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2025 ANNUAL REPORT

DEAR FRIENDS, For more than five decades, Wolf Trap has stood as a joyful oasis for music, nature, and community. When Catherine Filene Shouse first envisioned Wolf Trap, she sought to create a natural retreat where audiences could unwind and be inspired. In 2025, this spirit felt especially fresh and reflected our continued commitment to bring you the very best experiences possible. Building on the transformative Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, 2025 brought further enhanced amenities to the Filene Center. Patrons entered the stunning new Main Gate, passed through to a vibrant, renovated Plaza, and enjoyed evenings inside the theater cooled by gentle fan breezes—every element crafted to elevate and enliven the Wolf Trap experience. Throughout the year, magical moments with music legends and rising stars, classical masters and Broadway favorites, global standouts and opera’s future stars lit up our stages. And in the community, Wolf Trap’s expanding education initiatives continued to bring innovative arts-integrated learning opportunities to students, teachers, caregivers, and communities across the Commonwealth and nation. You—our patrons, donors, partners, and friends—made Wolf Trap’s strength in 2025 possible. Your generosity and belief in the unifying power of the performing arts help sustain Wolf Trap’s vitality and ensure shining possibilities for generations to come. We invite you to enjoy this 2025 Annual Report, celebrating many highlights of a remarkable year. With gratitude,

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

Arvind Manocha President and CEO

Cynthia Erivo with the National Symphony Orchestra

FRESH ARTISTIC MOMENTS & OVATIONS 2025 brought captivating artistry across Wolf Trap’s stages and elevated experiences that made every performance extraordinary. Audiences enjoyed legendary icons, bold new voices, milestone celebrations, and revitalized amenities that enhanced visits and reflected the Foundation’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and community.

ICONS, LEGENDS & NEW SOUNDS AT THE FILENE CENTER

WITH WALLS THAT WERE MADE FOR MUSIC.” — MAREN MORRIS

Erykah Badu

Summer 2025 filled the Filene Center with music’s biggest stars who are shaping the soundtrack of generations. Legendary singer/ songwriter Paul Simon delivered a moving performance of his most recent composition, Seven Psalms, alongside a careerspanning celebration of his songbook, while Ringo Starr brought pure joy and camaraderie to the stage with his All-Starr Band. James Taylor, a Wolf Trap favorite, returned for three special performances filled with warm storytelling and heartfelt classics. Heart reignited their rockstar magic, and “Weird Al” Yankovic’s high-energy, multimedia spectacle kept audiences laughing and singing. Acclaimed multi-hyphenate John Legend, folk icons Emmylou Harris and Graham Nash, and rock ’n’ roll great Steve Winwood rounded out a season brimming with legends. Wolf Trap also welcomed fresh sounds with more than 35 headlining and opening artists who marked their Filene Center debuts. Erykah Badu’s genre-bending blend of R&B and neo soul set the tone for a summer of fearless creativity. Boundarybreaking powerhouse Maren Morris brought her country-pop fusion to the stage, delivering soaring vocals and intimate storytelling that enchanted audiences. Multi-instrumentalist and “orchestrator” genius Jacob Collier transformed the Filene Center into a kaleidoscope of sound and virtuosic improvisation, inspiring awe with his inventive artistry.

Paul Simon

Maren Morris

Grammy-winning collective Maverick City Music filled the stage with uplifting contemporary gospel harmonies, while Australia’s Teskey Brothers offered heartfelt, soulful blues. The crossdisciplinary innovation continued with Côté Danse’s The Tragedy of Hamlet, a visually striking blend of dance and theater that captivated audiences with graceful athleticism and ambition. Audiences experienced the Filene Center like never before during The Reset. This “sound bath” performance led by renowned sound healing artist Davin Youngs allowed patrons to participate in a journey of music, wellness, and profound transformation on the venue’s stage. Beloved acts returned to make Wolf Trap feel like home. Americana stalwarts The Avett Brothers thrilled fans with their unbridled energy and honest lyrics, while Chicago’s signature horn-driven sound proved as irresistible as ever. Diana Krall’s smoky jazz stylings, Buddy Guy’s blazing guitar work, plus a lineup of fan-favorite bands including Barenaked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls, The Roots, Dispatch, Train, and UB40 kept the Filene Center alive with singalong anthems and memorable performances. The rebel with a cello Hauser and the “little orchestra” Pink Martini showcased masterful instrumental skills, while Rick Springfield revived the ’80s with John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young. Wolf Trap’s ongoing collaboration with Signature Theatre returned for the fifth annual Broadway in the Park featuring the dreamy blend of impeccable vocals and theatrical flair of Signature’s resident company, led by Tony Award winners Lindsay Mendez and Jessie Mueller.

Jacob Collier

Hauser

SUMMER 2025 AT THE FILENE CENTER 345,600 ATTENDEES 67 PERFORMANCES 35 ARTIST DEBUTS 15 SOLD-OUT SHOWS

John Legend

Juanes

CELEBRATING LATIN MUSIC & COMMUNITY

Carlos Vives

Kelli O’Hara and Sutton Foster with the NSO

Emphasizing the Foundation’s commitment to representing diverse voices and communities, Wolf Trap presented Todo Sonido, a joyful, two-day festival celebrating Latin American music and culture. Incomparable rocker Juanes headlined Day 1 following wide-ranging performances by Kany García, Cimafunk, Bratty, Lido Pimienta, Elena La Fulana, Batalá, and Sonia De Los Santos. In between sets, patrons kept the party going with food from La Casita Pupuseria, A Toda Madre, and King of Pops, along with games, giveaways, and more from festival partners El Zol (107.9 FM), Virginia Tourism, Washington Spirit, DC United, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. Day 2 brought even more exciting moments with the infectious beats of Carlos Vives and high-energy showcases by Monsieur Periné, DannyLux, Christian Alicea, Reyna Tropical, and Gaby Moreno. Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic and Brown-Forman Corporation generously sponsored this unforgettable weekend.

THE NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S SUMMER HOMECOMING The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) presented a star-studded lineup of concerts, movies, and symphonic masterworks at the Filene Center. Theater fans delighted in two sold-out concerts with Wicked superstar Cynthia Erivo, along with a special evening of bubbly banter and showtunes featuring Broadway leading ladies Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet with the NSO

Classical works abounded with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet dazzling in Gershwin’s jazzy Piano Concerto in F. Conductor Tianyi Lu led the NSO in a gripping performance of Orff’s Carmina Burana featuring Choral Arts Society of Washington, Children’s Chorus of Washington, and Wolf Trap Opera’s Filene Artists Midori Marsh, Travon D. Walker, and Charles H. Eaton. The NSO’s family-favorite movie nights proved as popular as ever, featuring concert versions of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsTM Part 2, Back to the Future, and Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration. NSO conductor Emil de Cou also hosted a pre-performance discussion with Back to the Future composer Alan Silvestri while fans posed by vintage DeLoreans on the Plaza.

Carmen

WOLF TRAP OPERA’S BRILLIANCE Wolf Trap Opera (WTO) enjoyed a spectacular summer, breaking ticket sales and attendance records across 20 performances. With a diverse roster and programming, WTO continued to grow its reputation for operatic excellence.

Dialogues of the Carmelites

The season drew widespread acclaim, with critics applauding both artists and productions. WTO’s Picasso-inspired production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro brought delightful chaos to the stage with OperaGene noting, “…the young cast was dynamic, the orchestra blew the lights out, and it was new, fun, and entertaining…” Maryland Theatre Guide lauded the performers’ immense talent, saying, “WTO has again gathered a promising group of emerging artists making clear that the future of the art form and the cast is bright, indeed.” Poulenc’s gripping tale of Dialogues of the Carmelites brought similar praise with Washington Classical Review sharing, “Wolf Trap Opera fielded a strong group of young artists to meet the substantial dramatic demands of Carmelites’ principal roles,” while OperaGene observed, “The real story...is the excellence of the singers. The voices were impressive across the board.” Rounding out the season, Bizet’s Carmen took audiences on a sultry trip that left BroadwayWorld writing, “The Wolf Trap Opera production of Carmen is a ravishingly engaging evening of the superb music of Georges Bizet and glorious operatic singing…the operatic singing was above par in every key role.”

WTO also presented an array of concerts including the Salon Series, Aria Jukebox, and two Studio Artist recitals. As a part of the UNTRAPPED series, WTO soloists performed with the National Orchestral Institute + Festival in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and in two performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 (with one show at Washington National Cathedral) under the baton of acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop. The Marriage of Figaro

Renée Fleming coached WTO artists during a Master Class

Internationally renowned soprano Renée Fleming joined the WTO team as Artist Development Advisor—a role she will hold for the next two years to help shape the future of opera at Wolf Trap and beyond. Throughout the summer, Fleming mentored artists participating in the WTO program, and in July, audiences had a chance to observe her coaching in action during a public Master Class. Grammy-winning soprano Tamara Wilson (’08) returned to Wolf Trap as the 2025 Filene Artist in Residence, offering WTO singers artistic and career guidance during a public Master Class. Additionally, WTO alumnus and one of opera’s top countertenors, John Holiday (’14), gave a captivating performance at The Barns in May, ending the spring chamber music series and kicking off the start to the impressive opera season.

REVITALIZED SUMMER EXPERIENCES A NEW LOOK FOR THE FILENE CENTER In the summer, Wolf Trap audiences were greeted with a stunning new arrival experience at the Filene Center. The remodeled and expanded Main Gate and Encore Gate, designed by award-winning firm Gensler, combined beautiful modern architecture with improved security, accessibility, and convenience— creating an inspiring first impression of America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts. Alongside the remodeled entryways, a renovated Plaza and ceiling fans inside the Filene Center set the stage for elevated concert evenings. Enhancements were made possible by the generous community of donors who supported the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, ensuring world-class experiences and programs for generations to come.

FRESH FACES & LIVELY SPACES The Filene Center’s Ovations Restaurant, previously operated by outside vendors, began new operation under the Foundation’s management. The revitalized, al fresco buffet dining experience, highlighting the fresh and diverse flavors of summer, was well received by pre-show diners. Meanwhile, Wolf Trap’s Concessions continued to offer a wide range of on-the-go offerings to concertgoers. Nearby, the Plaza buzzed with pre-performance discussions and activities to engage audiences and contextualize the performances on stage. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Margaret A. Weitekamp presented an intergalactic discussion ahead of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and WETA on-air personalities offered historical perspective and musical analysis in advance of the NSO’s performances of Carmina Burana and Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Gershwin. Kids Give Back surprised Disney fans with coloring sheets and beach balls, DC United stopped by for Cynthia Erivo, and the Artistic Producer of Côté Danse’s Hamlet, Etienne Lavigne, shared literary insights alongside Shakespeare Theatre Company Artistic Producer Drew Lichtenberg.

14,000 PATRONS SERVED AT OVATIONS 105,000 SUMMER ATTENDEES SERVED AT CONCESSIONS 34,000 WOLF TRAP CUPS FILLED

EXCELLENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE In 2025, Wolf Trap’s Filene Center topped numerous “Best of” lists for Northern Virginia Magazine, Virginia Living, Modern Luxury, and Washington Blade. Additionally, the Meadow Commons earned Awards of Excellence from the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

INSPIRING YOUNG IMAGINATIONS The end of the school year meant the start of summer fun for nearly 21,000 attendees at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods (CTITW). Running from June through August, the season included 34 performances and 12 sold-out shows. Playful puppeteers Up in Arms kicked off a season filled with singing, dancing, and magical moments in nature. Storybook characters leaped off the page with Pinkalicious The Musical and Maryland Youth Ballet’s Cinderella. Little learners kept the beat and learned about a variety of cultures with Nen Daiko’s Taiko Japanese drumming ensemble, The Sankofa Project’s West African rhythms, and Indigenous ACE & Anoli Dancers’ jingle dress and hoop dances. The Okee Dokee Brothers

Acclaimed children’s music artists abounded with viral “Crabby Crab” singer Jules!; Grammy nominees Wendy and DB and kids’ podcasters Andrew & Polly; and Grammy-winning favorites 123 Andrés and The Okee Dokee Brothers. Fyütch was also recognized with a Grammy nomination for his album Harmony, featuring three Wolf Trap-commissioned songs.

Indigenous ACE & Anoli Dancers

Gil Shaham and Akira Eguchi

The War And Treaty

A HISTORIC YEAR AT THE BARNS 2025 marked a monumental anniversary for one of The Barns’ two historic structures. Built in upstate New York in 1725 and later relocated to Vienna, VA, the German Barn turned 300. To commemorate this special occasion, Wolf Trap featured renowned violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Akira Eguchi performing an anniversary concert highlighting works by Leclair, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Fauré, followed by a special celebratory dinner that raised funds for the Foundation’s arts and education programs. Throughout the spring, The Barns hosted a wide variety of performances starting with a week-long residency with legendary bluegrass ensemble The Del McCoury Band. Performances by Ari Shapiro and Tituss Burgess brought show-stopping musical storytelling, Pan American Symphony Orchestra lit up the stage with fiery music and dance, funk master George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners introduced groovy baselines, and Indian singer/songwriter Sid Sriram mesmerized audiences with his mix of R&B, pop, and Carnatic music as part of the District of Raga series. The Barns also welcomed a significant number of debuts, including country-soul duo The War And Treaty, Wilco side project The Autumn Defense, musician and philanthropist Chandrika Tandon, and a highly anticipated performance by Natalie Merchant. New Orleans’ The Dirty Dozen Brass Band returned for a highoctane night, and in December, first-time Wolf Trap performers JOHNNYSWIM rang in the holiday spirit with two festive shows. Chamber Music at The Barns gained a record number of subscriptions and celebrated an unprecedented run of soldout performances. As Wu Han completed her tenure as Artistic Advisor in April, Wolf Trap welcomed acclaimed British violinist Daniel Hope to the role. Concerts in the spring and fall included a trio performance by Wu Han, David Finckel & Arnaud Sussmann, pianists Alessio Bax & Lucille Chung, violin and piano luminaries Julia Fisher & Jan Lisiecki, mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter, and five showcases by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

Chandrika Tandon

Tituss Burgess

Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Ambo Tazanu Cynthia Erivo and ACCA Child Development Teacher Jasmeet Kaur

A RENEWED LOOK AT LEARNING Tens of thousands of educators, families, children, and young adults discovered new ways to engage minds, advance careers, deepen their passion for the performing arts, and connect through Wolf Trap’s educational programs across the 2024–2025 academic year. These far-reaching initiatives supported learning and creativity at every level—fostering the development of educators and young children in classrooms, enabling performing arts teachers and students to pursue their dreams, and introducing college students and recent graduates to careers in the performing arts.

GROWTH IN VIRGINIA’S CLASSROOMS AND BEYOND Since assuming administration of Virginia’s Early STEM Arts and Literacy program in 2022, Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts continued to expand its reach to serve a total of 52 school districts across the Commonwealth during the 2024– 2025 school year—more than tripling access over the last three years. The Foundation celebrated this accomplishment in January at a legislative reception co-hosted by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance, featuring remarks from Virginia First Lady Suzanne D. Youngkin and Annemarie Hanrahan, Preschool Instructional Supervisor for Newport News Public Schools. In April, the Institute hosted the “Joyful Early Learning Through the Arts” symposium at the University of Mary Washington, where nearly 100 Fredericksburg, Virginia educators, administrators, and artists learned new strategies for integrating arts experiences into their early childhood settings. The Institute also celebrated growth beyond the Commonwealth during the 2024–2025 academic year, extending its reach to 34 states and three countries through initiatives led by its national office and affiliate network. In addition to the ongoing Wolf Trap affiliate work in Singapore, in 2025 Wolf Trap advanced its international presence in Kenya and England. Master Teaching Artists Christina Farrell and Kofi Dennis led a series of virtual webinars for early childhood educators at Kenya’s Kisinzini and Kambiti Primary Schools, continuing Wolf Trap’s partnership with the nonprofit Kenya Connect for a second year. Master Teaching Artist Terlene Terry-Todd launched the first in a new series of Northrop Grumman STEM-focused classroom residencies at Bowness Primary School in Bolton, England— marking the Institute’s return to the UK. The Foundation’s second annual Arts Integration Week drew international participation, engaging 1,100 children and teachers from 29 states, Kenya, and Singapore in professional development, classroom experiences, and family workshops delivered online by Wolf Trap teaching artists.

(Top and Middle) Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists Kofi Dennis and Melissa Richardson at the Institute’s Symposium in Fredericksburg, VA; (Bottom) Annemarie Hanrahan, Preschool Instructional Supervisor, Newport News Public Schools; Arvind Manocha, Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO; Margaret Gupta, Wolf Trap Foundation Board member; Abbi Haggerty, Executive Director, Richmond Performing Arts Alliance; and Akua Kouyate-Tate, Wolf Trap Foundation Vice President of Education

EXPANDED LEARNING FOR TEACHING ARTISTS AND AFFILIATES Wolf Trap’s 356 teaching artists continued to bolster the Institute’s programs throughout the 2024–2025 school year. Representing disciplines from theater and storytelling to voice, dance, movement, and puppetry, these teaching artists collaborated with Wolf Trap’s early childhood specialists to develop new family and professional development workshops that expanded offerings for educators and families across the community.

Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Wincey Terry-Bryant and Coastal Virginia Wolf Trap Teaching Artists

Recipients of 2025 Grants for Performing Arts Teachers with Wolf Trap President and CEO Arvind Manocha (left)

Teaching artists also honed skills through training sessions and professional development intensives held online, on-site at Wolf Trap’s Center for Education, and at Wolf Trap affiliate locations. Trainings focused on artistry, STEM, and Baby ArtsPlay™, while intensives highlighted children’s books, strategies for multilingual classrooms, and inclusive approaches for students with differing abilities.

NEW DREAMS REALIZED With the support of Wolf Trap’s Grants for Performing Arts Teachers program, hundreds of middle and high school students worked with teachers to bring their creative and technical visions to life in classrooms and on stage. Fourteen grants were awarded to high school and middle school educators in six counties across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Grant projects spanned an original theater production for young audiences based on a popular children’s book to a fusion of traditional Indian and Hip Hop dance. As part of High School Grants Day in April, grantees and their students participated in a day of learning onsite with Wolf Trap’s professional staff, culminating in performances of their projects on stage at The Barns at Wolf Trap.

West Potomac High School students performed at Grants Day

LAUNCHING ARTS CAREERS Reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to nurturing tomorrow’s arts leaders, Wolf Trap welcomed 54 interns and apprentices from 37 colleges and universities to participate in fall, spring, and summer roles. Participants gained on-the-job training, built professional networks, and explored local cultural organizations with field trips to Strathmore, Folger Theatre, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. During National Intern Day, Wolf Trap hosted nearly 50 interns from area organizations—including PNC, Strathmore, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Studio Theatre, and The Washington Center—further strengthening the Foundation’s role as a bridge to the local arts community, partners, and businesses. National Intern Day at Wolf Trap

APPLAUSE FOR INTERNSHIP & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM * Vault’s annual internship ranking based on a survey of over 17,000 interns from nearly 250 companies

TOP 10 “BEST BEST INTERNSHIPS FOR WOMEN”* WOMEN

TOP 20 “BEST BEST INTERNSHIPS FOR QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS”* ASSIGNMENTS BEST INTERNSHIPS FOR CULTURE OF ACCEPTANCE”* ACCEPTANCE “BEST

“TOP EMPLOYER FOR INTERNS” BY VIRGINIA TALENT

+ OPPORTUNITY PARTNERSHIP SINCE 2022 14

2025 Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball

COMMUNIT Y GENEROSIT Y 2025 glowed thanks to Wolf Trap’s philanthropic partners. Gifts from individuals and organizations invigorated Wolf Trap’s programs and expanded outreach, while investments as part of the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter continued to bring enhancements to the Park and strengthened the Foundation’s endowment. In all, more than $16 million was raised to bolster Wolf Trap’s programs and services, and the Foundation’s endowment reached $44 million, thanks to the steadfast generosity of Wolf Trap’s donor community.

RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT Wolf Trap’s community continued landmark support of the Foundation’s artistic and educational programming. A recordbreaking number of members—11,495 households—contributed to Wolf Trap in 2025, a 9% increase over 2024. To enhance the member experience, Wolf Trap debuted a new mobile option to access membership benefits, timely reminders, and performance ticket links. The summer featured festive social events, receptions, and meals along the Meadow for Wolf Trap’s most generous donors, as well as a special dinner and conversation celebrating Wolf Trap Opera’s sublime Carmen. In addition to financial support, 200 dedicated volunteers provided thousands of hours of service ushering for performances at The Barns, working at the Gift Shop and Concessions, and assisting staff at the Foundation offices and events throughout the season. Their commitment and enthusiasm continued to contribute to the welcoming atmosphere of Wolf Trap.

REFRESHED FUNDRAISERS A vibrant array of celebrations and gatherings at Wolf Trap filled the year with joy while providing vital programmatic support for the benefit of the community. In recognition of the increased focus on the culinary aspect of the springtime signature fundraiser, Wine at Wolf Trap was retitled Wine and Dine at Wolf Trap. Michelin-star Chef Aaron Silverman and Master Sommelier Justin Moore honored the 300th Anniversary of the German Barn, presenting a multi-course menu of reimagined traditional fare paired with exceptional wines. 2025 was another record-breaking success for the intimate evening, raising $435,000 in support of Wolf Trap’s arts and education programs. As is tradition, in September, the end of summer was marked by Wolf Trap’s largest fundraiser of the year, themed to celebrate the culture, cuisine, and music of India. The stunning Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball on the Filene Center stage kicked off with a flashmob of 50 Bhangra dancers beneath breathtaking chandeliers made of 3,000 paper marigolds. The magical event raised nearly $2.4 million for the Foundation’s arts and education programs, making it the single most successful fundraising event in Wolf Trap’s 54-year history. Conversation, connection, and libations effervesced at Bourbon and Bubbles. Wolf Trap’s beloved fall fundraiser at The Barns and the Center for Education was another notable outpouring of philanthropy from 400 generous supporters. Internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham and renowned pianist Akira Eguchi thrilled audiences with a special program to honor the German Barn’s 300th anniversary in December. Following the performance, sponsors enjoyed a celebratory fundraiser dinner with the artists. (Top) 2025 Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball Co-Chairs Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan and Shashi and Margaret Gupta thanked the 800 guests before dinner catered by Rasika and dancing; (Middle) Guests enjoyed Wine and Dine at Wolf Trap with cuisine from Michelin-star Chef Aaron Silverman; (Bottom) Pianist Akira Eguchi and violinist Gil Shaham with Presenting Sponsor Christina Co Mather and Foundation President and CEO Arvind Manocha during the German Barn’s 300th anniversary dinner

2025 Wolf Trap Bollywood Ball

Arvind Manocha, Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO; PNC Rock Star for a Day winner Katherine Gallick and guest Alyssa Blashill; and Jermaine Johnson, PNC Regional President

CORPORATE CORNER In 2025, 100 corporate partnerships—ranging from long-established to brand new—further energized Wolf Trap’s arts and education programs. Wolf Trap celebrated 20 years of partnership with PNC, Premier Summer Season Sponsor. Capital One continued its role as the Foundation’s Official Events Sponsor, and Kaiser Permanente began its affiliation as the Total Health Series sponsor.

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Wolf Trap Foundation welcomed six outstanding philanthropic and business leaders to its Board of Directors in February: David Childress, Executive Vice President, rand* construction corporation; Bill Hanlon, General Counsel, Goodwin Procter LLP; attorney and advisor Sue Henry; educator and arts advocate Susie King; Kenn Todorov, Sector VP and General Manager, Northrop Grumman; and Jen Toole, Principal, Deloitte. In its second year, the Advisory Council, comprised of 26 outstanding Foundation Board alumni leaders, continued to provide acumen and wise counsel to the Foundation. Once again, Northern Virginia Magazine named Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO Arvind Manocha among the “50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia,” citing his contributions to philanthropy, accessibility, and audience experience that have made Wolf Trap a thriving destination at the heart of the metropolitan DC arts scene.

Clockwise from the left: David Childress, Bill Hanlon, Susie King, Jen Toole, Kenn Todorov, and Sue Henry

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Daniel and Roberta Quirk James Raba and Maureen Nelson Rabaut Family Foundation Eileen Rader David Rand Everett Karyl Reinauer Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation by Lola C. Reinsch Jonathan Remson James and Linda Rettberg Donna Rhoads Dave and Aimee Richardson Rick and Faith Roberts Cheryl Roberts Jim Roberts and Julie Carter Roberts Michael and Laura Romano Amy and Ben Rossi Michael and Jane Rowny Kathryn Tucker Rutkowski Alicia Saffer and Kris Hatlelid Eric Salzberg Drs. Stephen and Mary Sapp Jennifer and Andy Schenker Ronda Schrenk Douglas Schuweiler and Andrea Schuweiler Thomas Schwab and Rebecca Knutson Jim Schwenke Harold and Adele Seifried Dr. Steven & Mrs. Gretchen Seiler Sean Sharifi Ritika and Rohit Sharma John Sheridan and Marlet Bazemore Edward and Sarah Shin Jules and Judy Shore Gina Shultz Mr. Louis and Dr. Kathleen K. Sichenze Joseph Sifer Linda B. Singletary Martha Nell Smith and Marilee Lindemann Dr. Dru and Mrs. Marie Smith Eric and Donella Smith Brett and Anne Snyder Amy and Patrick Souders Dean and Sandra Souleles Chris and Diane Spina Valentin and Catherine Sribar Joan Stansfield, Stansfield Signature Real Estate Drs. Virginia Steen and Joseph Verbalis Mark Stendts Michael L. Stevens and Elizabeth M. Munno Kathleen and Scott Stewart Kimberly and Gary Stewart Bill and Pat Stipe James and Geraldine Stockdale Jeff and Jaci Stoltz Richard and Genevieve Strand Lisa Stransky Thomas and Heather Stroup Gretchen and Christopher Strub Aruna Subramaniam and Prabu Natarajan Sinclair and Cathleen Szebrat 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 Tim and Corina Trainer Rick R. Treviño and W. Larz Pearson Amy and Jeff Turcotte Douglas A. Tyson and Dr. Tessa Cholmondeley Stephanie and Fernando+ van Reigersberg Ronald Van Winkle William and Patricia Vance Timothy Voelz David Wallach Chris and Karen Warack Eric and Kathy Warden Roger and Diane Warin Rick Watson Elizabeth A. Way and Dorothy Dougherty Greg Wells Tim and Anne Whipple John and Marylou Whisler Gary and Lisa 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 Ainsley and David Wollman Mark W. Wollschlager Cheryl A. Wooden and Dr. Deb Bobbitt Alan and Sandra Yamamoto Joseph and Gwendolyn Zanin Jacob and Whitney Zatzkin S. Zeliff + Deceased

2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2025 financial highlights will appear in the 2026 Annual Report.

Total Operating Revenue

Total Operating Expenses

2% 11% 20%

46%

14% 75%

32%

■ Ticket Sales: 46% ■ Contributions and Grants: 32% ■ Other Earned Income: 20% ■ Endowment Distribution: 2%

■ Program Services: 75% ■ General and Administrative: 14% ■ Fundraising: 11%

2024

2023

Ticket Sales

$26,794,624

$27,473,461

Contributions and Grants

$18,682,414

$16,372,167

Other Earned Income*

$11,279,727

$11,893,058

Endowment Distribution

$1,373,374

$904,726

Total Operating Revenue

$58,130,139

$56,643,412

Program Services

$42,577,086

$42,517,632

General and Administrative

$8,210,454

$6,933,747

Fundraising

$6,162,185

$5,585,007

Total Operating Expenses

$56,949,725

$55,036,386

Content: Dana Armstrong, Emily Hunt, Sara Jaffe, Jo LaBrecque, Kelley Lund, Liz Nickless, Sandra Rodriguez

Cash and Receivables

$28,470,948

$52,610,218

Investments

$56,815,526

$45,241,175

Design: Cari Gnam

Property and Equipment

$18,647,652

$16,958,844

Creative Direction: Sara Shaffer

Total Assets

$103,934,126

$114,810,237

Liabilities

$7,807,473

$8,980,215

Net Assets

$96,126,653

$105,830,022

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$103,934,126

$114,810,237

Photography: Arts for Learning Virginia, Shannon Flack, Carolin Harvey, Rich Kessler, A.E. Landes, Rei Linam, The Lock & Co., Karl Magnuson, Angelina Namkung, Tom Topinka, Teddy Wolff

*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.

Mrs. Melania Trump Honorary Chair Mr. Daniel A. D’Aniello Chairman Mr. Arvind Manocha President and CEO Ms. Margaret Gupta Vice Chair and Secretary Mr. Matthew R. Korn Treasurer

Mr. Julian M. Setian Mr. Kevin P. Smithson Mr. Todd Stottlemyer Mr. Kenneth Todorov Ms. Jennifer L. Toole Mr. Robert G. Van Hoecke

Mr. Raj Ananthanpillai Mrs. Andrita J. Andreas Mr. C.E. Andrews Mr. Kevin T. Boyle Ms. Jan Brandt Mr. Richard K. Bynum Mr. Bruce L. Caswell Mr. David O. Childress Mr. Dante D’Egidio Dr. Melissa A. Delgado Ms. Lynn R. Dillon Mr. Dominic E. Dragisich Mrs. Jean Edelman

Ms. Virginia McGehee Friend Mr. William R. Hanlon Mr. Kenneth R. Hayduk Ms. Sue J. Henry Mr. Donald “Blue” Jenkins Mr. Broderick D. Johnson Mr. Eric J. Kadel, Jr. Ms. Tracy K. Kenny Ms. Alka M. Kesavan Mrs. Susie King Ms. Anne R. Kline Ms. Nancy J. Laben Mr. David H. Langstaff Mr. Robert S. Lutz Ms. Christina Co Mather Mr. Prabu Natarajan Ms. Katherine Newland (Ex Officio) Mr. Christopher Raymond Mr. James C. Reagan Mr. Kevin Robbins Mr. David Samuels Mr. Srikant Sastry Ms. Anu Saxena Mr. Fredrick Schaufeld Mrs. Monica Schmude

Ms. Hillary Baltimore Mr. Jeremy Blank 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. John E. King 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

Mrs. Suzanne Youngkin Honorary Chair Ms. Katherine Newland Chair Mr. Steven C. Job Vice Chair and Secretary

Mrs. Sarah Choi Ms. Rhonda Fleming Mr. Leo F. Fox III Ms. Bonnie Haukness Mr. Pardha Karamsetty Mr. William P. Krokowski Mrs. Bambi Landew Mr. David J. Martin Mr. James E. P. Miller Mrs. Linda Moses Mrs. Pat Menster Neuman Mr. Daniel W. Quirk

Mrs. Chelsea Rao Mrs. Amy Rossi Mr. Jiten “Jay” Shah Dr. Dru A. Smith Mr. Brett Snyder Mr. Dean Souleles Mrs. Joan Stansfield Mr. Douglas A. Tyson Mrs. Cortney Weber Mr. Jake Zatzkin

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)

*Former Foundation Board Chair

MISSION

TO PRESENT AND CREATE EXCELLENT AND INNOVATIVE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS FOR THE ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF DIVERSE AUDIENCES AND PARTICIPANTS.