named endowment funds Westridge benefits greatly each year from named endowment funds. Ongoing donations help to build our endowment, and provide a lasting foundation that supports ongoing programs and specific areas of enrichment. The school is pleased to assist families and/or individuals who may wish to create a named endowment or contribute to an existing fund. To learn more about the school’s endowment needs and minimum gift requirements, contact the Advancement Office, 626.799.1053, ext. 252.
H onorary & M emorial S cholarships Brackenridge Family Scholarship Fund 110,922 | Established in 1980 by Mrs. Robert F. Niven in honor of her family’s involvement in the founding of Westridge.
Jae Giddings Carmichael ’42 Endowment Fund $147,816 | Established in 2007 by the Jae Giddings Carmichael Trust to honor the memory of Jae Giddings Carmichael ’42.
Harold H. Bradley Scholarship Fund $21,199 | Established in 1952 by family and friends as a memorial to Mr. Bradley, Head of the Lower School.
Arthur M. Clifford Fund $19,159 | Established in 1970 by a bequest from Arthur M. Clifford.
A. Stevens Halsted Jr. Scholarship Fund $45,514 | Established in 1986 by Mrs. A. Stevens Halsted Jr. Mr. Halsted served as a Westridge trustee 19411944 and 1946-1962.
Croftan Halsted Brown Scholarship Fund $157,003 | Established in 1994 in memory of Croftan Halstad Brown ’53 by an anonymous donor.
Summer Thomas Cole ’78 Scholarship Fund $24,264 | Established in 1990 by the family of Summer Thomas Cole ’78.
Elizabeth Edmundson Herrick Scholarship Fund $230,165 | Established in 1972 by her husband John L. Herrick. Libby Herrick was Headmistress 1959-1972.
Benjamin F. and Maude B. Brundred Scholarship Fund $35,513 | Established in 1963 by their children as a memorial to their parents. Mr. Brundred was a trustee of the school.
Susana B. Davidson Scholarship Fund $30,927 | Established in 1988 by her family in memory of Susana B. Davidson, trustee of Westridge School.
Grace Harris Herrick ’32 Memorial Scholarship Fund $80,672 | Established in 1969 by her husband John L. Herrick in honor of his late wife.
Gene and Betye Burton Scholarship Fund $105,074 | Established in 1980 by Mr. and Mrs. Gene J. Burton.
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Douglas Family Scholarship Fund $132,041 | Established in 1981 by Mr. William A. Douglas in the memory of Katherine Hall Douglas ’37.
Philanthropy at Westridge Sc hool | Endowment 2011-2012
Penelope F. Dumm Scholarship Fund $26,851 | Established in 1956 by her father, Wesley Dumm.
John L. Herrick Endowment Fund $833,043 | Established in 2001 by a bequest from John L. Herrick.