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SquashBusters 2024-2025 Impact Report

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2024-2025

I M PA C T REPORT


To the SquashBusters Community, Family has always been at the heart of who we are at SQB. I have been fortunate to be a part of this family for over two decades, and I am inspired to know that with every passing year, more students will one day be able to say the same thing. For our young people, SquashBusters is more than squash and academics; it’s a second family and a second home. They know SQB is a place where they can learn, compete, grow, and build lasting connections, as any home should be. My first year as CEO has been rewarding and exciting and challenging. There has been a steep learning curve, but one thing that has remained constant is the love and commitment demonstrated by our staff, students, alumni, and incredible supporters like you. Without a doubt, the highlight of the year was the fulfillment of our original promise in Lawrence — opening The New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center. In seven short months, enrollment has doubled and the community has filled our spaces, including dozens of urban squash programs as we played host to SEA’s Urban Individuals Tournament.

00% of our high school seniors graduated with 1 meaningful post-secondary opportunities in place and are enrolled at colleges and universities around New England.

ummer camps at schools like Brown University, S University of Rochester, Northeastern, and Choate Rosemary Hall allowed our students to stretch their academic wings.

tudents traveled across the country, and even abroad, S to perfect their nicks, lobs and drops, and compete with peers.

e deepened our connection to all our communities W with service projects and site visits at farms, shelters, senior centers and parks. Our post-secondary students and alumni reminded us how enduring this family truly is, returning for alumni matches and celebrations and providing expertise as coaches, college students and mentors.

I invite you to explore this year’s Impact Report which highlights the stories, achievements, and connections that make SquashBusters so special. Thank you for being part of this family and for helping us continue to build a future filled with opportunity and belonging. With gratitude,

Rodney G.

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SquashBusters served

466 young people — 292 in

COLLEGE 100% of students visited college campuses around

New England

900

Staff provided more than hours of academic enrichment and support sessions

100% of graduating seniors secured meaningful

post-secondary plans

• 20 students are attending 4-year institutions such

as Boston University, Columbia University, Georgetown, Merrimack College, Wesleyan University, and UMass Amherst, Boston and Lowell

• 3 students are attending 2-year colleges • 4 students are attending trade institutions to become HVAC technicians and electricians

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post-secondary students were supported by SQB scholarships, receiving a total of $44,000 to support their tuition, room & board, and other direct expenses

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grades 6 through 12 and

174 post-secondary students

CHARACTER 87%

Students’ attendance rate was reflecting a deep commitment to SQB and exposing them to a full dosage of programming

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Students completed community service projects alongside organizations such as Arbor Hill Assisted Living, Osamaquin Community Farm, Pine Street Inn, and Rosie’s Place

24 students led the second annual SQB 5K: Running for a Healthy

Community, which raised over $10,000

HEALTH Students participated in over and fitness activities

1000 hours of squash practice

89%

of students participated in school matches and US Squash Bronze and Silver tournaments

64 students traveled to Philadelphia to participate in the Squash

and Education Alliance Urban Team Nationals alongside similar organizations SQB hosted

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COMMUNITY We opened the doors to the New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center in December 2024, expanding our program and our impact

More than a dozen

community organizations such as Groundwork Lawrence, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, EForAll, Brothers in Arms, and Phoenix Charter Academy have utilized the Center for programs and events SquashBusters co-hosted SEA’s Urban Individuals Tournament, welcoming players from similar national and international programs to our new home in Lawrence

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SquashBusters hosted career exploration conversations, bringing guest speakers to address topics ranging from aerospace engineering to yoga instruction and physical therapy Our students continued our long-standing partnership with Junior Achievement, and our Lawrence team placed first in the JA Regional Competition Career staff hosted skill building workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills and how to use LinkedIn

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We connected students in our Internship Track program with meaningful job opportunities at corporations such as M&T Bank, Suffolk Construction, KPMG, and UnitedHealth Group

15 students completed their post-secondary education;

six months post-graduation, 85% are enrolled in graduate programs or employed in their industry of choice

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Adrianna McClintock SQB LAWRENCE 2025, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2029

AT SQUASHBUSTERS, ADRIANNA FOUND A PLACE WHERE SHE COULD JUST BE A KID. Having suffered significant loss early in her life, Adrianna’s elementary and middle school years were difficult, despite her grandparents providing a loving home. Shouldering more responsibility than the typical sixth grader, home wasn’t always a place where Adrianna felt she could let go and have fun: “When I was home, I spent my time helping with my little brother and doing work around the house. But when I came to SquashBusters, I just got to be a kid and that was really nice.” At SquashBusters, Adrianna quickly gained a new network of support, making friends with her teammates, and building strong relationships with staff.

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In 9th grade, Adrianna was given the opportunity to attend Brooks School, a boarding school outside the city of Lawrence. At the time, SQB Lawrence was still running programs at Brooks, allowing Adrianna to stay in touch with her SquashBusters family. “I popped into the courts between practice and classes because it was important for me to stay connected to home.” Understanding the stressors of living away from home, SQB supported Adrianna during her most challenging times. “When I couldn’t talk to my family, I knew I could go to SquashBusters and talk to the people there who really knew me.” After four years at Brooks, Adrianna is now a freshman at Columbia University. Despite moving states, Adrianna knows she’ll always have a home to return to in Lawrence; “SquashBusters became a sanctuary...it’s more than a program; it’s the family I gained, and it’s my home.”


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Dariely Gomez & Robert Tejada SQB PROVIDENCE 2027 SQB PROVIDENCE 2028

DARIELY GOMEZ AND ROBERT TEJADA ARE COUSINS, BUT THEY ACT MORE LIKE BROTHER AND SISTER. Growing up side by side, they were inseparable at family events and were constantly finding ways to drive one another crazy. “We care for each other,” says Dariely, “but we show it by annoying each other for fun. And we are very similar,” she continues. “We will fight until one of us wins.”

“In most cases that is her, sadly,” adds Robert with a smile. Fortunately, this close bond led Robert to try out for SquashBusters this past year, joining Dariely, who started two years ago. Dariely still recalls the memory of going to the auditorium in 8th grade and thinking “Oh no, not another speech!” Lucky for her, it turned out to be an SQB staff member talking about the program. When she heard them mention field trips, she was in. “Now that I’m in the program, I realize that it’s so much more than field trips,” she says. When Robert visited SquashBusters with his classmates from The Met High School, he was instantly hooked on squash. “I just love playing,” he says, “and having Dariely and my friend Patrick in the program made my transition easier. I am very shy, but they helped introduce me to others.” Now entering 10th and 11th grades at The Met, SQB has helped the cousins grow in different ways. Dariely credits the program with developing her patience, and Robert says it has broadened his communication skills. Thanks to the support of the staff and their teammates, SquashBusters has become a place where Dariely and Robert can thrive by improving their fitness, connecting with friends, and embracing new experiences. They both aspire to attend college to study computer science or engineering. And Robert still has one particular goal in his sights — to beat his cousin on the court.

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Bermelyn, Bernin & Bernael Peña Abreu SQB LAWRENCE 2025, MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2027 SQB LAWRENCE 2030 SQB LAWRENCE 2031

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE PROCESS CAN BE A CHALLENGE – ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU’RE THE FIRST IN YOUR FAMILY TO DO IT. Arriving in the U.S. as a fourth grader, Bermelyn remembers thinking to herself, “You need to work hard, you need to go to college — my parents came here for a reason.” As the oldest child, Bermelyn felt the pressure to set an example for her younger brothers — even if she didn’t quite know how.

At SquashBusters, Bermelyn found camaraderie with her teammates, many of whom were navigating similar challenges. Older students were eager to provide support, many of them taking on the role of an older sibling for Bermelyn. “They were always giving advice. They had the experience and knowledge...I’m glad I had people to talk to that went through the same thing.” Bermelyn also had the support of SQB staff who helped turn the daunting college application process into an achievable goal. “Breaking it down step by step, showing me what it’s going to look like and what the best options might be for me, helped a lot.” This past spring, Bermelyn graduated from Abbott Lawrence Academy. She is currently a member of the Dominican Republic National Squash team and studies Radiology at Middlesex Community College — achieving her college dream. After years of attending family events and watching their older sister travel the country for tournaments, younger brothers Bernin and Bernael were finally able to join the SQB team this year. “I’m so glad they are officially joining the SQB family. They’ll receive the same support and opportunities that I did, opportunities that they wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else. That’s what SQB is all about.” Having seen the growth in Bermelyn over the last seven years, there’s no doubt that Bernin and Bernael are in the right place to succeed.

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Losângela, Kiara & Kaylee Batista SQB BOSTON 2014, ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY 2018 SQB BOSTON 2018, UMASS AMHERST 2022 SQB BOSTON 2030

HAVING RECENTLY IMMIGRATED TO THE U.S., SIXTH GRADER LOSÂNGELA BATISTA COULDN’T UNDERSTAND MUCH OF WHAT WAS SHARED WHEN SQUASHBUSTERS VISITED HER MIDDLE SCHOOL, DEARBORN ACADEMY. It wasn’t until the following year when a teacher nominated her for the program that she decided to give it a try. It didn’t take long for her to feel a sense of belonging, and quickly, SquashBusters became a place that felt like home. SquashBusters helped Losângela recognize herself as a leader. Staff believed in her and reinforced her strengths, allowing her inner confidence to grow. Her growth empowered her to play college squash at St. Lawrence University, become the first in her family to earn a college degree, and pursue a master’s in education.

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Living in the same house as Losângela meant that younger sister Kiara heard all about SquashBusters. When she joined the program, Kiara took advantage of everything SQB had to offer — keeping an open mind and learning from new experiences. SquashBusters helped her to dream big and now, having completed a Fulbright Scholarship in Brazil, Kiara is applying to law school. The third Batista sister, Kaylee, is 11 years younger than Kiara and 16 years younger than Losângela. Kaylee was eager to join the program, having already participated in multiple Summer Slams. Both Losângela and Kiara encourage Kaylee to say yes to every opportunity that comes her way, saying “SQB will present so many doors to you, but you have to decide to open them.”


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Joyce, June & Michael Zhang SQB LAWRENCE 2018, MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2026 SQB LAWRENCE 2020, MERRIMACK COLLEGE 2024 ensure future generations have the same support she had when SQB LAWRENCE 2030 she needed it. “Being positive and having high energy can have a huge impact on a kid. SquashBusters brought positivity to my life JUNE WAS FIRST INTRODUCED TO when other things weren’t going so well, and now I want to give SQUASHBUSTERS THROUGH HER OLDER back to the students.”

SISTER, JOYCE, WHO HAD BEEN IN THE PROGRAM FOR TWO YEARS.

Naturally, June had to try it too. “I really wanted to play because I looked up to my sister and wanted to follow in her footsteps.” Barely a week after meeting the staff and trying the sport, she was all in. June became one of SQB’s most engaged middle-schoolers. During June’s sophomore year of high school, she faced a period of hardship when her older sister moved away from Lawrence. At a time when she needed support, she knew there was one place to turn. June identified SQB as her sanctuary — somewhere she could go to get away from personal challenges. “It was great to take my mind off of what was going on at home or at school.” Without her sister at home, June leaned on her SQB teammates and the staff. “Even after Joyce left, I still felt like I had older siblings here at SquashBusters. A family supports you through the good and the bad. They help you, they advise you... that’s a family, and that’s SQB.” With the support of her SquashBusters family, June continued to thrive in the program and eventually earned a full scholarship to Merrimack College. Now, she works at Holy Family Hospital and volunteers at SQB Lawrence twice a week. She’s determined to

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Volunteering has also allowed June to keep a close eye on her younger brother Michael, who recently joined the program. Squash has become a family affair — you’ll find June, Michael, Joyce, and the rest of the Zhang family sharing time on the court whenever they get the chance.


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Rosemary Mylod McElroy SQB CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

THE YEAR WAS 1996, AND ROSEMARY MCELROY HAD RECENTLY MOVED TO BOSTON WHEN SHE RESPONDED TO A FLYER ASKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AT A NEW YOUTH PROGRAM, SQUASHBUSTERS. Little did she know that the simple act of showing up at the old squash courts at the Harvard Law School would lead to a lifetime of community, belonging, challenge, and the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. It would lead to a second family. The McElroys left Boston in 2000, but when they returned six years later, supporting SquashBusters quickly became a family affair. They would contribute to the very first SquashBusters Center at Northeastern; Rosemary’s husband Mike captained the Nick of Time Derby teams; her children played in SQB events (including the inaugural Junior Stakes); and her father and brother provided valuable connections for the creation of Racquet Up Detroit in her home state of Michigan. The connection deepened even further in 2014 when Rosemary joined the SQB staff and ultimately was named CFO. Over the next decade she would help SQB navigate pivotal moments: the regional expansion to Providence, the growth of post-secondary and career programming, the evolving partnership with Northeastern, and the financing and construction of the New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center in Lawrence. When Greg retired in 2023, Rosemary served as interim CEO, providing continuity and a bridge between the Zaff-era and the exciting moment Rodney Galvao was named SQB’s new leader. 16

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Over the course of her time with SquashBusters, Rosemary of course faced challenges, but as she reflects on them, she recognizes that they produced learning and growth, mirroring the learning and growth SQB envisions for its students. “Through working with Greg and SQB, I came to see my potential in ways I had not previously considered. It helped me define and articulate my values no matter what role I was in — know yourself, trust your relationships, and lead with love. I’ve tried to pass that on.” When reflecting on how SQB has been like a family, Rosemary says, “the ease and camaraderie and familiarity are always there. Also, as in any family, I have had the chance to watch people grow and evolve into different versions of themselves, and they have helped me do the same.” Though McElroy is winding down her time as CFO, she knows her 30-year relationship isn’t over. “I hope I am never not involved in SQB.”


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Beverly, Brianna, Brooke & Phillip Vo Brooke, & Phillip Vo SQB BOSTON 2019, TUFTS UNIVERSITY 2023 BOSTON 2021, SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY 2025 SQBSQB BOSTON 2020 SQB BOSTON UMASS AMHERST2022, 2024NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 2027 SQB BOSTON 2025, BOSTON UNIVERSITY 2029 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

THERE AREN’T MANY FAMILIES WHO CAN SAY THAT ALL FOUR CHILDREN HAVE GONE THROUGH SQUASHBUSTERS. A simple gym visit to the John D. O’Bryant School over ten years ago sparked a Vo family legacy. Beverly, the first Vo to join SquashBusters, built such a strong community through the program that she encouraged Brianna, Brooke, and Phillip to join when the time came. Initially, Beverly had to work hard to get their father on board. He was worried that the unfamiliar sport and program might distract from her academics, but he soon recognized that SquashBusters was in fact enriching her studies. After seeing her grades, her SAT results, and ultimately, the college acceptance letters, Beverly’s dad was sold. Following Beverly’s lead, Brianna, Brooke, and Phillip are all thankful that they made the commitment to SQB. Brianna was proud to have been the only student from her high school to participate in SquashBusters, developing confidence and individuality. Brooke distinctly remembers the public speaking she did as a student in the program, grateful now for the communications skills she formed. Phillip recognizes his personal development throughout the program, crediting his coaches and teammates for creating opportunities that allowed him to grow.

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All of the Vo siblings emphasize that SquashBusters is a place full of connections. “The people you meet will have a lasting impact. Don’t take it for granted.” Beverly, Brianna, Brooke and Phillip envision continued involvement with SQB for years to come. Whether it’s volunteering with the program, participating in the Derby, attending alumni events, or mentoring younger students, SquashBusters will always be family for the Vos.


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Cameron Shepherd & mom, Renee SQB BOSTON 2020, UMASS AMHERST 2024

LIKE SO MANY SQUASHBUSTERS STUDENTS, CAMERON’S FIRST EXPOSURE TO SQUASH AND SQUASHBUSTERS WAS A SCHOOL VISIT. Just one gym visit was enough to spark his interest. When he told his mother about the program, Renee’s ears perked up because SquashBusters sounded like the perfect fit for her son. In the early days of his involvement, Cameron showed so much enthusiasm about SquashBusters that Renee knew she had to see it for herself. It was critical to her that Cameron found a community where he could be unapologetically himself and build his confidence.

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After visiting SQB and meeting the staff, Renee witnessed the impact the organization was having on her son, bringing him out of his shell, supporting his passions, and encouraging his dreams to study paleontology. From then on, Renee tried to attend every event she could, and she too became a part of the SQB family. Reflecting on Cameron’s time as a student, Renee is particularly grateful for the assistance SquashBusters provided with the college application process. She credits the SquashBusters staff for going above and beyond, providing emotional support alongside logistical guidance. Cameron, now a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, is studying Geobiology to become a vertebrate paleontologist. Thanks to the relentless encouragement from SQB staff, Cameron is well on his way to achieving his dream.


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OUR EXTENDED FAMILY SquashBusters exists because of the unwavering support of our extended family — our volunteers, donors, event participants, sponsors and pros. Each member of our community plays a vital role in making our work possible. We are stronger because of you and together, we are building opportunities for youth to thrive.

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WELCOME HOME The New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center opened its doors in December of 2024 to our students and to the Lawrence community. Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners, who have ensured that our students have a safe space to play, learn, and grow through squash. The new Center provides a permanent home for our SquashBusters family — a family that will continue to grow in the coming generations.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Don Mykrantz, Chairman The Jeffrey Company

Jamie Fagan JP Morgan

Justin Harrison BV Investments

Chip Robie Eagle Capital Management

Henry Manice, Treasurer Mighty Squirrel

Rodney Galvao SquashBusters

Charlie Humber Baupost Group

Zoe Russell Equal Justice Works

Francisco Calderon Compt

Chessin Gertler Gertler Clark Foundation

Kat Leiva COMSOL, Inc.

Michelle Thompson-Dolberry MFS Investment Management

Michael Davis Northeastern University

Habib Gorgi Nautic Partners

Bill Monaghan SevenOne Capital

Chandler Willett Cinctive Capital

Scott DeSantis Civic Financial

Jeff Harper Foxfield

William Paine WilmerHale

Simone Winston The Newbury Cup

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PARTNERS FACILITY PARTNERS Boston Northeastern University Lawrence Lawrence Community Works Providence Moses Brown School PARTNER SCHOOLS

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING PARTNERS Dunlop Hemlock Ink New Balance Foundation ParsonsKellogg PROGRAM PARTNERS Boston LearnSquash Positive Tracks

Boston Blackstone School Lawrence Boston Latin Academy Brooks School Boston Teachers Union School Building Impact Fenway High School Family Services of the The Hurley K-8 School Merrimack Valley John D. O’Bryant School of Integrated Center for Mathematics & Science Group Medical Visits Junior Achievement Lawrence Merrimack College Abbott Lawrence Academy Phoenix Charter Academy Arlington Middle School Thrive Greater Lawrence Technical School Lawrence High School Leahy Middle School Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Providence DelSesto Middle School Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center

Providence FLY Initiative Ocean State Media Planned Parenthood RI DESIGN PARTNERS Marilyn Humphries, Photography Rob Levine, Design

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FINANCIALS SquashBusters, thanks to our supporters, has maintained a position of financial strength throughout the fiscal year, both on an operating level and as we undertook building our new home in Lawrence. A few important notes: Both years of financials show the effects (in both revenue and expenses) of the complicated financial and operational structures required to build and operate the Lawrence facility. Most of the variances between FY24 and FY25 are a result of building financing and construction.

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e have planned for and anticipate our expenses to increase as W a result of owning and operating the building, and the effects shown in these two years will smooth out significantly now that we are past the construction phase. ur main fundraisers, the Derby, the MashUp and the Rumble, O are the backbone of our operating revenue and, once again, our generous donors turned up to support our students through these annual events.


TOTAL REVENUE FY25 = $5,183,140

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES 13%

Individual, Corporate & Foundation Contributions

15%

2,296,224

72% Net Special Event Income & Program Reimbursement Investment Income

1,706,253

1,180,663

Revenue in Dollars

l Program Services

3,544,872

l Fundraising

720,043

l Management & General

659,777

TOTAL

$4,924,692

YEAR ENDED JUNE 2025

YEAR ENDED JUNE 2024

Change in Net Assets per Financial Statements

258,448

3,326,590

Capital Commitments

(5,000)

(1,554,353)

Net Investment Income

(474,601)

(1,163,645)

Depreciation Expense

230,552

266,261

Change in Net Assets from Operations

9,399

874,853

Revenue Individual, Corporate & Foundation Contributions

2,296,224

4,357,206

Net Special Event Income & Program Reimbursements

1,706,253

1,744,878

Investment Income

1,180,663

1,163,645

Total

5,183,140

7,265,729

Functional Expenses Program Services

3,544,872

2,823,737

Fundraising

720,043

769,552

Management & General

659,777

345,850

Total

4,924,692

3,939,139

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DONORS $100,000+

Atrius Foundation

Guy Davidson

$5,000 - $10,000

David B. Smoyer Trust

City of Boston – Office of Workforce Development

Extra Mile Foundation

Collis Foundation

Anchor Line Partners LLC

Martin & Susan Freed

MFS Investment Management Foundation New Balance Foundation

Chessin Gertler

$50,000 - $100,000

Robert & Robin Hall

Anonymous

Barbara & Amos Hostetter

The Baupost Group

Jon & Francie Karlen

The Carter Fund

Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation

Tench & Simone Coxe Cummings Foundation Scott DeSantis/Civic Financial

Loomis Sayles Henry & Anna Manice Scott & Tanya Martin

Digger & Susan Donahue/ Brown Brothers Harriman

Mass Higher Ed Assistance Corporation

Jamie & Katie Fagan / JPMC Foundation

Don & Susan Mykrantz

Joshua Greenhill Kathleen Herrman Charles Humber John Spinney & Erin Halperin

Mark Burns David Crane

Samuel Kaplan

Crescent Cares Foundation

Michael & Martha Keating Nancy & Michael Loucks

Day Pitney LLP

Matthew Sabel

Philip & Ellie Loughlin

Dee & King Webster Fund

Geoffrey Schniewind

Neighborhood Health Plan

Beverly Marram

Robert & Dubs Dickey

Catherine Scott

Mike Pagniucci

Josh & Sarah Marston

Michael Douvadjian

Dennis & Fran Slutsky

John Palfrey

George & Mindy Matouk

Sarah Emerson

Sun Life Financial

Sonja Plesset

Stephen Mead

Essex County Community Foundation

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Cam Rahbar

Ellen Remmer & Chris Fox

New England Patriots Foundation

Kristin Schuhwerk

Bijoo George

The Nyce Family Foundation

Highland Street Foundation

William O’Neil + Co.

John & Kate Nimick

Bain Capital Children’s Charities

Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation The Muggia Family/ Westfield Capital Management

George & Carrie Bell Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island

William & Margaret Paine Grant Parisi Stephen & Anne Peacher Alan Pierce Michael Pierce Plymouth Rock Foundation William Poorvu Hope & Dave Prockop Ralph & Barbara Papitto Family Foundation Robert Reisman

Chris Gordon Connor Hall David & Becky Hamlin Jordan & Julie Hitch John & Michelle Ho Alex Hurwitz David & Hope Jeffrey Kevin Jernigan Amrit Kanwal Peter & Cynthia Kellogg Peter Kelly

Richard & Susan Robie

Boston After School & Beyond

Paul Salem

Leo Boyle

Rogers Family Foundation

Jesse Brown

Thekla Shackelford

William Brown

Thomas A. Rodgers Jr. Family Foundation

Holly Laurent

Jeffrey Theobald

William & Janice McCall

Chandler & Denele Willett

Mary & Mike McKee

State Street Foundation

$25,000 - $50,000 Anonymous

City of Boston – Youth Development Fund

David & Lisa Antonelli

Samuel Cox

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Howland Capital

Alex & Ellie McLane

Newmark

Merriam Family Fund

Albert & Jessica Grosman

Andrew Davis

University Club of Boston Scholarship Fund

Anonymous

Rhode Island PBS WSBE-TV

Peter Gemma

Alexander Marx

Tony Hatoun & Andrea Levitt

Edward Mank

Stephen Quigley

William Gantz

Antoinette Russell & Louis Bailey

Carol Monderer

Mark & Carolyn Ain

Michael Field

Thomas Poor & Jessie Chai

Katharine Esselen

Bry Roskoz

ParsonsKellogg

Steve & Sue Mandel

Derrick Niederman

Wyatt Khosrowshahi

Jeff Harper/Foxfield LLC

Liberty Mutual Foundation

Eric & Sarah Bacon

Eastern Bank

Robert Hauter Myslik Memorial Fund

Bill & Alison Monaghan

Abbot & Dorothy Stevens Foundation

Anonymous David Boyum

The Gorgi Family

$10,000 - $25,000

Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children

Hunt Street Fund

Peter Palandjian & Eliza Dushka Palandjian

Ralph & Janice James/ Robert & Ardis James Foundation

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Friends of SQB Lawrence

Steven & Nancy Fischman

Ned & Emily Sherwood Family Foundation

Rhode Island Foundation

Adam & Susan Winstanley

Jonathan & Meg Kelly Rob Kilgore Mark Kritzman Robert Manice

Positive Tracks Sandy & Cathy Tierney Ming & Polly Tsai Rose-Marie van Otterloo Kincade Webster

David Levanson

Paul Moses

Michael Rohovsky Eric Sherman Errin Siagel John Spurr Sam Stahnke Robert Storer James Wade Alexander Walker

Rob Wheeler

Bill & Denise Wall

$2,500 - $5,000

Henry White

Anonymous

Carter Winstanley

Bank of New England

Simone Winston

Bank of Rhode Island

Lenard Zide

Berkshire Bank Foundation Boston Children’s Hospital Bernard Buonanno Stephen Clair Newcomb Cole Jeffrey Cummings John DeSantis

Robert Weaver

$1,000 - $2,500 Richard Abbott Michelle Adamic Anonymous James Atwood Jean Bailey


Carl & Sue Bell

Ryan Kim

Charles Sloane

Kay Bernon

Gerald Kirschner

Richard & Mary Small

Eryn & Mike Bingle

Cel Kulasekaran

Russell Swapp

Elizabeth & Jay Bride

Richard Leavitt

Cecilia Sze

Matthew Bryson

Seung-Jae Lee

Marc Taggart

Andrea Buchbinder

Richard Lee

Marshall Votta

Gordon Burnes

Anne Lovett

Ted Winston

Darby Buroker

Bill Lynch

Chase Woodsum

Timothy Burr

Robert & Donna Manning

World Insurance Associates

Dorsey Cabot

Tom Martinson

James Canfield

Brian McCormick

$500 - $1,000

Fadya El Rayes

David Jacobson

Nirva & Paresh Patel

Frank Chalk

Mike & Rosemary McElroy

Bill Achtmeyer

John Fallon

Genae Johnson

Patricia Comens

David McGuire

Emma Alexjev

Mark Fariborz

John Johnson

Amy Boesky & Jacques Perold

Stefano Crema

Colin McNay

Jeffrey Alpaugh

Mike Felger

An-Louise Johnson

Michael Curran

Christopher McNeill

Carey & Gordon Anderson

Matthew Fink

Michael Kane

Danielle De Souza

Rachel Meyers

Edward & Linda Anderson

Sam Flaxman

Kara Kardon

Charley Dickey

William Michaelcheck

Anonymous

BethAnne Flynn

Shayla Kasuto Harlev

Al & Sarah Dobron

Mike Miller

Vinay Badami

Jason Foster

Geoffrey Kelley

Philip Doyle

Maximo Moyer

Scott Beebe

Fred & Grace Foulkes

Suh Kang Kim

Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Boston

Charles & Hilary Parkhurst

Sue Bell

Joe Freeman

Brendan Kimball

Drake Real Estate Partners

Wally & Roz Bernheimer

Heather & Henry French

Rose Koch

Chris & M.E. Patton

Susan Berry

Jennifer Fulton

Ryan Kubacki

Paul & Harriet Weissman Foundation

Jeff Blue

Ronald Garmey

Dan & Becca Latimore

Jay Bradner

Jake Gaul

Elizabeth Lis

Leo Pierce

Caitlin Brosnihan

Harrison Gill

Amy Louis

Molly Pierce

Eric Brown

Monica Gill

Dean Makino

Leo Pierce Sr.

Bob & Christina Brownell

Henry Goodrow

Karen Mancini

Barbara Raho

Building Impact

Jamie Gordon

John Manning

Peter Raimondi

Douglas Burbank

Charlie Grant

Jackson Marvel

Jane & Robin Rains-Dietze

Thomas Butters

Michael Halpert

Susie Matthews

Walter Cabot

Michael Harrington

Maugus Club

John Carroll

Cecile Hartigan

Julie & Dave McKenna

Court Chilton

Joe Hassell

Sara Mead

Christopher Collins

William Hatfield

Raman Mehra

Joseph Craigen

Bruce & Gardi Hauck

Kunal Mehra

George Delaney

Steven Hauck

JP Morais

Azi Djazani

Robert & Josephine Ho

Reynolds Morgan

Richard Shapiro

Michelle DolberryThompson

Derek Ho

Matthew Mulder

Amy Ho

Paula Muto

Bill Kaplan

Akiva Rabinovich & Blumit Shmolak

Bill Dowling

Tuan Ho

National Financial Services

Stephen & Jill Karp

Kirk Sigel & Beth Ahner

Vincent Dowling

Deming Holleran

Ted Nehrbas

Denis Kelly

Simplex Engine & Machine, Inc.

Michael Edwards

Will Hovey

Brian Neider

Stephen Egbert

Paul Hughes

Alexandra & Minesh Patel

Ross Elkin Susan Figenshau Charlie Forbes Fraser Project Management Inc. Robert Galusza Arthur Gaskin Thomas Golarz Emily Goodfellow Robin & Bill Grace Mark Harrington Cesar Hernandez Thomas Hodgson Holly & Edward Jenkins Scott & Yardly Jenkins David Jennings Ed Kania Sarah Kanwal

Paul & Joyce Kilmartin

Isa Restrepo Tracey & Philip Rizzuto Jeffrey Rodman Robert Rosenberg Terri Schafer Jon & Kim Schwartz Strother Scott

CBRE Leasing Philly Alena & Scott Poirier Arthur Rabe Josette Ramirez Dan Reagan Daniel Relihan Richard & Ann Robie Doug Robie Laura Russell Colin Ryan Anthony Salotto Brian Scannell Stacy Schiff Douglas Simon Harry Smith Lisa Smith Brian Spector Amy Spurling Katherine Steates Hamlin Susan Steinberg Gerald Strabley James Strong Andrew Swapp Jocelyn Sze Meg Tyre Union Boat Club Christy Violin Adam Ware Elizabeth Waters Linda Watts

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Robert Wax

Eloise Burbank

Heidi & David Fitz

Lisa Kaneb

SaraCatherine Marshall

Eric Sheffels

Julia White

Beth Burns

Maureen & Rick Floyd

Deven Kanwal

Lee Maschler

Turner Smith

Alexander Whittemore

Ann Buxbaum

Mike Forrester

Andrew Kaplan

Thomas McGuire

Gifford Sommerkamp

Suzanne Willett

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Cabot Jr.

Steve Frary

Harvey Kaplan

Brandon Mclaughlin

Michael Stanton

Caroline Caiati

Davis & Jean Fulkerson

Mary Jo Kaplan

Lynn McNicoll

Kelly Stuart

Ilan Ganot

Kevin Kearns

Josh Miller

Brian Sung

Euphemia Gardos

Scott Kelley

Paul Morris

Theodore Sung

Stacey & Rob Goergen

Peter Kennedy

Brian Moynihan

Richard Sutphin

Richard Gordon

Maneesh Khaitan

Brian & Jane Murphy

Alexie Tan

Mark & Janet Gottesman

Hoil Kim

Mark Muto

Stephen Thomas

John Gould

Tom & Nancy King

Artem Nurlat

Elizabeth Trovato

Kelsey Grambeau

Jack Kirkpatrick

John O’Connor

Jeff Twombly

Chris & Martha Grant

Cristina & Nick Knellinger

Caren Parker

MaryAnne Ulian

William Greene

Edward Krayer

Christopher Parker

William Ullman

Christopher Hadley

Jonathan Lanza

Henry Parkhurst

Bradley Ursprung

David Hall

Rob Lawrence

Ben & Christine Phelps

Adaner Usmani

Morgan & Mai Hanlon

Marissa Lazor

David Piccerelli

Kathleen VanDernoot

Trevor Hardy

Sang & Julia Lee

Jennifer Pimental

Sudhakar Vissapragada

Rick & Amy Harra

Torey Lee

Chris Pingpank

Neal Vohr

Stephen Harrington

Phil Leis

Bill Power

Jay & Candy Walton

Charles Reed Harwood

Scott Levy

Erik Ragatz

Alison Warfield

Mark Heather

Dunbar Livingston

Joseph Raho

Shawn Weidmann

Shawn Herlihy

Sam Livingston

Jay Robie

James Weissman

Krista Hobson

Rakesh Loonkar

Gary Ronkin

Stephanie Weissman

Benjamin Hochberg

Izzy & Ian Loring

Joshua Ross

Kris Whalen

Jack Howard

Patrick Lowry

Lovey Roundtree

Reid White

Irena Ivanovska

Stephen Lundin

Vladimir Savikovsky

Pendleton White

Robert & Kathleen Ix

Chris Lutes

David Schofield

Jim Whitney

Alexa Jacobs

Josh Lutzker

Elizabeth Schultz-McGuire

Sean Wilder

Francis Jacoby

Christopher Macek

Mark Seigel

Theo Woodward

Alice Jenkins

Mahmood Malihi

Greg Serrao

Jamie Woodwell

Christopher Johnson

Lisa Malloy

Don Shackelford

Amanda Zhao

Ed Johnson

Hiren Mankodi

Lee Shackelford

Ivan Zhou

Steven Kane

Greg Manning

Jeff Shacket

JL Zrebiec

John Markley

Rachel Shapiro

David Zug

Robert Williamson Andrew Willwerth Ben Willwerth & Betsy Blume Milt Yanofsky Henry Yin Lexi Yost Edward Young Ronnie Zielinski

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Tisha & Bill Charman Eric Christofferson Anmarie Ciccolo Helen Clement Bridget & Craig Collin

$250 - $500

Mimi Coon

Sam Allen

John Cooper

Scott & Kate Anderson

Gregory Crane

Matt Baker-White

Gordon Cromwell

Anthony Bardaro

Meredith Curren

Chris Bartel

Rob Curtin

Edward Bedrosian

Chris Davis

Josh, Kate & Zach Belowich

Dave & Margie DeFelice

Dianne Benhoff

Peter Denious

Mel Benhoff

Neil Desai

Brent Berc

Stephen DeSalvo

Julie Berry

John Dias

Eric Bilodeau

Catherine & Peter Smith Dickey

Bryan Blake Gregory Bonci John Bride Adam Brinch Victoria Buchbinder Sarah & RJ Buckley Naim Bulbulia

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Joe & Rachael Caiati

Nancy Donahoe Nick du Pont Robert Eather Bruce Eckert Carolyn & Christopher Egan The Eielson Family Todd Estabrook

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