2024 Wolf Trap Foundation Annual Report

2024 annual report

common ground, uncommon experiences

dear friends, For the last 53 years, Wolf Trap has proudly brought people together to experience the magical and unique melding of music and nature.

In recent years, we have executed on our promise for visitors to feel more welcome than ever at America’s only National Park dedicated to the performing arts. This summer marked the inauguration of new Park amenities and a diverse array of performances that provided uncommon and memorable experiences for every generation of visitors—a tangible manifestation of our commitment to inclusivity.

Summer 2024 marked the opening of the Meadow Commons, a three-story facility designed to integrate into the Park’s natural landscape and benefit all who visit. As the largest capital project supported by the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, the Meadow Commons was funded by and built for our vibrant community in an effort to make Wolf Trap more accessible while enhancing the concert-going experience.

Expanded picnic terraces and upgraded food offerings encouraged friends and families to gather for pre-show memories. The addition of elevators and accessible walkways ensured Wolf Trap is a place where everyone feels welcome.

The Foundation’s programming continued traditions of quality and breadth in 2024. Across our three stages, each week offered performances for everyone—rock to orchestral, bluegrass to Hip Hop, and ballet to Bollywood. Stirring Wolf Trap Opera productions showcased our talented emerging artists and earned glowing reviews, while exciting children’s performances introduced new cultures to young fans and families at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. Beyond the stage, educators and students across the country and the Commonwealth benefited from Wolf Trap’s leading early childhood educational offerings.

We are deeply grateful to you, our patrons and donors, for supporting one-of-a-kind experiences for arts lovers and families. Please enjoy this Annual Report showcasing the many highlights and accomplishments of 2024, none of which would be possible without our dedicated community. Thank you for being a part of this extraordinary period in Wolf Trap’s history.

With gratitude,

Daniel A. D’Aniello Chairman, Foundation Board of Directors

Arvind Manocha President and CEO

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Patti LaBelle

extraordinary artists & enhanced experiences 2024 saw a vibrant year of exceptional artistry, new amenities, and incomparable experiences for all. With thoughtfully curated performances and enhanced pre-show offerings, Wolf Trap continued to elevate the concert-going experience and provided opportunities to connect through extraordinary music and storytelling.

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a summer together

summer 2024 at the filene center 352,000+ attendees 65 performances 40+ artist debuts 22 sold-out shows

Audiences enjoyed stunning Filene Center performances by some of music’s most iconic performers. Soul powerhouses Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight shared timeless hits, while superstars John Legend and James Taylor serenaded fans with rich evenings of songs, stories, and exceptional musicianship. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss united rock and country in a mesmerizing performance from their collaborative catalogs, and fans of the ’90s enjoyed megahit harmonies from Boyz II Men, TLC, and En Vogue.

The incredible talent continued across genres, creating enchanting nights to remember. Jerry Seinfeld became the talk of the season with two evenings of hilarious stand-up comedy, Broadway’s Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming dazzled with beloved showtunes, and fans of celebrated rockers Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge reveled in two nights of their signature rock and folk-fusion music.

The Filene Center welcomed more than 40 distinctive debuts, including the gripping vocals of Julieta Venegas, Lauren Daigle, and Ben Platt. On other nights, rock and soul standouts Gary Clark Jr., CAKE, and Black Pumas kept audiences dancing and grooving. The premieres continued with magnetic Bollywood megastar Shreya Ghoshal and Hip Hop luminaries The Roots, led by Questlove and Black Thought. At the end of summer, indie band Waxahatchee returned in its headline debut to perform “Right Back to It,” a song lead singer Katie Crutchfield wrote at the Filene Center in 2022 while opening for Jason Isbell and Sheryl Crow.

Patrons were delighted by special guests throughout the season, including appearances by Dr. Anthony Fauci on NPR’s live news show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Big Boi with Trombone Shorty, and John Stamos with The Beach Boys.

Wolf Trap’s Out & About Festival — celebrating music, nature, and Pride — returned for a second year. Headlined by Grammy-winner Brittany Howard, the day-long extravaganza opened with children’s folk band Laura Doherty & The Heartbeats. In the afternoon, local artists Be Steadwell and Yasmin Williams took on the Woods and Meadow stages alongside internationally recognized artists Okan, Quinn Christopherson, and Lawrence. DC-Afro Brazilian drumline Batalá led fans to the Filene Center for memorable evening performances with Kim Gordon and Jenny Lewis before Howard took the stage for a majestic closing set. Throughout the event, community partners, including SMYAL, Metro DC PFLAG, Equality Virginia, DC Fray, and more, lined the Meadow with booths, games, flower trucks, food trucks, and giveaways for festival goers.

Wolf Trap’s Filene Center earned numerous accolades with several media outlets recognizing it as a top venue on their “Best Of” lists, including Northern Virginia Magazine, Modern Luxury DC, Washingtonian, Washington City Paper, Virginia Living, and Washington Blade. National publications like Forbes, Billboard, and Venues Now also touted recent enhancements with articles showcasing the Filene Center’s new patron and artist amenities.

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James Taylor

Gary Clark Jr.

Boyz II Men

Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming

“I am so proud to be headlining the Out & About Festival...I know there is going to be a lot of love in the air at Wolf Trap.”

— Brittany Howard (Northern Virginia Magazine)

The Roots

Shreya Ghoshal

“This is my third time here and I just love this stage, and this audience, and this venue so much. It’s so beautiful.”

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left: Broadway in the Park; right: The Washington Ballet in Murmuration by Edwaard Liang

showcasing DMV talent

Community was at the heart of the summer, kicking off with Joyfully Together featuring The Washington Chorus, 13 local choral groups, and host Santino Fontana. Broadway in the Park returned, starring Laura Benanti and Jordan Fisher with artists from Signature Theatre, and NOVA Nites assembled a trifecta of local rock bands — Pat McGee Band, emmet swimming, and Virginia Coalition — for a ’90s rewind of beloved music. In September, dance enthusiasts attended a pre-performance discussion with The Washington Ballet’s new artistic director, Edwaard Liang, before the premiere of a powerful new work by choreographer Jennifer Archibald.

left: Beck; right: Nijoma Grevious with the National Symphony Orchestra

magical nights with the national symphony orchestra Returning for its 53rd season at the Filene Center, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) presented an array of mesmerizing classical and contemporary offerings. Conductor Ruth Reinhardt led the NSO in a sublime program featuring the debut of acclaimed violinist Nijoma Grevious, followed by a stirring rendition of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Cathedral Choral Society and Wolf Trap Opera’s Keely Futterer, Gabrielle Beteag, Ricardo Garcia, and Blake Denson.

The summer also included NSO collaborations with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, indie-pop royalty Beck, and a 30th anniversary celebration of Nas’ album Illmatic. For the NSO’s movie concerts, witches and wizards readied their wands for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1, and Jedi-in-training sported light sabers for Star Wars: A New Hope. Fans of Ghostbusters had a chance to pose beside a life-sized Ectomobile with cosplaying members of Ghostbusters Virginia and Chesapeake Ghostbusters.

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La bohème

wolf trap opera’s brilliance

As the premier program for remarkable emerging talent, Wolf Trap Opera (WTO) shined brightly with a season of spectacular productions, inspiring recitals, and much more.

Throughout the season, WTO’s productions received rave reviews.

WTO’s sold-out take on Mozart’s Così fan tutte brought new insights to a well-worn favorite. Washington Classical Review recognized the strong performances sharing, “Wolf Trap’s leadership is known to choose the season’s operas according to the strengths of its young singers, and it has assembled a crackerjack cast for this ensemble piece.”

Puccini’s heart-wrenching La bohème captivated audiences at the Filene Center and garnered praise from Broadway World, Maryland Theatre Guide, and more. Stage and Cinema wrote, “With the cast’s emotive singing and enthusiastic performances, this production (which sadly only ran one night) sparkled with wit and infectious joie de vivre.”

In August, WTO’s poignant production of Kevin Puts’ and Mark Campbell’s powerful Silent Night earned outstanding acclaim with The Washington Post writing, “At Wolf Trap, a salient Silent Night resonates loudly…[The] polyglot libretto…was well-served by a strong cast of Filene Artists.”

WTO’s artists also presented a dynamic slate of concerts including a semi-staged UNTRAPPED production of Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins with National Orchestral Institute + Festival, Steven Blier’s ¡Te Adoro!, the Salon Series, Aria Jukebox, and two Studio Artist recitals.

wolf trap opera on the record Così fan tutte:

“...a good Così requires six strong singer/actors…and my instincts proved to be sound.

WTO’s staging of Così was excellent overall.”

— OperaGene

La bohème:

“…Wolf Trap Opera company fielded a solid cast of young singers for a worthy production of Giacomo Puccini’s evergreen La bohème.”

— W ashington Classical Review

Silent Night:

“Puts’ music is drop-dead gorgeous…from stirring military anthems…to haunting melodies…”

— ­D C Theatre Arts

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left: Jamie Barton; right: Wolf Trap Opera's Silent Night

WTO alumna and mezzo-soprano extraordinaire Jamie Barton (’09) returned as the 2024 Filene Artist in Residence. Barton worked with the program’s singers in a Master Class on career preparation and earned praise for bringing “vivid expressiveness” (Washington Classical Review) to her wide-ranging recital at The Barns.

In August, OPERA America — the national service organization dedicated to advancing opera in the US — elected the Foundation’s own Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President of Opera & Classical Programming, as its new board chair.

In the fall, WTO received a record number of applications from more than 1,400 artists hoping to make Wolf Trap their summer home in 2025.

Meadow Commons

elevating the experience with meadow commons Wolf Trap’s summer audiences were delighted to discover a striking new addition next to the Filene Center: the three-story Meadow Commons.

The impressive structure introduced a variety of new amenities including additional picnic terraces, expanded food service, elevators, upgraded and enlarged restrooms, convenient drink fill-up stations, and a gathering space for members. Designed by esteemed architectural partner Gensler and built by longtime contractor L.F. Jennings, the Meadow Commons perfectly complements the Park’s natural beauty.

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During the building’s eight-month construction, a Topping Out Ceremony welcomed leading donors, L.F. Jennings’ construction crew, and Gensler architects to observe the progress. The Meadow Commons officially opened in early June with a Ribbon Cutting event in the Meadow Lounge and remarks from Arvind Manocha, Wolf Trap President & CEO; Dan D’Aniello, Wolf Trap Foundation Board Chair; Ken Bigley, Superintendent of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts; and Jordan Goldstein, Co-CEO of Gensler.

left: Fraser Kadera, Wolf Trap Foundation Vice President of Facilities; Jordan Goldstein, Gensler Co-CEO; Ken Bigley, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Superintendent; Dan D’Aniello, Wolf Trap Foundation Board Chair; Hillary Baltimore, Campaign for Wolf Trap Co-Chair; and Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO Arvind Manocha at the Meadow Commons Ribbon Cutting event; right: Meadow Overlook

The Meadow Commons’ two elevators and accessible walkways that connect the Filene Center’s lower levels to the top of the Park are transformative additions for patrons with mobility needs. The building features additional and upgraded restrooms on the second floor, including several accessible and family options.

Throughout the summer, picnicking patrons used the Meadow Commons’ pergola-covered patio and adjacent terraces to enjoy panoramic views of the Park alongside a prominent display about Catherine Filene Shouse, the Park’s history, and the unique public/private partnership between the Foundation and the National Park Service. Thanks to the building’s commercial kitchen and an impressive 15 Concessions windows, hungry concertgoers dined on an expanded range of food and beverage options.

The Drink Stop on the lower level offered quick and convenient refills for patrons in between performance sets.

A gem of the Meadow Commons complex, Meadow Lounge, provides an elevated pre- and post-show experience with picturesque views, a top-shelf bar, and wine lockers, making Wolf Trap evenings more hospitable for top donors and partners.

A direct result of the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, the Meadow Commons represents the most significant capital improvement at the Park thus far, enhancing the concert-going experience for hundreds of thousands of fans.

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Meki’s Tamure Arts Group

multicultural children’s performances attract new audiences For seven weeks during June, July, and August, the woods at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts came alive with song, dance, and theater as nearly 21,000 patrons flocked to Children’s Theatre-in-theWoods (CTITW) for a record-breaking season.

Young children and families traveled around the world with CTITW’s signature diverse programming that featured 34 performances and 11 debut artists. Meki’s Tamure Arts Group transported audiences to Polynesia, while Choy Wun Lions’ playful lion engaged patrons with Chinese dance and drumming. Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble kept families on their feet with its “Dancing Kaleidoscope” through Eastern and Central Europe.

Favorites Maryland Youth Ballet, Vital Theater Company, and The Amazing Max packed the house with their productions of Rumpelstiltskin, The Wizard of Oz, and logic-defying magic. Bilingual performances from Lucy Kalantari, Mi Amigo Hamlet & Alina Celeste, and Musiquita rounded out the season.

Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods also hosted musician and social justice activist Fyütch, who presented an original commission for nearly 1,400 young children and educators during annual field trip performances for schools and early childhood centers that partner with Wolf Trap Education.

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The Del McCoury Band

premieres & living legends at the barns Spring at The Barns began with a first-of-its-kind, week-long residency of bluegrass great The Del McCoury Band. Performances by Black Opry Revue celebrated emerging Black country artists, while Music from the Crooked Road, in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts and Virginia Folklife Program, honored the musical heritage of Appalachia. “Pasoori” star Ali Sethi wowed audiences with two sold-out shows as part of the District of Raga series. Irish singer/songwriter Foy Vance stopped by on his Joy of Nothing Tour, and fans loved seeing millennial icons Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall together on stage.

The fall brought even more big-name artists, including T Bone Burnett, Graham Nash, and gospel music legends the Blind Boys of Alabama.

Musical theater enthusiasts raved for Norm Lewis and The Doo Wop Project, which featured five Broadway veterans. International sounds abounded from Mariachi Herencia de México, Brazil’s Eliane Elias, and the Abdullah Ibrahim Trio.

Artistic Advisor Wu Han curated another successful Chamber Music at The Barns series. Concerts in the spring and fall included The Sitkovetsky Trio, Viano Quartet, and five masterful performances from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, including a showcase

by Wu Han, David Finckel & Friends.

Additionally, Wolf Trap Opera alumnus Johnathan McCullough (’18, ’19, ’20) returned to direct the US premiere of Emily: A Musical Portrait alongside Artistic Director Christopher Allen. The unique operatic experience featured five Wolf Trap Opera alumni and songs by Aaron Copland and Ricky Ian Gordon.

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Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Johanna Barbosa led children in an arts-learning activity at ACCA Child Development Center in Annandale

sustainability through education In 2024, Wolf Trap focused on creating sustainable education programs by forming new community partnerships, investing in professional development for teaching artists, expanding program access for educators, and leveraging research insights to shape the Foundation’s future work and goals.

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creating lasting impact with teachers and young children Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts continued its commitment to supporting early childhood educators in the classroom and making a difference in the lives of young children through the arts.

The Institute team collaborated with teaching artists to cultivate arts-based strategies for early childhood and high-quality arts education experiences that were accessible, equitable, and inclusive of diverse audiences.

National Association for the Education of Young Children's CEO Michelle Kang and Managing Director of Early Learning Alissa Mwenelupembe and Wolf Trap Foundation's Institute Director Jennifer Edelen and Vice President of Education Akua Kouyate-Tate visited the classroom with Brightwood ES Pre-K teacher Kalpana Kumar-Sharma and Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Melissa Richardson

Wolf Trap Institute released findings in 2024 — based on an evaluation conducted by Manhattan Strategy Group and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts — that underscored the value of the Foundation’s work with educators in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

On average, teachers who participated in Wolf Trap’s in-person classroom residencies reported higher confidence in their ability to deliver arts-integrated learning and were observed using more arts integration in their practice compared to teachers participating virtually.

The study also found Wolf Trap’s teaching artists modeled strong teaching artist-child interactions. These results reaffirmed Wolf Trap’s plan to continue arts-integrated teacher professional development in current districts and expand into new ones across the state of Virginia. sustainability through education | 12

left: Wolf Trap's Roanoke Symposium; right: Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Christina Farrell and Early Childhood Specialist Luisa Avilés with educator Judith Muendo and James Musyoka, Executive Director of Kenya Connect

wolf trap education at a glance During the 2023–2024 academic year, Wolf Trap Education: Supported 104,700+ total educators, families, and students worldwide including 55,000+ in the Washington, DC metro area Provided services across 26 states, DC, Kenya, and Singapore Expanded its network to 29 affiliates

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expanding reach through partnerships Wolf Trap Institute made significant strides during the 2023–2024 academic year by welcoming new affiliates and partners and expanding its groundwork in Virginia. Early in the year, Foundation members met with legislators at a Richmond reception to discuss Wolf Trap’s work in the Commonwealth. The conversation highlighted the impact of classroom residencies on Fredericksburg City Public Schools’ early childhood programs.

In May, Wolf Trap Institute hosted a one-day symposium in Roanoke on social-emotional learning (SEL) through the arts, drawing community partners and educators from more than 40 organizations including Roanoke City Public Schools and other nearby school districts. Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists Valerie Branch and Wincey Terry-Bryant, along with panelists from New River Valley Child Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Services and Total Action for Progress Head Start, demonstrated arts integration strategies to enhance learning and SEL development in young children. The symposium was instrumental in strengthening Wolf Trap’s presence in the Roanoke region and supporting expansion from 33 to 43 counties/districts in Virginia during the 2023–2024 academic year.

Wolf Trap added three new affiliates to its national network outside of Virginia, increasing the total number of affiliates to 29. The additions bolstered Wolf Trap’s impact in the southeast region of the US with Gulf Coast Florida Wolf Trap, Upstate South Carolina Wolf Trap, and Lowcountry South Carolina Wolf Trap. The new Gulf Coast Florida affiliate, operated in partnership with Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, brought classroom services to Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, and Charlotte counties, while Greenville-based Upstate South Carolina Wolf Trap, operated in partnership with South Carolina Children’s Theatre, delivered arts integration to educators and young children in Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, Laurens, and Anderson counties. Lowcountry South Carolina Wolf Trap, operated in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA, will work with early childhood classrooms in Charleston, Berkley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Colleton, Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties.

As Wolf Trap Institute expanded the depth and breadth of its US programs, it also embarked on a series of workshops and classroom residencies in Kenya, thanks to support from Kenya Connect and the Gupta Family Foundation. Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Christina Farrell visited Kisinzini and Kambiti Primary Schools, where she introduced local teachers to arts-based concepts for early literacy and math learning and led workshops for educators and families.

helping students and young professionals grow Wolf Trap extended access for DC metro area students and young people to meaningfully engage with the arts through performances, shared experiences, and on-the-job learning.

left: Students from Anacostia High School perform at Grants Day; right: Master Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis led students in a Grants workshop

The Foundation expanded its Grants for Performing Arts Teachers program to middle schools, elevating its impact to 1,172 students and teachers across 13 public schools in the DMV. Teachers and students collaborated on projects fostering creativity, self-expression, and technical skills. During a field trip to Wolf Trap, students engaged in workshops and panels with teaching artists and Foundation staff to gain insight into potential arts careers.

The Internship and Apprenticeship program deepened Wolf Trap’s ties with area colleges, businesses, and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce through career fairs and panels. As a result, the program hosted 53 interns and apprentices from 30 higher education institutions throughout the year. Interns and apprentices gained experience across Foundation departments, participated in seminars and field trips, and engaged in coaching sessions to develop skills for future careers. For a third consecutive year, the Internship and Apprenticeship program was recognized as one of the Commonwealth’s top employers for interns by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership.

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Dim All the Lights: The 2024 Wolf Trap Ball

growing philanthropy & leadership 2024 marked a year of extraordinary philanthropy. As capital and programmatic investments from the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter continued to bear fruit, annual support from members rose to new heights, enabling Wolf Trap Foundation to reach a wider community of arts enthusiasts and benefit people of all ages.

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record membership with a common purpose

Members enjoyed a variety of insider benefits including exclusive lounges and volunteer opportunities

In 2024, Wolf Trap’s membership base grew to a historic high — 10,500 households strong. Participation increased at every level across the program, with members enjoying insider benefits, access to excellent programming, and the opportunity to positively affect the community.

Wolf Trap donors showed increased generosity, which substantially grew the Encore Circle membership tier and more than doubled the $10,000 Great Performer level and above to 160 households.

Members enjoyed a variety of insider experiences: a Summer Season Kickoff with backstage tours of the Filene Center, access to special member dinners at the Pavilions, invitations to dress rehearsals, and other exclusive members-only opportunities. More than 200 Foundation member-volunteers also contributed nearly 7,100 collective hours of service to help make Wolf Trap more welcoming and enjoyable for all.

Corporate and Foundation partnerships thrived this year, with more than 100 corporate partners contributing to the Foundation’s philanthropic mission. growing philanthropy & leadership | 16

2024 Ball Co-Chairs AJ and Chris Andreas and Kevin and Beth Smithson

record-breaking fundraisers There was much to celebrate at Wolf Trap, with scores of special events occurring throughout the year. Each of Wolf Trap’s signature fundraisers eclipsed expectations in scale and philanthropic impact.

May brought a sold-out Wine at Wolf Trap at The Barns, showcasing a collaboration with Michelin-star Chef Aaron Silverman of DC’s Rose’s Luxury and Pineapple & Pearls along with Master Sommelier Justin Moore in an inspired multi-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings.

Pre-show dinners throughout the year brought supporters together to celebrate a variety of Wolf Trap programs, artists, and sponsors including Shreya Ghoshal’s Wolf Trap debut, La bohème, corporate partners, and Legacy Donors.

September’s flagship Ball was particularly glimmering this year. Dim All the Lights: The 2024 Wolf Trap Ball shattered previous Ball fundraising records and raised $2.2 million for the Foundation’s arts and education programs, making it the most successful fundraising event in Wolf Trap’s 53-year history. Helmed by Co-Chairs AJ and Chris Andreas and Kevin and Beth Smithson, the Ball welcomed nearly 800 guests for a Studio 54-inspired evening of dinner and dancing on the Filene Center stage.

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In November, the popular Bourbon & Bubbles expanded beyond The Barns and into the Foundation’s Education Hall. Guests enjoyed live music, imbibed in champagnes and bourbons from the nation’s expert purveyors, and dined on tasty southern fare.

top: Master Sommelier Justin Moore (left) and Chef Aaron Silverman at Wine at Wolf Trap; bottom left and right: Guests delighted in festivities at Bourbon & Bubbles

2024 marked an all-time high of $3 million in special event support.

leadership news Wolf Trap Foundation welcomed four notable philanthropic and business leaders to its Board of Directors in February: philanthropist Christina Co Mather; Dominic Dragisich, Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief Global Brand Officer, Choice Hotels International; Christopher Raymond, President and CEO of Boeing Global Services; and Monica Schmude, President, Virginia, Anthem.

In 2024, Wolf Trap Foundation also inaugurated the Advisory Council — 24 outstanding Foundation Board alumni leaders who provide their acumen and counsel to the Foundation (see page 26).

Northern Virginia Magazine named Wolf Trap President and CEO Arvind Manocha in the top 10 of “The 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia.” Manocha stood on the illustrious list alongside several current and past members of the Wolf Trap Foundation Board and donor community.

clockwise from the left: Christina Co Mather, Dominic Dragisich, Monica Schmude, and Christopher Raymond

in memoriam

Wolf Trap Foundation mourns the 2024 loss of Dr. Gary D. Mather, accomplished member of the community and Foundation Board alumnus.

Mather was a highly respected leader, devoted mentor, and passionate philanthropist, who championed the performing arts. He served on Wolf Trap’s Board from 2017–2024, lending his considerable expertise to the organization. growing philanthropy & leadership | 18

campaign donors

THANK YOU to these Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts donors for their commitments to the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, an initiative to support facility enhancements and programs for future generations. Reflects donations through July 2024.

VISIONARY DONORS Dan and Gayle D’Aniello $2,500,0000+ Jacqueline B. Mars Hillary and Tom Baltimore Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Shashikant and Margaret Gupta Gary D. Mather+ and Christina Co Mather Karen and Fred Schaufeld $1,000,000–$2,499,999 John and Susie King Jean and Ric Edelman Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka Matt Korn and Cindy Miller BENEFACTORS: $500,000–$999,999 The Setian Family Janet+ and Calvin Hill Ed and Andy Smith F. Chapman and Grace Taylor Robert and Lisa Van Hoecke PATRONS: $250,000-$499,999 C.E. and Jean Andrews Brickman Family Foundation Bruce Caswell and Lauren Deichman Melissa Delgado and Anthony Colangelo The ElSawy Family Foundation Virginia McGehee Friend Alka and Sudhakar Kesavan Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger John C. Lee, IV and Cindy Lee Bob and Lisa Lutz Chris and Paige Nassetta National Park Foundation/The Boeing Company Edward and Susan O’Connell Donna and Jim Reagan The Robbins Family Kevin and Beth Smithson Trehan Foundation Nell V. Weidenhammer+ John and Jessica Wood SUSTAINERS: $100,000–$249,999 Anonymous Steven and Marjie Alloy The Ananthanpillai Family Christopher and Andrita (AJ) Andreas Michael and Ana Beckley The Bedrock Community Fund Kevin and Cynthia Boyle Jan Brandt Capital One Marcia and Frank C.+ Carlucci III Denise Chen and Tim Maas L. William Derrow+ John and Lynn Dillon Ken and Vickie Hayduk Shelly and Jack Hazel

Sue J. Henry and Carter G. Phillips Eric and Heather Kadel Leana and Marc Katz Ashok and Stuti Kaveeshwar Nancy Laben and Jonathan Feiger Denise Riedel Lewis and Kenneth J. Lewis General Lester and Mina Lyles and Family Arvind Manocha and Gideon Malone Ann McPherson McKee Robert and Judy Might Reed and Pat Menster Neuman PNC Foundation Norma and Russ Ramsey James Roth Srikant Sastry and Manjula Pindiprolu Todd and Elaine Stottlemyer Theresa Thompson Victoria Trumbower Lynn and Carl Verboncoeur Deborah F. and David A. Winston SUPPORTERS: $50,000-$99,999 Anonymous Foundation The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Jeff and Jacqueline Copeland The Ithaka Foundation Broderick Johnson and Michele Norris Robert M. and Joyce A. Johnson Philip and Sandy+ Marcum Donna and Buzz Miller Janet M. Osborn The Pence Group, Inc. Jonathan and Virginia Shames John and Gina Wasson Karen A. Zavinsky+ PARTNERS: $25,000–$49,999 Jeremy and Stephanie Blank Richard and Evelyn Bynum Tenley Carp and David Samuels Karen and Jim Cleveland Vincent Ferraro and Laura Forte Gil and Janice Guarino Lisa and Richard Jeanneret Mars Foundation Jodi and Darren Morton Boofie and Joe O’Gorman Dion and Michelle Rudnicki Craig and Christina Sharon CONTRIBUTORS: $10,000–$24,999 Anonymous Sam Barnes Jennie and Mark Bishof Beth Brummel and Michael Beresik Janice Z. and H. Lawrence Clark Steve and Christie Day Enterprise Knowledge Gerald W. and Marlene K. Fischer

Bette S. Gorman Lynda Lonshein Hellman Estate of Alexine Clement Jackson Donald and Sherlyn Jenkins Scott and RaSheeda Keir Tracy K. Kenny William J. Long+ Dana and David Martin Nanette and Charles Mees Katherine Newland Patrick and Annie Pacious The Page Family Dennis Peery and Anu Saxena Michael and Brigette Polmar Meg Porta and Matt Swayhoover Gerry and Lynn Rubin Ann Sanfacon Bernadette and Ed Saperstein Lisa Schievelbein Virginia and Alan Strauss Sally A. Turner and Jerry G. Bridges The Janice and Robert Vitale Charitable Fund Marjorie H. Wax and Brian P. Hochheimer Judith and Ronald+ Wilgenbusch Bill and Terry Witowsky Doug and Melanie Wolfe Giving Fund Theresa and John B. Wood Ann Ziff SPONSORS: $5,000–$9,999 Anonymous (2) Christina and Louis Gadrinab Ann and Robert Goldstein Avi Hoffer Thomas and Sandy Hoog Jenna and Wyatt Korff Nancy and Bill LaForge George Lowden Clark and Kathleen Manning and Family Cynthia and John Martin Terri and Michael McClements Harish R. Rao & Chelsea R. Rao Amy and Ben Rossi Saval Foodservice Derrick Tam and Keli Hosaka Mr. + and Mrs. + J. Robert Vakiener Kathryn A. Walter+ Kathy and C. Eric Warden William L. Wingert Jr. + Deceased For a list of donors $1,500 and above to the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter and Next Chapter Legacy Donors, please visit wolftrap.org/campaign.

annual fund donors

Wolf Trap Foundation is deeply grateful to each of the following individuals for supporting the Foundation through membership gifts, events and other annual sponsorships, endowment gifts, and special project support between November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2024.

To donate, please contact Wolf Trap Development at 703.255.1927 or visit wolftrap.org/give.

SEASON UNDERWRITERS Dan and Gayle D'Aniello $250,000+ David M. Rubenstein

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$100,000 TO $249,999 Anonymous Christopher and Andrita (AJ) Andreas Jan Brandt Kimberly Engel Haber and Brett Haber/ The Dennis and Judy Engel Charitable Foundation

John and Susie King Michael Saylor F. Chapman and Grace Taylor The Webber Family

$50,000 TO $99,999 Bruce L. Caswell and Lauren Deichman Melissa Delgado and Anthony Colangelo Craig and Valerie Dykstra Jean and Ric Edelman Virginia McGehee Friend Shashikant and Margaret Gupta Sue J. Henry and Carter G. Phillips Alka and Sudhakar Kesavan Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka Matt Korn and Cindy Miller Dan and Gloria Logan | Revada Foundation Gary D. Mather+ and Christina Co Mather Donna and Jim Reagan Srikant Sastry and Manjula Pindiprolu Karen and Fred Schaufeld Scuba Mike Ed and Andy Smith Robert and Lisa Van Hoecke Deborah F. and David A. Winston Governor Glenn and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin $25,000 TO $49,999 Anonymous (3) Steven and Marjie Alloy Raj Ananthanpillai and Radhika Rajagopalan C.E. and Jean Andrews Hillary and Tom Baltimore Michael and Ana Beckley Patrice King Brickman Family Foundation Tenley Carp and David Samuels Teri and Tom Dungan Leo and Mary Fox William and Elizabeth Gould The Ithaka Foundation Broderick Johnson and Michele Norris Robert M. and Joyce A. Johnson Eric and Heather Kadel Leana and Marc Katz Nancy Laben and Jon Feiger Bob and Lisa Lutz Gen. (Ret.) Lester L. and Mina Lyles Nanette and Charles Mees Samuel Meisner Julie Myers Wood and John Wood Diane and Tim Naughton Edward and Susan O'Connell Samantha and Troy Poppe The Robbins Family Kevin and Beth Smithson Todd and Elaine Stottlemyer Paul and Tracy Tartaglione Lynn and Carl Verboncoeur Ann Ziff $15,000 TO $24,999 Anonymous (2) Mrs. Benjamin P. Astley Michelle & David Baldacci Cynthia and Kevin Boyle Beth B. Buehlmann Richard and Evelyn Bynum Sid Chowdhary Jeff and Jacqueline Copeland Maria Coakley David John and Lynn Dillon Dr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Fischer Shelly and Jack Hazel Jacqueline Hinman Clark Hoyt and Linda Kauss Gayle and Steven Job Ashok and Stuti Kaveeshwar Tracy K. Kenny Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger Barry and Bambi Landew Matt Lerner/Frederick Coin Exchange Leviton Family Mr. and Mrs. James F. MacGuidwin Dana and David Martin

Kara McCabe and Andrew Leblanc Foundation Ann McPherson McKee, Gift in Remembrance of Burtt & Rebecca Gray McKee and Douglas & Ann McKee Seeley Jeff and Tori Boofie and Joe O'Gorman Michael and Cynthia O'Kane Patrick and Annie Pacious Brenda and William Romenius Peri and William Ross Dr. James Roth Gerry and Lynn Rubin Karl and Susan Salnoske Jiten (Jay) and Sujani (Jen) Shah Ashley Stow Caroline Morris Van Kirk Michael Williams Miriam C. Flaherty Willis and MG Simon V. L. Willis $10,000 TO $14,999 Anonymous (5) Michael and Tricia Antonis Erin and Derek Arrison Edward J. and Laura G. Asher Jay and Terry Bachmann Beaudin Trust Jennie and Mark Bishof K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family Rick and Debbie Bress John and Sue Byrne Madison and Victoria Calvert Gregory and Jane Castanias David and Stacie Childress Sarah and James Choi Kenneth W. Coan/Sevila Coan Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Erin Collier Ann Cook Charitable Fund Jon and Patty Craver Jeff and Natalie Davis Enrico and Linda Della Corna Dominic and Nedda Dragisich Juliana Dunlap and James Corrigan Diana and Douglas Dykstra Bonnie Feld Vincent Ferraro and Laura Forte In Honor of Jim and Mary Beggs, Allen and Maureen Fox Bonnie L. Goldschmidt and Michele Shimek Andrea M. Greenan and Alex Hwang Gil and Janice Guarino Stanley J. and Cynthia M. Gutkowski Lawrence Halff and Randy Windham Bridget and Conway Halsall Dr. Dabney G. Hart / Mr. & Mrs. T. Michael Louden Ken and Victoria Hayduk Alexander and Jacqueline Henry Julie Ann Heyward John and Tracie Jacquemin/ The Jacquemin Family Foundation Donald and Sherlyn Jenkins Harmony Knutson and Alan Cohn Jenna and Wyatt Korff Ross and Kaye Kory Gayle and Jonathan Kosarin Brent and Jennifer Long Clark and Kathleen Manning and Family Ray and Colleen McDuffie Glenn and Julie Merberg James and Audrey Miller Ramona and John W. Mockoviak Darren and Jodi Morton Anne Motz Stephen and Betsy Mundt Roderick and Jane Murchison Patsy and Howard Norton Janet M. Osborn

Renata and Spence Patterson Sean and Shirley Prosser, in memory of Jim and Rosemary Prosser Norma and Russ Ramsey Harish R. Rao & Chelsea R. Rao Chris and Rita Raymond Melissa Rhoads and Ryan Simpson Patti and John Robertson Amy and Ben Rossi Sherry Rutherford and Bill Krokowski Ann Sanfacon Jeff and Dawn Sanok Danielle and John Saunders Stan and Ruth Seemann John and Darcy Sekas The Setian Family Craig and Christina Sharon Joan Sheppard Jon and Pat Simons Ronald and Deborah Sindler Arlene and David Slan Mike Slattery Rob and Robyn Smith Judith M. Stehling and Edgar J. Ariza-Niño Virginia and Alan Strauss Khary and Caroline Stringer Pam and Greg Sullivan Derrick Tam Victoria Trumbower Richard J. Underwood Marc and Cortney Weber Daniel Webster Theresa and John B. Wood Greg and Janne Young Linda and Joseph Young $6,000 TO $9,999 Anonymous (9) Ernie and Cathy Abbott Ramon and Marissa Alcala John R. and Kathy Allen The Arner Family Susan and Jim Arnold Vicky Bailey and Larry Smith Russel and Ann Bantham Richard and Julie Barcus Thomas A. Belles and Carla Minosh Gregory and Nancy Beronja Paul Blakely Harlan W. and Mary M. Bowers Beth Brummel and Michael Beresik Andrew and Jennifer Buckreis Nancy and Dennis Burke Alice and Terry Burns Dan and Leslie Burpee George C. and Sarah P. Cabalu Marcia and Frank C.+ Carlucci III Christopher and Carol Casto Allayne and Brian Chappelle The Chaskin Family Jay W. and Heidi A. Chesky Brian J. Christianson Kathy and Jim Connor Ronya Corey and Devon McFadden Kevin Crabtree and Mary Kelleher-Crabtree Mary Cristler John and Mary Davis Trevor and Ingrid Dearman Shawn and Robyn Degnan David L. Denny and Laurie Scott Denny Barbara A. DiCicco Tami and Jeff Dierman Coolie Doolie Raymond A. and Roslyn M. Duda Mr. and Mrs. Dean S. Edmonds/ Dean S. Edmonds Foundation Michael P. and Marilyn H. Fitzgerald Susan Fox/The Walt Disney Company Lien and George Galloway

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Glenn and Barbara Gardner Cathy A. German Verena Gibbs and Bo Cappabianca William and Jacqueline A. Gravell Chris and Jennifer Greenlee Marge and Joe Grills Atul and Katherine Grover MaryLynn and Greg Haase Marlene and William Haffner Todd and Melinda Hall William Hanlon Bonnie and Bob Haukness Robert H. and Brenda Hawthorne Sharon and Jeff Heinz Avi Hoffer Nettie Horne Shannon Houck Jodie Hunter Dr. Renee Iacona Ashley Iddings Sue Irish and Kenn Weir Ricki and Joel Kanter Laura, Jess, Mike, and Tim Kennedy Jeannie and W. R. King Mark and Elena Kleifges Rae Ann and Bill Knopf Leo Kratz David F. La Mar and Terri L. Crowl David and Mary Beth Lane John and Cindy Langan Sheri A. Layton Chip and Katie Lowry Michael and Jennifer Maloney Philip and Sandy+ Marcum Frank and Susan Mars Cynthia and John Martin Ricardo Martinez Juliana E. May/JLL Linda A. Mazawey Donald and Shannon McGahn Susan and David McMunn Eric McNutt Brian and Halley Meadows Susie and Josh Metz Christopher and Simone Meyer Thomas and Lauren Morreale Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Moses III Ray and Patricia Murphy John and Jill Murray Heidi and RJ Narang Laura and Sean O'Keefe Nora and Glen Petitt Mark and Carol Poblete Carol S. Popowsky Joetta Rauchnot and Brenda Heck Drs. Helena and David Rodbard Selwa and David Rutchik Rebecca Sanders Bernadette and Ed Saperstein Monica and Robert Schmude Richard and Susan Seabrook Jonathan and Virginia Shames Paul D. Shively and Claire L. Orth Steven and Donna Shriver Tina and Albert Small, Jr. Joel K. and Martha L. Smith Duncan and Patricia Sparrell Peter and Jennie Stathis David L. Straus, Gift in Remembrance of Betty B. Straus Matt and Kathleen Strottman Christie and Mark Struckman Peter and Ann Tanous Justin and Jennifer Tate Clarence and Anne Taylor Tori Thomas Theresa Thompson Cris and Cindy Turner

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Andy and Miranda Vesey Rosetta and Martin Virgilio Catherine and Eric Waldron John and Gina Wasson Marjorie H. Wax and Brian P. Hochheimer Dr. Brooke Weddle and Mr. Miguel Payan Sandy and Carolyn Weininger Lisa and Eric Wieman David and Ellen Winter Bill and Terry Witowsky Cheryl A. Wooden and Dr. Deb Bobbitt James Y. S. Yap $4,000 TO $5,999 Anonymous (16) Christopher and Kathryn Adams Robert and Sara Adler Melchora Alexander Melinda Ampthor Marian and Jay Andre Richard and Rosemarie Andreano Barbara and Bear Ard Billy Armstrong Elizabeth and John Armstrong Jeanine Aronowitz James and Juliet Arrighi Keith and Sherry Babb John C. Backus, Jr. Jennifer Barendse Rose Bates Donna and Barry Beach David and Cecilia Beck Amy Beckman and Steven Gaba Jeffrey Bedell Susan and Marc Benezra B. Michael and Sandra Berger Steven Berger Kevin and Jane Bise Jeremy and Stephanie Blank Regina and Bill Bouie Kevin M. Breslin Barbara Brocker Diane S. Bronfman Stephanie Brotherton Rex Brouillard and Michelle Henry Dennis Brown and Jane Platt-Brown Donald Brown Nancy Broyhill Dennis and Julie Bruns James and Phyllis Bruyette Tim Bryan Sarah Buescher Jessica Bunin and Alexis Albano David and Carolyn Burgess Laina Bush and Michael Zajkowski Donna Callejon and Deborah Whiteside Joseph and Donna Cantara Drew and Therese Caplan Lori and Robert Caplan Cori and Jared Cardwell Christopher Carpenter and Lora Shimp Leónidas Cartwright James and Karen Chamberlain Christopher and Jennifer Chatman Denise Chen and Tim Maas Col. (R) Lary and Sabine Chinowsky Joseph and Michelle Chotkowski John Claringbould and Patricia Loughrey Susan R. Clayman and Frank Starks Karen and Jim Cleveland Beth and Michael Coakley Bob and Kellie Cochran Marcy and Neil Cohen, Ryna Cohen Mark and Jane Cohen Franklin C. Coleman Rachel Coll Wendy Connell Jennifer Conroy Phyllis and Wes Corley

Nina Cron Deborah Dale and Michael Goodman Dan and Bekki Danner Scott and Krista Darnell W. Alan and Janet L. Day Steve and Christie Day Kathleen and Joseph Deal Meghan and John Deese Dante and Tracy D'Egidio Susie and Oscar De Soto Sharon Deibel Stefanie Doebler Joseph and Pat Donahue Hank Dorochovich and Julie Johns Christian Downs Elizabeth Dresing and Craig Goodman Kristin and Eric Dubelier Julie and Bill Duncan Jim and Timoney Dunlap Helen and Ronald Dunn Robert J. Eatinger, Jr. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Thomas J. Eccles, USN (Ret) James and Diane Ecklund George and Karen Eichert Michael J. Eidsness Robert and Alison Eisiminger Eddie and Rachel Eitches Bill and Debbie Eliason Randall Eliason and Chérie Kiser Holly and Richard Ellis Jim Evans and Sam Misleh The Evans Company/Sophia's Cafe Jack Fahey Sara and Sam Feder Ginny Kogan Feldman Gerard F. Fiala Taryn Fielder and Ryan Forsythe Brian Fields Ross Fishkind and Kimberly Hamilton Rhonda Fleming and Mike Cooley James and Mary Flounlacker Benjamin and Peg Flowe Roger and Nancy Fones Tucker Foreman Carol and Jorge Fortine Ochoa Lauren Freeman and Walter Steimel Russell Frey and I-Min Chao Dan Frisby and Suzanne Dougherty Gerry and Lynne Gabrys/ Guest Services, Inc. Christina and Louis Gadrinab Richard Gaiani Eddy and Joan Gallahan Chris Garner Glenn Gaynor David and Jean Lynn Gearin Barbara Gernon and Valerie Kimball Michael Gilliam Chris and Clare Girolamo Rocio and Raul Gonzalez Ira and Tamara Gordon Jennifer and Chris Graham Sherry and Todd Gray Jeffrey Graybeal Teresa and Garson Green Lauren and Brian Greenberg Brian and Deb Grosner Bruce and Kathryn Gudenberg Norene and Tim Guilford Allen Haid and Sandra Cummins-Haid Nicole Alfandre Halbreiner Amy and Jay Halpern Jeffrey and Elizabeth Harris Luke Harris Teresa M. Haycraft Frank and Teresa Hearl Sharon Heinle and Chris DeLashmutt Lynda Lonshein Hellman

Leigh and Peter Henry Lisa and Ron Hodge Amanda and Jim Holmberg Robert and Linda Horrigan J. Timothy and Debra M. Howard Cynthia Hull Briglia Hundley, P.C. Kevin and Barbara Hutto Rylan and Carl Hutzler Frank Huynh and Leandro Toledo Joseph and Robin Jackson Richard and Anna Jackson Paul D. Jensen Richard and Laurie Johnson Andrea Jolly Matthew Jones Terre and Polly Jones Lesley A. Kalan Joseph and Jill Kale Sharon Karaffa Suneetha and Pardha Karamsetty Richard and Barbara Kaufmann Brian Keller Roger and Teresa Keller Jodie Kelley and Scott Sinder Sean M. Kelley Patrick and Ellen Kelsay Robin and Michael Kennedy Carol King Travis and Sarah Kirspel Stephen and Mary Sue Kitchen Clare and Thomas Klanderman Kimmy & Paul Knapp in honor of G&L Knapp Trust Tara T. Kochis Phyllis Krochmal Sanjai Kumar Lori LaFave and Steve Murphy William and Nancy LaForge Joni and Don Langevoort John and Nancy Larue Kim Latkiewicz David and Michele Lawrence Tammy Le and Garry Ho Dale Lefebvre Stuart and Brock Lending Sue Leonard Patsy and Marty Lerman Denise Riedel Lewis and Kenneth J. Lewis Ted and Vivian Lewis Dennis and Tracey Liberson Douglas and Elizabeth Lobel Dr. Diana Locke and Mr. Robert Toense Brian Lockhart Megan Lockhart Julie Lonardo Aldys London George Lowden Marcia and Adrian Lund Jennifer Lyons and Derek Morrissette William H. Mann III Joey and Anna Maranto Mitchell and Cheryl Marovitz Kevin and Sarah Martin Albert and Terri Martinez Shari Maruca Dorothy McCartney John and Deanne McGranahan Cristina F. and Michael A. McLaughlin Mr. and Ms. Jay Meadows/ Meadows Farms Nurseries Maria Michaels and Nick Studds Donna and Buzz Miller Devon Miller and Darryl J. Anderson Ryan and Krista Miller Jill Minneman David and Vanessa Moir Jax, Lilly and Lee Monsein

Ann and Keith Montgomery Linda Moran Ronald and Maria Morgan Robert and Barbara Moss Amy and Will Mudge Michael Mullen James and Karen Murray Leanne and James Myers Joanne Nanna Sarah and John Nash Pat and Reed Neuman Paul J. Nevins and Sheila LaFalce Katherine Newland Blake and Andrea Newman Kathleen and Kevin Newmeyer Nancy Nix-Karnakis Lloyd C. Noland Bob and Lee Norstern Jill Norton Timmy and Amanda Norton Debra O'Beirne Judith and Mary O'Brien Theodore B and Lady Olson Rebecca Onuschak The Page Family Kimberly Parks Alex and Michael Pascarella Margaret Payne Laura Peebles and Ellen Fingerman Meg Porta and Matt Swayhoover Dennis Peery and Anu Saxena Katie Pehrson Christopher Poell Michael and Brigette Polmar Chris and Katie Poteat Jeff and Jill Purdy Daniel and Roberta Quirk James Raba and Maureen Nelson Rabaut Family Foundation Eileen Rader David Rand Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation

by Lola C. Reinsch Jonathan Remson James and Linda Rettberg Dave and Aimee Richardson H. Mac and Michele-Anne Riley Cheryl Roberts Jim Roberts and Julie Carter Roberts Rick and Faith Roberts Ward and Jennifer Roberts Michael and Laura Romano Michael and Jane Rowny Horacio and Cinthia Rozanski Kathryn Tucker Rutkowski Alicia Saffer and Kris Hatlelid Eric Salzberg Drs. Stephen and Mary Sapp Jennifer and Andy Schenker Ned and Elizabeth Scherer Christopher and Joanna Schindler Jean Schiro-Zavela and Vance Zavela Dawn and Joel Schlegel Jim Schwenke Jim Seeley Harold and Adele Seifried Dr. Steven & Mrs. Gretchen Seiler Joshua K. Sekoski and Ashleigh D. Rabbitt Sean Sharifi Ritika and Rohit Sharma Jennifer Shelton John T. Sheridan, Jr. Edward and Sarah Shin Samantha and Evan Shinbaum Jules and Judy Shore Gina Shultz Mr. Louis and Dr. Kathleen K. Sichenze Dr. Mona Sarfaty and Dr. Jay Siegel

Joseph Sifer Linda B. Singletary Dru and Marie Smith Eric L. Smith Martha Nell Smith and Marilee Lindemann Neil and Nadia Smith Linda and Nigel Smyth Thomas and Angelique Snyder Amy and Patrick Souders Dean and Sandra Souleles Chris Spina Bryant Springer Valentin Sribar Joan Stansfield, Stansfield Signature Real Estate Dave Steadman and Daphne Kiplinger Michael L. Stevens and Elizabeth Munno Kathleen and Scott Stewart Kimberly and Gary Stewart Bill and Pat Stipe James and Geraldine Stockdale Jeff and Jaci Stoltz Jennifer Stone Lisa Stransky Thomas and Heather Stroup Gretchen and Christopher Strub Aruna Subramaniam and Prabu Natarajan Sinclair Szebrat Sharad and Mahinder Tak Cornell and Anne-Wesley Teague Brooke Terry Ray and Stacey Thal Paul and Pam Thieberger John E. Thomas, Jr. Donald and Gloria Thorson Kristine and David Timmerman Rob Timmins and Jeff Kaplan Jennifer Toole Tim and Corina Trainer Kathleen Tremblay Rick R. Treviño and W. Larz Pearson Amy and Jeff Turcotte Douglas A. Tyson and Dr. Tessa Cholmondeley Stephanie and Fernando+ van Reigersberg William and Patricia Vance Drs. Virginia Steen and Joseph Verbalis Chris and Karen Warack Kathy and C. Eric Warden Roger and Diane Warin Rick Watson Elizabeth A. Way and Dorothy Dougherty Greg Wells Tim and Anne Whipple John and Marylou Whisler Tina and Geoffrey White Jason and Shannon White Robert Whiteman Diane Whitmoyer Elizabeth F. Wickersham and Charles Schmitz Judith and Ronald+ Wilgenbusch David and Joy Willey Janet Wilson Stephen and Rosemarie Wilson The Witt Family Sara Nelson Wolff Mark W. Wollschlager Myla Wyatt Alan and Sandra Yamamoto Karen Yankosky Joseph and Gwendolyn Zanin Jacob and Whitney Zatzkin S. Zeliff + Deceased

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corporate, foundation, and government partners

Wolf Trap Foundation sincerely appreciates each of the following institutions for supporting the Foundation through grants, corporate partnerships, and fundraisers between November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2024. $500,000+ Department of the Interior, National Park Service PNC $250,000 TO $499,999 The Boeing Company Capital One $100,000 TO $249,999 Anonymous Foundation Booz Allen Hamilton County of Fairfax, Virginia Danaher Foundation Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation General Dynamics KPMG LLP National Endowment for the Arts National Park Foundation Northrop Grumman PwC Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Tickets.com The Volgenau Foundation $50,000 TO $99,999 A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation Cox Business CrossCountry Consulting Deloitte SOSi Virginia Commission for the Arts $25,000 TO $49,999 Acentra Health American Airlines The Theodore H. Barth Foundation, Inc. Battelle Brown-Forman Corporation The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Cherry Bekaert Choice Hotels International The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation The Edens Group, LLC Ernst & Young FTS International, LLC Hilton Kearney & Company L.F. Jennings Leidos

LMI Maximus Peterson Family Foundation The Price-Taylor Group of Truist Wealth South Carolina Arts Commission Telos Corporation Washington Gas Washington Harbour Partners WilmerHale $15,000 TO $24,999 Beacon Building Products Bender Foundation, Inc. Chevy Chase Trust DLA Piper The Richard Eaton Foundation Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Holland & Knight LLP Johnson Brothers Service Distributing, Inc. Karin's Florist Laird Norton Family Foundation Mars Foundation The Mather Nauticon Office Solutions Our Purpose Foundation Park Hotels & Resorts Pinnacle Financial Partners Reston Limousine Starr Hill Brewery Stratos Solutions V2X The Venable Foundation $10,000 TO $14,999 Alston & Bird Anthem Aon Corporation Apex CoVantage ArentFox Schiff ArtsFairfax ASRC Federal Arnold F. Baggins Foundation, Inc. CACI Cathell & Associates CohnReznick Covington Dexian Enterprise Knowledge

Forvis Mazars Guidepost Solutions Host Hotels & Resorts M&T Bank Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Inc. Marriott International Maximus Foundation McKinsey & Company Merrifield Garden Center Ohio Hometown Heroes Playa Hotels & Resorts rand* construction corporation RLJ Lodging Trust Rulo Strategies LLC Select Event Group Signal Hill Technologies Thos. Somerville Co. Tiny Jewel Box United Bank VHC Health $5,000 TO $9,999 Avalon Consulting Blank Rome LLP BOWA Brown Advisory CBRE The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Devils Backbone Brewing Company DFIN Focused Image, Inc. Frontier Technology Inc. HHMI Janelia Research Campus J.P. Morgan K Street Financial Lockton Companies, LLC Marika Meyer Studio Monumental Sports & Entertainment Mortgage Bankers Association Mount Vernon Printing, an RR Donnelley Company The Nora Roberts Foundation National Security Space Association Peraton Sapporo-Stone Brewing The Siegfried Group LLP Unison Software Inc.

wolf trap foundation named endowment funds

The following Endowment Funds were established with $100,000 or more to support Wolf Trap Foundation’s programs.

Baltimore Family Fund Mary H. Beggs President’s Fund The Howard and Sondra Bender Family Fund for Education Patrice King Brickman Family Fund Caswell/Deichman Family Fund for Wolf Trap Capital One Fund for Education Denise Chen and Tim Maas Fund for Wolf Trap The Coffelt Fund for Wolf Trap Opera and Education The Colangelo Family Fund for the Arts The Cox Communications Fund for Education Initiatives in the Performing Arts D'Aniello Fund for Opera L. William Derrow Fund for Wolf Trap Opera in Honor of Amy E. Schaffer Lynn and John Dillon Endowment Fund Nancy K. Eberhardt | Howard and Dorothy Kahn Education Fund The ElSawy Endowment for Education The Freed Fund for Early Childhood Education in the Performing Arts

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The Lee Anne F. Geiger Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts General Dynamics Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts Gupta Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts Carol V. Harford Fund for Wolf Trap Opera in Memory of Catherine Filene Shouse Shelly and Jack Hazel Family Fund for Wolf Trap Hearst Foundation, Inc. Sue Henry and Carter Phillips Fund for Wolf Trap Janet and Calvin Hill Fund for Wolf Trap The Jacquemin Family Fund for Master Teaching Artists The Paula A. Jameson Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Stuart C. and Nancy M. Johnson Fund for Wolf Trap Terre and Polly Jones Endowed Fund for Artistic Initiatives Kadel Family Fund for Wolf Trap Ashok and Hariastuti Kaveeshwar Fund for Wolf Trap Alan and Carol Kelly Fund for Education

The King Family Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger | The Trojanger Fund for Wolf Trap Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Fund for Education Nancy Laben and Jonathan Feiger Fund for Wolf Trap Robert and Lisa Lutz Fund for Wolf Trap The General Lester L. Lyles and Family Fund for Education Fund for Wolf Trap in Honor of Arvind Manocha and Gideon Malone The Sandy “Tanta” Marcum Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts Fund for Artistic Excellence in Honor of Audrey M. Mars Mars Fellowship Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Gary D. Mather and Christina Co Mather Fund for Wolf Trap The Suzann Wilson Matthews Internship Fund Ann McKee Fund for Opera

The Linda and Tobia Mercuro Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts The Mullaney Family Fund for Education National Endowment for the Arts NEA Packard Challenge Fund Reed and Pat Neuman Fund Celebrating Arts and Education The Terry Noack Master Teaching Artists in Dance Fund Edward and Susan O’Connell Family Fund for Wolf Trap Packard Fund PNC Fund for Early Childhood Education

Geoffrey P. Pohanka and Anne R. Kline Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Carol S. Popowsky Parrot Fund for Education James A. Roth Family Fund for Wolf Trap Sastry-Pindiprolu Family Fund for Wolf Trap Julian Setian Family Fund for the Arts Catherine Filene Shouse Education Fund Kay Shouse Great Performance Fund Jon and Pat Simons Fund for Wolf Trap Ed and Andy Smith Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Kevin and Beth Smithson Family Fund for Wolf Trap Education

Peter and Jennie Stathis Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts Arthur Tracy Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Hans and Mimi Tuch Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Conductors Van Hoecke Family Fund for Technology in Education RADM Ronald C. and Judith A. Wilgenbusch Fund for Wolf Trap Opera and Classical Programs Earle C. and June A. Williams Fund for Wolf Trap Deborah and David Winston Fund for Classical Music Kim Witman Fund for Opera Coaching

catherine filene shouse legacy circle

Wolf Trap Foundation gratefully acknowledges these individuals who have thoughtfully expressed their commitment to preserving the legacy of Wolf Trap for future generations by remembering the Foundation in their estate plans.

Anonymous (38) Dr.+ and Mrs. Duane A. Adams Cheryl Allen and Donna McCloskey Jean W. Arnold Jeannie P. Baliles* Nancy A. Bartholomaei Sharon and Gary Batie The Honorable+ and Mrs.+ James M. Beggs* Ashley Benes David+ and Joan Berenson* Eleanor K. H. Blayney Thomas W. Bliss and Debra Harkins Bliss Dr.+ and Mrs.+ George P. Bogumill* Barbara A. Boinest Barbara A. and Peter P. Bonora David M. Borowski+ and Kerry Cadden K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family Mary W. Brady Mrs. Joel T. Broyhill+* Nancy Broyhill Dennis and Julie Bruns Beth B. Buehlmann Edward A.+ and Karen A. Burka Allyson Butler Marcia and Frank C.+ Carlucci III* James and Karen Chamberlain Denise Chen and Tim Maas Deborah M. and Michael Jay Chusmir Trudy Clark Roy Cleland Mark Richard Clem* and Kathleen Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Collins Suzanne Conrad* Jim and Kaye Cook Phyllis and Wes Corley Stephen T. Cramolini+ and John R. Feather II Lawrence+ and Sharon Deibel Laurie Parks DeLand Ronald and Linda DeRamus L. William Derrow+ John and Lynn Dillon Raymond A. and Roslyn M. Duda^ Kristen and Christopher Eckert* Eddie and Rachel Eitches Suzanne Anastos Feigert Gary T. Festerman+* Marilyn Hicks Fitzgerald Michael P. Fitzgerald Mark and Lynn Freemantle Daryl and Marcia Friedman* Virginia McGehee Friend Hermione Fthenakis Tom Gardner and Marianne Meagher^ James N. Glerum+ and Diane Morales Glerum Stephen and Barbara Goetting* Bette S. Gorman Sandra Goshgarian Mark William and Jodie Monger Gray Robert H. and Linda C. Grimes* John and Dawn Grinstead Barbara Groshans

Allen Raphael Halper and Kim Kunzig Halper Carol V. Harford+* Mr.+ and Mrs.+ Marion Edwyn Harrison* Robert H. and Brenda Hawthorne^ Holidae H. Hayes Robin Crawford Heller Kaye Ann Hellmich The Honorable Sophocles A.+ and Mrs. Aphrodite S.+ Hero* Julie Ann Heyward Jo and Larry Hodgin* William M. Holmes, Jr.* Clark Hoyt and Linda Kauss Alexine Clement Jackson+ Gayle and Steve Job Stuart C. and Nancy M.+ Johnson* Terrence and Polly Jones*^ Ms. Terry Lynn Jones* Barbara (Grabon) and Robert Juszczyk Ashok and Stuti Kaveeshwar* Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger^ Patricia and John Koskinen Sue Leonard Howard and Charla Levine^ Mr.+ and Mrs. Robert D. G. Lewis Dr. Diana Locke and Mr. Robert Toense Jill and Jeff Loewer Dennis and Pam Lucey Bob and Lisa Lutz^ Karyl Charna Lynn Philip and Sandy+ Marcum Mr.+ and Mrs. William H. Marumoto* Dr. R. Barbara Mattas* Mr.+ and Mrs. R. Dennis McArver* Ann McPherson McKee* Joshua, Benjamin, and Micah Miller* RoseMarie M. Mirabella* Frances Edmonds (Mohr) and Michael D. Mohr* Ward+ and Barbara Morris Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Moses III Robert and Barbara Moss^ Jim and Karen Murray Dr.+ and Mrs. J. Frederic Mushinski Richard+ and Stella Guerra Nelson* Darrell L. Netherton Dr. Norine E. Noonan* Nicholas Nylec II and Sharon J. Nylec Edward and Susan O’Connell Philip and Marjorie Odeen* Beatriz M. Oliveira Stephen D. Parks, Jr. and Amy Domagala-Parks Susan J. and Stephen D. Parks Alexandra and Kyle Patton James B. Pearson, Jr.* Dr.+ and Mrs.+ Jed W. Pearson, Jr.* Julia Perry Carol S. Popowsky Meg Porta and Matt Swayhoover^ Dr. Kazuko K. Price+* Sean and Shirley Prosser R. J.+ and Nancy+ Purdy*

Don and Paige Rhodes Dr. Robin Rinearson Kevin and Kate Robbins Julie Carter Roberts and The Honorable James Montgomery Roberts* Ed Robichaud Lisa and Bud+ Roeder Dr. James Roth Kevin L. Rusnak and Donald R. Dechow Jr. Rosanne Russo Bernadette Saperstein Danielle O. and John H. Saunders Alan J. Savada* David Lawrence Scally Amy E. Schaffer Ruth and Stan Seemann Ronald Segal+ and Beverly Dickerson Keith and Michelle Senglaub Keith+ and Barbara+ Severin* Mary Shedlock and Jim Mizner Wayne+ and Mary Kay+ Shelton* Joan Sheppard Dr. George Siemering and Vickie Watson Siemering Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Silien Mr.+ and Mrs. Murray Simpson Sandra and Eoin Stafford Robert E. Stovall and Deborah D. Ralston Pam and Greg Sullivan Robert A. Timmins, Jr. Ina and Ed+ Tornberg Timothy and Corina Trainer^ Rick R. Treviño and W. Larz Pearson Lesley D. Turner and Curtis L. Schehr Mr. and Mrs. James M. Underhill Mr.+ and Mrs.+ J. Robert Vakiener Stephanie and Fernando+ van Reigersberg Charlie and Terry Walters* Patricia Shea Ward and Paul B. Ward W. Jay and Camille Warren* Donald W. Weber, Sr. Mrs. Robert M. Weidenhammer+* Margaret Miller and Richard D. Welch, Jr.+* RADM Ronald C.+ and Mrs. Judith A. Wilgenbusch Earle C.+ and June A.+ Williams* Miriam C. Flaherty Willis and MG Simon V. L. Willis* Bob Wilson^ William L. Wingert, Jr.* Deborah F. and David A. Winston Donna Wolverton Mr.+ and Mrs.+ Harry E. Wood* Andrew Woodcock and Mary Ewell Cheryl A. Wooden and Dr. Deb Bobbitt James B. and Sue Ann Zahrt Alexander and Michelle Zajac Thomas J. Zaug * Charter Member ^ Next Chapter Legacy + Deceased

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2023 financial highlights

2024 financial highlights will appear in the 2025 Annual Report.

total operating revenue

total operating expenses

2% 10% 21%

13% 49% 77%

29%

■ Ticket Sales: 49% ■ Contributions and Grants: 29% ■ Other Earned Income: 21% ■ Endowment Distribution: 2%

annual report credits Content: Dana Armstrong, Emily Hunt, Sara Jaffe, Jo LaBrecque, Kelley Lund, Liz Nickless, Sandra Rodriguez Design: Andy Kiel Art Direction: Sara Shaffer Photography: Ron Blunt; Shannon Flack; Carolin Harvey; Rich Kessler; A.E.Landes Photography; Lock & Co.; Karl Magnuson; Ceylon Mitchell, M3 Mitchell Media; Tony Powell; P3STUDIOS; Scott Suchman; Wolf Trap Education; Teddy Wolff; Kaiden J. Yu 25 | financial highlights

■ Program Services: 77% ■ General and Administrative: 13% ■ Fundraising: 10%

2023

2022

Ticket Sales

$27,473,461

$21,313,663

Contributions and Grants

$16,372,167

$20,936,760

Other Earned Income*

$11,893,058

$8,556,175

Endowment Distribution

$904,726

—

Total Operating Revenue

$56,643,412

$50,806,598

Program Services

$42,517,632

$34,790,987

General and Administrative

$6,933,747

$6,490,126

Fundraising

$5,585,007

$4,672,757

Total Operating Expenses

$55,036,386

$ 45,953,870

Cash and Receivables

$52,610,218

$43,648,158

Investments

$45,241,175

$35,831,816

Property and Equipment

$16,958,844

$16,118,717

Total Assets

$114,810,237

$95,598,691

Liabilities

$8,980,215

$5,013,724

Net Assets

$105,830,022

$90,584,967

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$114,810,237

$95,598,691

*Primarily concessions, rentals, and education service fees Wolf Trap Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

For further information, please contact give@wolftrap.org.

wolf trap foundation board of directors Dr. Jill Biden Honorary Chair Mr. Daniel A. D’Aniello Chairman Mr. Arvind Manocha President and CEO Mr. John E. King Vice Chairman and Secretary Mr. Matthew R. Korn Treasurer Mr. Raj Ananthanpillai Mrs. Andrita J. Andreas Mr. C.E. Andrews Mr. Jeremy Blank Mr. Kevin T. Boyle Ms. Jan Brandt Ms. Patrice K. Brickman Mr. Richard K. Bynum Mr. Bruce L. Caswell Mr. Dante D’Egidio Dr. Melissa A. Delgado Ms. Lynn R. Dillon Mr. Dominic E. Dragisich Mrs. Jean Edelman Ms. Virginia McGehee Friend

Ms. Margaret Gupta Mr. Kenneth R. Hayduk Mr. Donald “Blue” Jenkins Mr. Broderick D. Johnson Mr. Eric J. Kadel, Jr. Ms. Lesley A. Kalan Mrs. Leana Katz Ms. Tracy K. Kenny Ms. Alka M. Kesavan Ms. Anne R. Kline Ms. Nancy J. Laben Mr. David H. Langstaff Mr. Robert S. Lutz Ms. Christina Co Mather Mr. Prabu Natarajan Ms. Janet M. Osborn Mr. Christopher Raymond Mr. James C. Reagan Mr. Kevin Robbins Mrs. Amy Rossi (Ex Officio) Mr. David Samuels Mr. Srikant Sastry Ms. Anu Saxena Mr. Fredrick Schaufeld Mrs. Monica Schmude

Mr. Julian M. Setian Mr. Kevin P. Smithson Mr. Todd Stottlemyer Mr. Clarence Taylor Mr. Robert G. Van Hoecke other officers Ms. Beth Brummel, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Stephen D. Kahn, General Counsel president emeritus Mr. Terrence D. Jones director emeritus The Hon. Dirk Kempthorne founder Mrs. Jouett Shouse (1896–1994)

advisory council Ms. Hillary Baltimore Mrs. Marcia M. Carlucci Mr. Enrico A. Della Corna Mr. Ric Edelman Mr. Amr ElSawy Mr. Vincent L. Ferraro Mr. Gil Guarino Mr. Stanley J. Gutkowski

Mrs. Shelly S. Hazel Dr. Ashok G. Kaveeshwar Mr. Gerald L. Kohlenberger* Mr. John C. Lee, IV* General Lester L. Lyles Ms. Ramona Mockoviak The Honorable Sean O’Keefe Mr. Patrick Pacious

Mrs. Norma G. Ramsey Mr. John J. Robertson Ms. Danielle O. Saunders Ms. Karen Schaufeld Ms. Theresa Thompson Mr. Ranvir K. Trehan Mr. David A. Winston Mr. John B. Wood *Former Foundation Board Chair

Mrs. Jennie Bishof Mrs. Sarah Choi Ms. Rhonda Fleming Mr. Leo F. Fox III Ms. Bonnie Haukness Mr. Jeffrey R. Houle Mr. Steven C. Job Mrs. Bambi Landew Mr. George Lowden Mr. David J. Martin Mr. James E. P. Miller

Mrs. Linda Moses Mrs. Pat Menster Neuman Mr. Michael Polmar Mr. Daniel W. Quirk Mrs. Chelsea Rao Mr. Jiten “Jay” Shah Mr. Dean Souleles Mrs. Joan Stansfield Mr. Douglas A. Tyson Mr. Jake Zatzkin

wolf trap associates board Mrs. Suzanne Youngkin Honorary Chair Mrs. Amy Rossi Chair Ms. Katherine Newland Vice Chair and Secretary

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mission To present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants.