pagliaro Selz ’66 and Bernard Selz The Selz Foundation Pamela Wygod
$25,000–$49,999
Benefactors
LEADERS
Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Cindy and Andy Dwyer Alexis Gevanter and Robert Gould Mary Bradley Johnson ’63 Dorothy and Cliff Lanier Pam and William Michaelcheck Elisabeth and Matthew Mitchell Allyson and Chris Pachios Lynnette Sodha Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Ann Jackson and Ken Wilson
$15,000–$24,999
SPONSORS $10,000–$14,999
PATRONS $5,000–$9,999
PARTNERS $2,500–$4,999
MEMBERS $1,000–$2,499
FRIENDS Up to $999
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$9,305,851 Pacesetters
$50,000 and above
Anonymous Anonymous Emily and Oliver Bushnell Kristy and Jim Clark Marshall Field IV Marshall and Jamee Field Family Fund Alexandra Fisher ’99 Abby and Lloyd Gerry Five years of giving (d) Deceased
$25,000–$49,000
Leaders
$15,000–$24,999
Laura and Benjamin Harris Nadine Levy Janelle and A.J. Lika Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Netter Foundation Samantha and Bryce O’Brien Wenche and Harold Reinstein
Sponsors
$10,000–$14,999
Caitlin and John Bourne Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Peter Freund ’91 Cecily Fowler Grand ’65 and Gordon Grand Jennifer and Chaim Indig Eliza Keegan ’96 and Brendan Keegan Yulia Pak and Samuel Kopolovich Lauren and Robert Minear Andrea Scamardo Laura and Ingo Stork genannt Wersborg
Patrons
$5,000–$9,999
Catherine and Thomas Butkiewicz C.F. Roe Slade Foundation Carla C. Paterno Fund
Kierstin Nagle Crane ’01 and Court Crane Jessica and David Crescenzi Carla Paterno Darlington ’51 Sidne Koenigsberg and Robert Dumitrescu ’96 Elizabeth and Alexander Eysymontt Jocelyn and George Eysymontt Lauren and Todd Feinman Ariel and Douglas Frankel Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Randy Wilson Hall ’94 and Tim Hall Bianca and Daniel Harris Henry E. and Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation Macy Johnson ’65 Emily and Josh Kapelman Vanessa Goldstein Khachane ’01 and Avi Khachane Elizabeth and John Kilgallon Jillian and Andrew Lam Jesse Libby ’98 Kara and Colm MacMahon Jilian and Christopher Minton Isabel and Chris Murphy Gucci and David Neville Kimberly and Evan Page Tyler and Schuyler Perry Frank Richardson Nancy Richardson Meredith and Peter Scala ’98 Melissa and Robert Schyberg James McKeever and Eliah Seton Consuelo and Russell Spitler Monica and Benjamin Stolbach Strong Foundation of New York Nancy and Roger L. Strong Jr. Sarah Strong ’09 Brooke and Jordan Vogel Katie and Corey Wrinn Marina and Rus Yusupov Lindsay and Jordan Zaken
Partners
$2,500–$4,999
Jacklyn and Stephen Alfano American Securities Foundation Robyn and Thomas Baldwin III Jessica Behm Alexandra Fribourg and Robert Brady
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Your Impact Inspires Us Your gifts to the Annual Fund, endowed and designated gifts, and capital contributions make greatness possible at RCS. Thanks to your steadfast generosity toward the 2024–25 Annual Fund, we reached all our financial goals. Current family participation is 92%. Alumni participation is 142 individuals and families. ountless parents of alumni, faculty, staff, grandparents, and friends C joined us this past school year.
Your gifts fuel our mission and serve as a direct investment in: Purposeful recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty and staff Academic excellence and innovation Vibrant visual and performing arts programs Competitive athletics programs State-of-the-art technology Intentional professional development Enduring commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Thank you for: he enthusiasm, perseverance, and kindness you demonstrate in so T many ways Your time and dedication Helping us achieve these outstanding results
Partners (continued) Kirtley and Seth Cameron ’88 Carolyn and Whylen Cooper Mary and Jeff Cox ’80 Abby and Michael DeGregorio Kinjal and Vinit Desai Elizabeth Cowan and Anil Fernando Google Chrissie and Kit Hanson Sara and William Haydock ’98 Stefani Scamardo-Haynes and Warren Haynes Erin Tedesco Hoffman and Aaron Hoffman Jean and Ken Kearney Paul Kessel Deena and Benjamin Kur Brooke and Scott Law Vanessa and Neil Lucey Alejandra Salazar Bravo and William McArthur Katie and Tyler Miller Morris & Jeanette Kessel Fund MUFG Bank, LTD Kristle and Travis O’Brien
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PNC Foundation Elizabeth and James Rini Melannie and Ahmad Safieh Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto Heidi and Richard Sontag Alexandra and Jason Stull Alison and Andrew Todd Nancy and Roger Vincent Sr. ’59 Erika Kessel ’98 and Lawrence Webber Carolina and Tom White Kendrick Wilson ’04
Members
$1,000–$2,499
Heather Williams-Avior and Tal Avior Betsy and Christopher Ayala ’93 Baird Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Michaela and Skip Beitzel Nilda Taveras and John Belizaire Catherine and Andrew Bellis Kim and Tom Bumbolow Natalie McIntosh-Charles and Jason Charles Kelly and Richard Coles Mallorie and Daniel Corcoran Mary and Robert Cordero
Cynthia Coudert ’81 Catherine and Andrew de Montille Dare and Tom Elliott Frederic R. Coudert Foundation Jennifer Grossman and Daniel Fuchs Elizabeth and William Gahagan Kelly Koyama-Garcia and Dalmau Garcia Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Haley and Jason Gilliland Sandra Saiger and Roger Goldman Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Page Vincent Gosnell ’79 Sandra Coudert Graham ’83 Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Ilene and Mark Grossman Rahaleh Nassri and Thomas Hornbaker Charlotte and Sam Jackson Chiara and Charles Kershaw Jill and Philip Lawrence ’80 Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 and William Lawrence Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Lauren Saiger Machowsky ’99 and Evan Machowsky Gina Magill James Magill Cynthia Branch Mas ’71 and Paul Mas Claire and Justin McEvily Nina Meek ’71 Simone and Jed Melnick Sarah and Scott Moody Morgan Stanley Christy Counts and Ben Morton Rachel and Curtis Nagle ’97 Nina W. Werblow Charitable Trust Ivette Vigoda and Juan Pedraza Min and Evangelos Pefanis Eleanor Quagliarello RBS Capital Markets Corp. Deborah Robbins Bonnie Robins E. Burke Ross Jr. Jaclyn and Richard Ross Krystle and Andrew Roth Natasha and Gregory Rutherford Jack Sinnott Sara and Joshua Slocum Marilen Grosjean Tilt ’57 UBS Jessica Fisher and Andrew Urkowitz Jennifer and James Vellano Melissa and Roger Vincent Jr. ’88 Ian Virga ’04 Pam and Thomas White III William Blair Anne Becker and Randy Wolfe Alexandra and Matthew Young Joanne and Mitchell Zuckerman
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Katie and Britton Chambers Cydney Chase ’98 Brooke Baxter and Wood Chatham Nicholas Chen ’04 Lissa and Robert Cherubini Donna and John Cirocco John Cobb ’58 Coca-Cola Foundation Matching Gifts Program Yvonne Cognac Ellen Sluder Cohen ’92 and Stephen Cohen Corbin Coles ’19 Teddy Coles ’21 Andrew Coletti Louisa Polos Condon ’01 and Logan Condon James Scott Cook ’54 Julie and Brett Cooper Jennifer and Timothy Corcoran Corcoran Legends Realty Kristen Minor and Nathan Corser ’76 Storrs Lamb Coté ’79 Cheryl and Gerald Coyle Patreece Williams Creegan and Patrick Creegan Emily Wood Crofoot ’70 and Anders Crofoot ’76 Belle Crowell ’21 Wilson Crowell ’23 Caden Crowley ’25 Alexander Cummings ’05 Susie and Bob Danziger Linda Dare Tatjana and David Darmanovic Susannah Davies ’11
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Sarah and Jonathan Abraham Lori and Marc Adelsberg Fatema Albader Jose Aldeanueva Georgia Morley Alexakos ’12 Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Amanda Thurston and Matt Andrews ’00 Lynne and Glenn Autorino Marc Ayala ’01 Lili Azima ’19 Simone Azima ’22 Alexandra and Carson Baker Anne Meier and Dax Baker Tricia and James Baker ’87 Reggie Baxter Chase Beitzel ’06 Mary and Mac Beitzel ’04 Christina and Martin Bernstein Caitlyn and Kevin Bertoncin Pam and Steve Bertoncin Elizabeth Berwick ’65 Jennifer Montgomery Bethlenfalvay ’65 Kristina Bianco ’05 Amy Parsons ’76 and Paul Bird Cormac Bluestone ’93 Brooke Levenson and Michael Blum Joshua Bookin Emily Keiter Bowler ’96 Michael Bowman Katherine and Robert Boyd ’75 Jesse Braddock Braewold Fund Carrie Brandt Frances Denny and Joshua Brau Carolyn and George Broadbin John Broderick Sengdaian Rasichanh and Ryan Brodeur Anna Wickes and Andrew Brodie Joanna and Jordan Brooks Whitney and Lee Brown Victoria Lins and Brian Bubb Boden Bubb ’22 Micki Buchanan Anne Bushnell Mashawn Butler Laura Byrnes Lindsay Schindler and Aaron Byron Deborah Byron Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Bev and Mike Cappeto Courtney Carbone Brooke Carleton ’96 Mai and Chris Carlucci Sarah Carnabuci ’01 Charlie Carpenter ’13 Alice Carter ’68 Aaron Casella ’13 Melissa Cavaliere
Alumni Donors
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Susan Huntington-Davila and Paul Davila Rebecca and Paul D’Elia Lisa DellAccio Juliette Dellorusso Valerie Dellorusso Taryn Tendy and Thomas DeLuca Jocelyn Demeter John Diebold ’04 Peter Ehrlich Jr. ’70 Jessica Franchino-Elder and Josh Elder Brooks and Donald Eleck Jr. Envestnet Jacqueline and Glenn Ettere Jane and Ken Faller Ryan and Ernie Fargnoli Jenna Farr Tracy and Scott Fauver Kim Baranowski and Paul Feuer Kendall and Jason Fischer ’00 Emily and Murray Fisher Deborah and Patrick Fisher Rebecca O’Brien and Isaac Flattau April Foley Gifford Foley ’95 Katy Foley Xianya You and Thomas Foley Lisa and Bill Fornara Franklin Foster ’91 H. Winthrop Fowler Jr. ’67 Lucius Fowler ’71 Lydia Fox ’74 Diane and Tony Frasca Janet and Ed Gaffey Madeline Galbraith ’16 Regina Gallary
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Vanessa Seide Gallen ’93 and Dennis Gallen Christian Garnett Lindsey Gaynor ’22 Emily Gifford Carolyn and Parker Gilbert Jr. Rusty Giorgi Christy and Michael Glynn Teresa and Dmitriy Gorbachevskiy Jeffrey Grandy ’81 Tracy Grant Grace Greenwald ’17 Peter Greenwood ’04 Deirdre and Bing Grosscup Caroline and David Grubb Annabel Grunebaum ’12 Charlotte Grunebaum ’14 Patricia and George Grunebaum Sebastian Grunebaum ’11 Karina and Dave Guiteau Julia and Jose Gutierrez Brandon Hackett ’20 Cameron Hackett ’17 Taylor Hackett ’22 Jessica and James Ashlin Halfnight Robbin Halfnight Peter Hall-Risko ’04 Anne Hallock ’21 Liz and Peter Hallock ’92 John M. Ham II Anne Davidson Hardy ’70 and David Hardy Treat Hardy ’10 Ashley and Teddy Harrington Natalie Harrington ’13 Wallis and Patrick Harsch P. Thomson Haskell III ’86 Livingston Haskell ’87 Martha Hennig Joanna Hepworth Michelle and Roger Hodge Heather Clark and Nathan Holcomb Megan Honey Verna and Robert Hopkins Bonnie and Geoffrey Horn Sunitha and Geoffrey Howard Deyin Zhang and Shaohan Hu Sarah and George Hubbard Emily and John Hyland Meredith and Oren Isacoff Alexander Jaffe ’98 Laura and James Jaffe Renee and Jamarr Jones Susan Hockaday and Maitland Jones Jr. ’51 Andrea and Stephen Jones Emily Lucas and Kenneth Jordan Stella Ju Jordan Kanegis ’11 Nellie and Nicholas Kapur
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Kristy and Brian Kearney Allison and Eliot Keele Thomas Keesee III ’68 Amy Kaprelian and Patrick Kelleher Danielle Cylich and Kevin Kennedy Michelle and Peter Kenny Sophie Kernan Erika Kessel ’98 Sadia Ahmed and Ali Khan Sydney Mas Klehm ’07 Adele Lawrence Knight ’10 Diana and Loring Knoblauch Jr. Jessica Knopke Karen and Gerald Koeppl Katherine Sexton and Matthew Koons Lindsay Kroll Sally Kroll Veronica Segall and Miguel Kychenthal Lindsay and Oscar la Fleur Matt Lacey ’15 Kellie and Brian Lakamp Heather and Anthony Langham Alli Lasky Daisy Lawrence ’17 George Lawrence ’16 Phipps Lawrence ’14 Gary Lawson Frederick Leonhardt ’71 Ellen and James Levenson Nicole and Josh Levy Irene and Kenneth Liegner Shirley Lindefjeld Jennipher and Joseph Lombardo Carlos Londono Julie and Sean Lonergan Amanda Lopez Deanna and Ian MacLean Alexa Madrid ’18 Isabella Madrid ’22 Nico Madrid ’17 Hayley O’Neil Maher ’04 Carolyn and Larry Mandelker Mackenzie and Forrest Mas ’04 MassMutual MasterCard Chase Mattison ’21 Hank Mattison ’18 Ned Mattison ’16 Melissa and Michael Mayer Leslie Mayo-Smith and William Mayo-Smith ’71 Sarah McCay Wendy McGaffey Courtney Hallock McGinnis ’88 and Michael McGinnis Charlotte McGrath DeeDee and Jack McKeever Happy Menocal ’95 and John Swansburg Julie Mercogliano Diana Merlucci
Missy Walker Meyer ’07 Hope Mihailovich Rachel Cooke Mills ’84 Melissa Mirkin Kirtley Mitchell Brewster Mockridge ’16 Chase Mockridge ’18 Henry Mockridge ’14 Caroline Vincent Mockridge ’81 and Oscar Mockridge IV John Montgomery ’72 Sophia Morton Lauren Moskovitz Elizabeth Mossman Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 Payson and Grant Murray Stephanie and James Newhouse Keya Graves Newton ’04 Heather Norberto Holly O’Neill-Melville Silvia and Stephen Ohler ’66 Andrea and Jay Oliver Cassandra Sperry Ordway ’77 Anela Djukic and Iran Ortiz Anne Todd Osborn ’63 Keri and Eugene O’Shea Katharine Smith Overlock ’64 Luanne Pachios Cindy and Maury Pagés Marlene Paltrow ’78 Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Paramount Communications Foundation Julie Bacon and Luther Peacock Franco Pedicini Peter Pell Jr. ’92 Marie Peña Leslie Flanigan and Tristan Perich ’97 Kathy and Chris Perry Sarah and Michael Phillips Robert Preston ’12 Seymour Preston Jr. ’58 Lolly Prince Jennifer and Robin Prince Alden Finch Prouty ’57 Nicole and Scott Putorti Peter Quinn ’05 Lisa Reda Barbara and Brian Rees Frazer Rice ’88 James Righter ’50 Rachel Rind-Siegel Katherine Hall and Paul Risko Meg and Brooks Robbins — In honor of Barbara Robbins Anderson ’52 Jean Robertson ’65 Gavin Robinson Natasha and Matthew Robinson Colette and Andrew Rodgers Christie Densen Root ’81 Andrea Ross
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Stanley Ross ’69 Doreen Wray Roth and Douglas Roth Louis Rousso Kristina Ruotolo Carrie Rush Helen and Malcolm Rutherford Ward Sader SAGE Dining Services Kim and Andrew Sagor Susan and Elliot Sagor Kristin and Pranay Sammeta Samantha Sanyshyn Susannah Sard ’58 Sandra and Will Sargisson Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster and Michael Schulster Diane and Bob Schyberg Michelle Searle Penn Sednaoui ’07 Jennifer and Kent Sednaoui Peggy and Joseph Seton Megan and Kevin Sheehan Angela Ringo and Daniel Sherman Arielle and Jonathan Sherman Gregory Shuhy ’96 Sloan and Wick Simmons Kellie and Michael Sirignano Jr. ’97 Chesley Andrews Sjulsen ’98 Amanda Seibert Skinner ’03 and Jacob Skinner Liane and James Slocum
Karin Smith Patricia M. Smith Daniel Snydacker Beth and Joshua Snyder Sompo International Alexander Hoes Souther ’05 Edwina Van Winkle Sperling ’61 Ridley W. Sperling ’93 Martha McKown Spofford ’52 and C. Nicholas Spofford Emily Stamm Virginia McIntyre and John Stevens Twig Stickney Adam Stockman Lauren Gonzales Stone Tess Finnigan-Allen and Owen Strock Missy Swan Elsie Swank ’04 Rachel Sztul Ana and Thiago Takahashi Lisa Pao and Seth Tardiff Jordan and Marc Tedesco Serbesina Thaci Chris Theriot ’82 Linda Thomas Deborah Timmerman Andrew Toporoff ’07 Zinnia Upson Sonia and William Valentine Judah Viders ’24 Maye Viders ’26
Daphne and Zach Viders Lauren and Christian Vigeland Jade and Derek Vincent Teresa Visconti Susan Lynn and Frederick Volp Adrienne Hayes von Rosen ’04 and Per von Rosen Whitney and Thomas Voûte Jaclyn Vroman Lauren and McLain Ward ’91 Shirley and Samuel Wells Linda Weyant Margaret Green Wheeler ’71 and Mark Wheeler Annie and Robert Whelan Talene and Julian White Phyllis Williams Joanne and H.A. Wilmerding Gloria and Gary Wisemiller Laura and Michael Wrinn Michael Wyman ’73 Alice and Peter Wyman ’72 Pennie and Richard Young Tracy Young ’82 John Yu Emma Zachary Nora Zahner Lindsay Zaremba Jennifer and Gordon Ziegler III Carrie Coffee and Joseph Ziemer
Profile of a Donor Mary Bradley Johnson ’63 Mary Bradley Johnson ’63 recently made a gift to RCS in honor of one of her three sisters, Laura Bradley ’65, in celebration of Laura’s 75th birthday. A lifelong artist, Laura has always credited her teachers, Paul and Audrey Fisher, with laying the foundation for her creative path. “Laura was totally effervescent when I gave her the news about the gift,” Mary said. “She hadn’t even known the Art Prize existed.” Laura Bradley Pierucci now lives in Umbertide, Italy, but her love of art began decades ago in the classrooms of RCS. “I hope this gift, honoring the Paul and Audrey Fisher Art Prize, in some small way reflects the happy memories of our childhood school days,” Mary said. “My sisters and I have benefited all our lives from an excellent, moral elementary education.”
Mary fondly recalled their upbringing just north of the Reservoir Dam in Katonah: “We lived about four miles out, down a dirt road that was impassable during the spring thaw. I believe the area has all been built up, but in our time, it was hayfields and stone walls. We lived among our horses and dogs, and enjoyed ice skating on the pond.” She added warmly, “As I turn from the past to the business of the present — which truly demands all my time and attention: maintaining the fence, reseeding the lawn, planting over 200 daffodil bulbs, and putting enough hay in the barn for the winter — know that I thank you for this brief and pleasant opportunity to give back to Rippowam Cisqua School.”
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Corporate Matching and Foundation Gifts We are especially grateful to those in our community who took the extra step to secure corporate matching gifts on behalf of RCS this year. These matches amplify the impact of your generosity and make an even greater difference in the life of our school. If you or your spouse are affiliated with a company that offers matching gifts, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Simply request a matching gift form from your employer and complete our online form when you make
Foundations and Corporations
your gift. Your match will be counted toward your personal contribution to RCS. Every gift matters, and every match helps our school. If you have any questions, we’re here to help — just call us at (914) 244-1293. Does your company match gifts? Check www.rcsny.org/matchinggifts.
Gordon Family Charitable Foundation Henry E. and Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation, Inc. Jewish Communal Fund Marshall and Jamee Field Family Fund MassMutual MasterCard Meek Foundation Morris & Jeanette Kessel Fund MUFG Bank, LTD Nina Werblow Charitable Trust Paramount Communications Foundation Parkway Exterminating PNC Foundation
American Securities Foundation Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Baird Foundation Bank of America Braewold Fund C.F. Roe Slade Foundation Coca-Cola Foundation Matching Gifts Program Corcoran Legends Realty Envestnet Frederic R. Coudert Foundation Google
Philanthropic Giving: 2017–25
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$9,305,851
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Gifts in Kind
We are deeply grateful to those who went above and beyond to host events that brought our community together. Your efforts created moments of connection, warmth, and joy — strengthening the spirit of RCS and making our school feel even more like home. Jessica Behm Emily and Oliver Bushnell Kirtley and Seth Cameron ’89 Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Jennifer and James Fayed Deborah and Patrick Fisher Emily and Murray Fisher Jenn Grossman and Danny Fuchs Abby and Lloyd Gerry Randy Wilson Hall ’94 and Tim Hall Laura and Ben Harris Sara and Will Haydock ’98 Erin Tedesco Hoffman and Aaron Hoffman Emily and Josh Kapelman Nellie and Nicholas Kapur Kristy and Brian Kearney Chiara and Charles Kershaw Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 and William Lawrence Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Melissa and Michael Mayer Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Samantha and Bryce O’Brien Wenche and Hal Reinstein Jamie McKeever and Eliah Seton Kellie and Michael Sirignano ’97
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Current Parents We are incredibly fortunate to have such an active and dedicated parent community — one that consistently rises to meet every challenge and understands the vital role of annual giving. This year, Rippowam Cisqua School thrived, and the success of our Annual Fund reflects the remarkable strength, unity, and generosity of our community.
Annual Fund Chairs Micki Buchanan Janelle Lika
Early Childhood Leaders Caitlin Bourne Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 Roger Vincent ’88
Lower School Leaders Alexandra Fisher ’99 Ariel Frankel Will Gahagan Kim Sagor
Upper School Leaders Jermaine Moure ’96 Tom White
Faculty and Staff Leaders Alexandra Baker Josh Bookin Tony Frasca Hope Mihailovich Jay Oliver
Annual Fund Ambassadors Ariel Flores Danny Fuchs Deborah Fisher Rob Gould Tracy Grant Josh Kapelman Vanessa Goldstein Khachane ’01 Kelly Koyama-Garcia Andrew Lam Brooke Law Jamie McKeever Simone Melnick Elizabeth Rini Lindsay Schindler Eliza Waterman ’97
As a cornerstone of support for our mission, the Annual Fund helps sustain the programs, people, and experiences that make RCS so special. We’re proud to share an outstanding 92% participation rate and extend our heartfelt thanks to every family who contributed. Your support plays a critical role in preserving the rich, dynamic experience that defines RCS.
Grade 8 (87%) Class of 2026
Jesse Braddock Catherine and Thomas Butkiewicz Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Natalie and Jason Charles Julie and Brett Cooper Tatjana and David Darmanovic Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Randy Wilson Hall ’94 and Tim Hall Liz and Peter Hallock ’92 Jennifer and Chaim Indig Lindsay Kroll Dorothy and Cliff Lanier Jennipher and Joseph Lombardo Gina Magill Jim Magill Courtney Hallock McGinnis ’88 and Michael McGinnis Katie and Tyler Miller Sarah and Scott Moody Keri and Eugene O’Shea Kristina Ruotolo Natasha and Gregory Rutherford Alexandra and Jason Stull Ana and Thiago Takahashi James and Jennifer Vellano
Grade 7 (90%) Class of 2027
Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Alexandra and Carson Baker Brooke Baxter and Wood Chatham Kristy and Jim Clark Mary and Robert Cordero Abby and Michael DeGregorio Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Jacqueline and Glenn Ettere Emily and Murray Fisher Abby and Lloyd Gerry Karina and Dave Guiteau Stefani Scamardo-Haynes and Warren Haynes Sunitha and Geoffrey Howard Amy Kaprelian and Patrick Kelleher
Lindsay and Oscar la Fleur Kellie and Brian Lakamp Kara and Colm MacMahon Elisabeth and Matt Mitchell Payson and Grant Murray Samantha and Bryce O’Brien Anela Djukic and Iran Ortiz Cindy and Maury Pagés Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Ivette Vigoda and Juan Pedraza Jennifer and Robin Prince Jr. Jaclyn and Richard Ross Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster and Michael Schulster Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto Beth and Joshua Snyder Christina Bresani and Michael Struble
Grade 6 (94%) Class of 2028
Betsy and Christopher Ayala ’93 Anne Meier and Dax Baker Sengdaian Rasichanh and Ryan Brodeur Kim and Thomas Bumbolow Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Mai and Christopher Carlucci Kinjal and Vinit Desai Brooks and Donald Eleck Elizabeth and Alexander Eysymontt Deborah and Patrick Fisher Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Teresa and Dmitriy Gorbachevskiy Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Amy and Brett Harsch Heather Clark and Nathan Holcomb Emily and John Hyland Renee and Jamarr Jones Michelle and Peter Kenny Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Julie and Sean Lonergan Sarah and Scott Moody Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 Tyler and Schuyler Perry Natasha and Gregory Rutherford Sandra and William Sargisson Melissa and Robert Schyberg
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Grade 5 (90%) Class of 2029
Jacklyn and Stephen Alfano Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Heather Williams-Avior and Tal Avior Nilda Taveras and John Belizaire Caitlyn and Kevin Bertoncin Lindsay Schindler and Aaron Byron Kristy and Jim Clark Ellen Sluder Cohen ’92 and Stephen Cohen Catherine and Andrew de Montille Jennifer Tedesco-Fayed and James Fayed Gifford Foley ’95 Katy Foley Chrissie and Kit Hanson Jennifer and Chaim Indig Renee and Jamarr Jones Kristy and Brian Kearney Lindsay and Oscar la Fleur Gina Magill Jim Magill Allyson and Chris Pachios Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster and Michael Schulster Angela Ringo and Daniel Sherman Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Alexandra and Jason Stull Happy Menocal ’95 and John Swansburg
Sadia Ahmed and Ali Khan Deanna and Ian MacLean Christy Counts and Ben Morton Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Wenche and Harold Reinstein Kristin and Pranay Sammeta Megan and Kevin Sheehan Laura and Ingo Stork genannt Wersborg Alison and Andrew Todd Brooke and Jordan Vogel Lauren and McLain Ward ’91 Carolina and Thomas White Anne Becker and Randy Wolfe Zan and Matt Young Marina and Rus Yusupov
Elizabeth and James Rini Krystle and Andrew Roth Kimberly and Andrew Sagor Megan and Kevin Sheehan Beth and Joshua Snyder Tess Finnigan-Allen and Owen Strock Lisa Pao and Seth Tardiff Lauren and Christian Vigeland
Grade 2 (100%) Class of 2032
Class of 2031
Jacklyn and Stephen Alfano Micki Buchanan Ariel Flores and Colin Carlton Mallorie and Daniel Corcoran Jessica and David Crescenzi Kim Baranowski and Paul Feuer
Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Robyn and Thomas Baldwin III Jessica Behm Caitlyn and Kevin Bertoncin Alexandra Fribourg and Robert Brady Emily and Oliver Bushnell Mallorie and Daniel Corcoran Abby and Michael DeGregorio Sidne Koenigsberg and Robert Dumitrescu ’96 Lauren and Todd Feinman Elizabeth Cowan and Anil Fernando Deborah and Patrick Fisher
Alexandra Fisher ’99 Gifford Foley ’95 Katy Foley Jennifer Grossman and Daniel Fuchs Kelly Koyama-Garcia and Dalmau Garcia Christian Garnett Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Sara and William Haydock ’98 Emily and John Hyland Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Lauren Saiger Machowsky ’99 and Evan Machowsky Melissa and Michael Mayer Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 Kimberly and Evan Page Jennifer and Robin Prince Jr.
Ariel and Douglas Frankel Alexis Gevanter and Robert Gould Jessica and James Halfnight Deyin Zhang and Shaohan Hu Sadia Ahmed and Ali Khan Yulia Pak and Samuel Kopolovich Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 and William Lawrence Janelle and A.J. Lika Vanessa and Neil Lucey Rachel and Curtis Nagle ’97 Gucci and David Neville Kimberly and Andrew Sagor Meredith and Peter Scala ’98 Tracy Grant Benjamin and Monica Stolbach Lauren Gonzales Stone Jessica Fisher and Andrew Urkowitz Anne Becker and Randy Wolfe
Grade 3 (94%)
Grade 4 (92%) Class of 2030
Sarah and Jonathan Abraham Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Kirtley and Seth Cameron ’88 Brooke Baxter and Wood Chatham Rebecca and Paul D’Elia Jessica Franchino-Elder and Josh Elder Lauren and Todd Feinman Jessica Fisher and Andrew Urkowitz Elizabeth and William Gahagan Abby and Lloyd Gerry Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Laura and Benjamin Harris Bianca and Daniel Harris Erin Tedesco Hoffman and Aaron Hoffman Rahaleh Nassri and Thomas Hornbaker Emily Lucas and Kenneth Jordan Michelle and Peter Kenny
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Grade 1 (95%) Class of 2033
Jacklyn and Stephen Alfano Brooke Levenson and Michael Blum Caitlin and John Bourne Alexandra Fribourg and Robert Brady Frances Denny and Joshua Brau Emily and Oliver Bushnell Jennifer and Tim Corcoran Susan Huntington-Davila and Paul Davila Rebecca and Paul D’Elia Kim Baranowski and Paul Feuer Rebecca O’Brien and Isaac Flattau Elizabeth and William Gahagan Karina and Dave Guiteau Nellie and Nicholas Kapur Michelle and Peter Kenny Chiara and Charles Kershaw Vanessa Goldstein Khachane ’01 and Avi Khachane Melissa and Michael Mayer Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Lauren and Robert Minear Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Elizabeth and James Rini Natasha and Matthew Robinson Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Lisa Pao and Seth Tardiff Shirley and Samuel Wells Katie and Corey Wrinn Zan and Matthew Young
Kindergarten (100%) Class of 2034
Sarah and Jonathan Abraham Robyn and Thomas Baldwin III Jessica Behm Mai and Christopher Carlucci Catherine and Andrew de Montille Sidne Koenigsberg and Robert Dumitrescu ’96 Elizabeth Cowan and Anil Fernando Jennifer Grossman and Daniel Fuchs Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Alexis Gevanter and Robert Gould Jessica and James Halfnight Sara and William Haydock ’98 Emily and John Hyland Meredith and Oren Isacoff Charlotte and Samuel Jackson Emily Lucas and Kenneth Jordan Emily and Joshua Kapelman Kristy and Brian Kearney Gina Magill Jim Magill Alejandra Salazar Bravo and William McArthur Claire and Justin McEvily Simone and Jed Melnick Jilian and Christopher Minton
Isabel and Chris Murphy Sarah and Michael Phillips Kristin and Pranay Sammeta Megan and Kevin Sheehan Amanda Siebert Skinner ’03 and Jacob Skinner Consuelo and Russell Spitler Benjamin and Monica Stolbach Laura and Ingo Stork genannt Wersborg Jordan and Marc Tedesco Jade and Derek Vincent Adrienne Hayes von Rosen ’04 and Per von Rosen Whitney and Thomas Voûte Carrie Coffee and Joseph Ziemer
SPK (98%)
Class of 2035
Nilda Taveras and John Belizaire Catherine and Andrew Bellis Kierstin Nagle Crane ’01 and Court Crane Taryn and Thomas DeLuca Eliza Waterman Keegan ’96 and Brendan Keegan Brooke and Scott Law Claire and Justin McEvily Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 Min and Evangelos Pefanis Meredith and Peter Scala ’98 James McKeever and Eliah Seton Arielle and Jonathan Sherman Melissa and Roger Vincent Jr. ’88 Lauren and McLain Ward ’91
PK (100%)
Class of 2036
Amanda Thurston and Matthew Andrews ’00 Carolyn and George Broadbin Katie and Britton Chambers Donna and John Cirocco Vanessa Seide Gallen ’93 and Dennis Gallen Jennifer and Chaim Indig Meredith and Oren Isacoff Allison and Eliot Keele Vanessa Goldstein Khachane ’01 and Avi Khachane Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 and William Lawrence Mackenzie and Forrest Mas ’04 Lauren and Robert Minear Kellie and Michael Sirignano
JPK (100%)
Class of 2037
Christina and Martin Bernstein Caitlin and John Bourne Emily and Oliver Bushnell Rebecca O’Brien and Isaac Flattau
Haley and Jason Gilliland Sarah and George Hubbard Emily and Joshua Kapelman Chiara and Charles Kershaw Katherine Sexton and Matthew Koons Jillian and Andrew Lam Brooke and Scott Law Andrea and Jay Oliver Melannie and Ahmad Safieh Lauren Gonzales Stone Tess Finnigan-Allen and Owen Strock Whitney and Thomas Voûte Shirley and Samuel Wells Laura and Ingo Stork genannt Wersborg
Faculty and Staff (100%) Sarah Abraham Lori Adelsberg Fatema Albader Jose Aldeanueva Alexandra Baker Reggie Baxter Catie Bertoncin Josh Bookin Michael Bowman Carrie Brandt John Broderick Mashawn Butler Laura Byrnes Miles Cameron ’93 Courtney Carbone Melissa Cavaliere Katie Chambers Robert Cherubini Donna Cirocco Carrie Coffee Yvonne Cognac Andrew Coletti Jen Corcoran Tim Corcoran Storrs Lamb Coté ’79 Cheryl Coyle Linda Dare Lisa DellAccio Juliette Dellorusso Valerie Dellorusso Jocelyn Demeter Jenna Farr Tess Finnigan-Allen Bill Fornara Tony Frasca Regina Gallary Emily Gifford Rusty Giorgi Christy Glynn Natalie Harrington ’13 Joanna Hepworth Megan Honey Emily Hyland Ken Jordan
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Stella Ju Jessica Knopke Lindsay Kroll Matt Lacey ’15 Alli Lasky Gary Lawson Nicole Levy Carlos Londono Amanda Lopez Colm MacMahon Sarah McCay Charlotte McGrath Julie Mercogliano Diana Merlucci Hope Mihailovich Melissa Mirkin Caroline Vincent Mockridge ’81 Sophia Morton Lauren Moskovitz Heather Norberto Holly O’Neill-Melville Jay Oliver Franco Pedicini Marie Peña Chris Perry Kathy Perry Jenny Prince Nicole Putorti Lisa Reda Rachel Rind-Siegel Gavin Robinson Carrie Rush Ward Sadar Kristin Sammeta Samantha Sanyshyn Sandra Sargisson Michelle Searl Jennifer Sednaoui Arielle Sherman Karin Smith Ridley Sperling ’93 Emily Stamm Adam Stockman Rachel Sztul Serbesina Thaci Zinnia Upson Daphne Viders Jade Vincent Teresa Visconti Jackie Vroman Katie Wrinn John Yu Emma Zachary Nora Zahner Lindsay Zaremba
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Why We Give: The Clarks’ Commitment to Faculty Excellence Copyright © 2025 Rhonda Smith Photography. All rights reserved.
Faculty and Staff (100%)
For Kristy and Jim Clark, giving is personal. When the opportunity arose to support the teachers and staff who shape their daughters’ lives at Rippowam Cisqua School, they didn’t hesitate. They stepped forward with a $5 million leadership gift — and asked the community to join them. Sixteen donors matched their gift and today, we are proud to announce the creation of our Leading the Way faculty endowment, launching with $10 million. This unwavering support reflects a deeply held belief that educators deserve to be supported, honored, and sustained for the vital role they play. “RCS is without exception the best school we’ve experienced for our girls,” Jim shared. “We hope that this fund will help all RCS teachers and make their lives even more rewarding, perpetuating the heart of the school.” The Clarks, parents to Dylan ’26 and Harper ’28, have been moved not only by the education their children have received, but by the integrity and humanity of the people who provide it. For Jim, this initiative resonates with his own early life and career. Before he became a tech pioneer, he was a
teacher — an experience that left a lasting impression. “Jim appreciated all that it took to make ends meet,” Kristy said. “He wants to ensure that our faculty have this in perpetuity.” Jim’s path to success was anything but conventional. Born in Plainview, Texas, he dropped out of high school at the age of
“We hope that this fund will help all RCS teachers and make their lives even more rewarding, perpetuating the heart of the school.” — Jim Clark 16 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he discovered a passion for electronics. After taking night classes at Tulane University, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics and computer science, eventually completing a Ph.D. at the University of Utah. His academic journey
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led to groundbreaking work at Stanford, where he and his students developed the Geometry Engine, a foundational technology in 3D graphics. That work launched Silicon Graphics and helped revolutionize Hollywood visual effects and computing. Despite these achievements, Jim has never lost sight of how education changed his life — or how challenging it can be for teachers to thrive. His philanthropy, from Stanford to Tulane, consistently centers around education and access. At RCS, that commitment now lives on in Leading the Way. The $10 million endowed fund, created with the support of 17 generous donors,
is designed to increase faculty and staff compensation, utilizing 3–4% annually of this gift to provide lasting impact. It is a visionary step toward preserving the dignity of RCS educators and ensuring the school remains competitive in attracting and retaining the very best faculty. For the Clarks, this is more than a gift; it’s an expression of values. It’s about investing in the people who make RCS what it is. And it’s about ensuring that every teacher who walks into a classroom at RCS knows they are appreciated, supported, and central to the mission. Through their generosity, Kristy and Jim Clark are doing more than leading the way; they are showing us all why we give.
With tremendous thanks to the following donors for so generously supporting
Leading the Way: An Endowment for Faculty Anonymous Anonymous Emily and Oliver Bushnell Marshall Field IV Abby and Lloyd Gerry Page Vincent Gosnell ’79 Laura and Benjamin Harris Amy and Brett Harsch Yulia Pak and Sam Kopolovich Janelle and A.J. Lika Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Elisabeth and Matthew Mitchell Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Lisa Pagliaro Selz ’66 and Bernard Selz Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Ann Jackson and Ken Wilson
The Advancement Office is deeply honored to partner with the vibrant and generous Rippowam Cisqua School community. We are delighted to share this Impact Report as a heartfelt expression of gratitude, recognizing all gifts received between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report, which reflects information available prior to our annual audit. If you notice any errors or omissions,
please accept our sincere apologies and reach out to the Advancement Office at (914) 244-1293 or mirkin@rcsny.org so we may promptly update our records. This Impact Report is intended solely for the confidential use of the Rippowam Cisqua School community and should be treated with the utmost respect and discretion. We kindly ask that this information not be reproduced, shared beyond our community, or used for personal or inappropriate purposes.
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