The Adler Family Fund was established in 2002 to support faculty salaries with a preference that the recipient be an Upper School teacher.

Sidwell Friends School seeks to endow a faculty chair in African and African American Studies, which will ensure that a gifted teacher with deep expertise in these fields is always a member of the faculty and available to students, peers, and parents. The establishment of this chair will underscore the importance of these academic fields to the School and will enable the School to recruit highly qualified educators to this and other positions.

The Greta J. Anderson ’86 Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in the spring of 1989 in memory of Greta Jean Anderson ’86, daughter of William ’51 and Jane Jaspersen Anderson ’52, and sister of Alida “Lili” Anderson ’87. The Fund provides a scholarship for a bright, athletic, and civic-oriented Upper School female student.

The Anonymous #1 Fund was established in 2002 by an anonymous donor for unrestricted purposes.

The Anonymous #2 Fund was established in 2012 to support financial aid and faculty development programs.

The Anonymous Faculty Endowment Fund was established in December 2020. The Fund provides support for faculty compensation to include salaries, benefits, and faculty professional development opportunities.

The Austern Colson Gunty Kramer Endowment Fund was established in 2017 by renaming the H.T. and E.K. Austern Fund and with new gift commitments made by the Austern, Colson, Gunty, and Kramer families to provide financial aid to students of all backgrounds who could not otherwise afford to attend the School.

The Banks Family Fund for Faculty was established in 2003 by the William and Karin Banks Family Foundation, Inc. The Fund’s proceeds are used to preserve and reinforce teaching excellence at Sidwell Friends School. The Fund supports the Banks Family Faculty Chair, a distinguished honor awarded to a full-time faculty member in recognition of exceptional teaching.

The Frank Barger Faculty Chair was established in 2001 by Daniel ’55, Alan ’59, and George ’64 Bernstein, trustees of the Georges Lurcy Charitable and Educational Trust, as a means of recognizing distinguished teaching in the tradition of Frank Barger, former principal of the Sidwell Friends Middle School and distinguished teacher of mathematics.

The Berler family—Sandra, David, Daniel ’77, Matthew ’79, and Melissa ’83—established the Berler Family Scholarship Fund in 1998. The Fund provides a scholarship for a Sidwell Friends School student of Hispanic descent.

Established in 1999 by the Bernstein family, the Adam K. Bernstein ’81 and Alison Bernstein Shulman ’83 Scholarship Fund provides financial aid for an Upper School student.

The Diane and Norman Bernstein Family Scholarship Fund was established by Diane and Norman Bernstein in 2010 to support financially deserving students. The Fund provides unrestricted financial aid for Sidwell Friends students.

In 1999, Daniel ’55, Alan ’59, and George ’64 Bernstein established the Edith and Edward Bernstein Family Fund for Faculty Development in honor of their parents, Edith and Edward Bernstein. The Fund supports individual awards to faculty for professional development and curriculum enhancement.

In 1995, Daniel ’55, Alan ’59, and George ’64 Bernstein created the Edith and Edward Bernstein Scholarship Fund in honor of their parents, Edith and Edward Bernstein. The Fund provides financial aid for Upper School students accomplished in academics, as well as athletics, community service, arts, or other extracurricular activities.

Established in 2009, The Lisa and Joshua B. Bernstein ’81 Scholarship Fund was named in recognition and appreciation of Lisa and Josh’s energy, vision, and dedication to the Call Us Friends Campaign. The quasi-endowment supports an annual financial aid award.

The Lisa and Joshua B. Bernstein ’81 Family Scholarship Fund was established by Lisa and Joshua B. Bernstein ’81 in 2010 to support financially deserving students. The Fund provides unrestricted financial aid for Sidwell Friends students.

The Boochever Family Scholarship Fund for Higher Achievement Program Students was established by John and Carol Boochever in 2005 and revised in 2017 to support financially deserving Higher Achievement Program (HAP) students.

In 1989, Alice R. Boyer, widow of Ralph Boyer, and their children, James L. Boyer ’54 and Christine B. Karalis ’57, established the Ralph R. Boyer Endowment Fund for International Peace. The Fund supports the School’s peace education program. Ralph Boyer served as a trustee of Sidwell Friends School from 1971 to 1980.

In 1985, the Bralove family established the Bralove Family Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides a scholarship for an Upper School scholar athlete.

The Honorable Ann Winkelman Brown ’55 Ethical Leadership Program Fund was established by Ann Winkelman Brown in February 2020, providing support for an anchor program of the Center for Ethical Leadership. Supported by the Fund, the Brown Ethical Leadership Program creates leadership and civic engagement opportunities for students to listen deeply, act ethically, and live peacefully beginning with the Fourth Grade Capstone Project.

In 1982, the family of the late Paul Vernon Carrier, a former School trustee, parent, and grandparent, established the Paul Vernon Carrier Scholarship Fund in his memory. Income from the Fund provides financial aid for students who live in the District of Columbia.

In celebration of the School’s centennial year, Robert and Arlene Kogod established the Centennial Endowment Challenge Fund in 1983 to increase the School’s endowment.

As the senior executive assistant to Upper School Principal Mamadou Guèye from 2015-2021, Brittany Chase was a pillar in the Sidwell Friends community, who supported and welcomed students, faculty, staff, and families. Through her service to the Black Student Union (BSU) and her leadership as the founding advisor of the Black Girls Society, she made a distinct and lasting contribution to the School’s culture of inclusivity and equity. The Chase Fund has been established by parents and alumni to provide an enduring commitment to the hallmark of Brittany’s leadership, ensuring that all Sidwell students especially Black students—are valued, respected, and honored.

Established in December of 2000, the Dora Chao, M.D. Fund for Chinese Studies was originated by her husband, Ching Tseng Teng, and their daughter, Mei Su Teng, and her children, Ethan ’02, Peregrine ’07, and Clarion ’08. The Fund supports the School’s Chinese Studies program.

In 2016, the Class of 1966 established the Class of 1966 Scholarship in celebration of their 50th Reunion. This Fund is the first-ever to be established by a class and provides scholarship support to financially deserving students.

In 2019, at the time of their 50th Reunion, the class of 1969 established the Class of 1969 Endowed Scholarship Fund in memory of class members who have died too young, and those who will eventually pass on, so that “their light will shine bright forever.” This Fund provides an invitation and inspiration to financially deserving students whose potential can be enhanced by a Sidwell Friends education so that their” light,” in turn, will “shine bright” during their lifetimes and beyond.

The Class of 1970 Equity, Justice and Community Fund was established by members of the Class of 1970 in 2020 in honor of their 50th Reunion. This unrestricted fund for the general endowment will make an enduring impact on the School and enable future generations to experience the superior education, lifelong friendships and strong foundation for living their lives with equity, justice and community that we did.

The Class of 1971 Equity, Justice, and Community Fund was established by members of the Class of 1971 at the time of their 50th reunion in memory of classmates who have died too young, and those who will eventually pass on, so that “their light will shine on forever.” The income of this Fund is to be used to support the goals of the EJC Strategic Action plan, specifically, but not limited to School community conversations with diversity, equity and inclusion authors, leaders, and public intellectuals, and student diversity leadership programs and conferences.

The Frances Cleaver Fund for the Musical Arts was established in 2006 to honor Frances Cleaver, an inspiring leader of the Sidwell Friends music faculty from 1968 to 1989. The Fund provides support for the School’s music education program, including the purchase of musical instruments, financing student travel to performances, and bringing visiting artists to the School.

The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 through funds set aside in the School’s quasi-endowment to recognize the contributions of President William Jefferson Clinton in the attendance, generosity, and success of the 2006 Live Auction.

In 1998, Lisa Fuentes and Thomas Cohen established the Saul Z. Cohen Memorial Scholarship Fund to support student financial aid. The Fund provides scholarships for students of color.

The Kieran Shafritz de Zoysa ’26 Memorial Fund for Global Studies was established by Dhulsini de Zoysa ’85 in April 2020. The Fund supports a social studies program that weaves in a study of economics, history, geography and culture, with the aim of making our children thoughtful, responsible, and ethical citizens of our planet.

The Edwin I. and Nancy Dessoff Colodny ’56 Family Faculty Fund was established in March 2007 in honor of Nancy ’56, Mark ’85, and David ’87 Colodny. The Fund supports the Faculty Enrichment Travel Program, which rewards deserving faculty with the opportunity for travel related to their areas of professional expertise and teaching interests at Sidwell Friends.

The Edwin I. and Nancy Dessoff Colodny ’56 Family Middle Income Scholarship Fund was established in March 2007 in honor of Nancy ’56, Mark ’85, and David ’87 Colodny. The Fund was designed to increase the number of middle income families in the School who receive financial aid.

Multiple donors established an endowed fund to provide general support for the School’s community service program.

In 1965, the family of Cabot “Kim” Coville Jr. ’48, which includes nine other Sidwell Friends School alumni, established the Kim Coville ’48 Scholarship Fund in his memory. The Fund provides financial aid for an Upper School student.

The Harold Curtiss Jr. Memorial Fund was established in 2002 with a bequest from Harold Curtiss Jr., a longtime teacher and Upper School principal. The quasi-endowment supports unrestricted purposes.

The Kundra Damani Family Fund was established in 2024 by Minal and Monish Kundra.  In creating this fund, Minal and Monish honor the commitment to education made possible by their parents, Meera Kundra, Joginder Pal Kundra, Bharti J. Damani, and the late Jitendra P. Damani. Recognizing that access to excellent educational experiences has altered future generations of their family, the fund was established to support financial aid for students of color entering SFS in Lower School.

The Alice Dater Faculty Chair was established in 1984 in honor of Alice W. Dater, who retired in June 1983 after 39 years at Sidwell Friends School. The chair was endowed through the leadership of the Lichtenberg Family Foundation, Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan ’56, and Daniel Lichtenberg Kaplan ’90, and subsequently supported by students, faculty, and alumni. The Fund recognizes excellence in teaching in the Middle School.

Through a bequest in his will, William B. Davison, grandfather of Lindsay ’93 and Cameron ’04, established the Helen Towner Davison Scholarship Fund in memory of his wife, Helen Towner Davison.

The Jennifer Johnston Davison ’66 and Robert Virgil Davison Memorial Fund was established by the friends and family of Jennifer Johnston Davison ’66 and Robert Virgil Davison, parents of Lindsay ’93 and Cameron ’04. The Fund supports a Sidwell Friends faculty or staff member in recognition of excellence in meeting the extraordinary needs of a diverse community.

The Anindya Dehejia ’78 Fellows Program Fund was established in 2002 by the Dehejia family. The Fund celebrates Anindya’s spirit of inquiry, curiosity, vigor, and love of life by providing opportunities for genuine involvement in creative and innovative intellectual pursuits for the faculty and students of Sidwell Friends.

In 1999, David DeMarco ’76 established the David F. DeMarco ’76 Scientific Library Collection Fund to increase the collection of scientific books in the Upper School library as a means of giving back to the School, its students, and faculty. The Fund supports the purchase of books in the physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, and chemistry.

The Alan Dessoff ’53 Fund for Journalism was established as a memorial gift to the School in 2012 by Alan’s sister, Nancy Dessoff Colodny ’56; Alan’s daughter, Regina Dessoff Kessler ’73; and many of Alan’s family members and friends. The Fund was permanently endowed in 2015 and supports students’ experiences in journalism.

In 1998, the family and friends of Jean Peterson Diffenbaugh established the Jean Peterson Diffenbaugh Enrichment Fundin honor of her 90th birthday. The Fund supports activities for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Jean Peterson Diffenbaugh was director of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten at Sidwell Friends Lower School from 1946 to 1966. She was the mother of Patricia Peterson Strazza ’51, Sue Peterson Huguely ’59, and Mary Lou Peterson Johnson ’63.

After his death in December 2002, Clarence Dodge Jr. ’32, through his estate, made a gift to Sidwell Friends. One fourth of the gift supported improvements in the Upper School’s Clarence Dodge Jr. ’32 Biology Laboratory. The remaining three-fourths of the gift established the Clarence Dodge Jr. ’32 Student Investment Fund for use by the Student Investment Club.

Beth and Ronald Dozoretz established the Dozoretz Family Scholarship Fund in 2000. The Fund supports financial aid for low income students of color residing in the District of Columbia.

The purpose of the Drezner Family Endowed Chair for Equity, Justice, & Community is to permanently establish funding for the Director of Equity, Justice, and Community at Sidwell Friends School.

The Janice Drummond Fund was established in 2001 in memory of Janice Drummond, mother of K. Louise Novitch and grandmother of Julia Drummond Novitch ’02. The Fund supports faculty enrichment and development, with preference for the use of advanced technologies in teaching.

The Nancy Dunn Life Science Scholarship Fund was established by Phyllis Dunn in honor of her sister Nancy Dunn. The Fund provides financial aid for Upper School students who have an aptitude for and interest in the life or medical sciences that may result in them entering a career in the field of human health or the practice of medicine.

The Mark Watson Eager ’74 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 to remember the life of Mark Watson Eager ’74, who died prematurely in 1985. The Fund provides financial aid for Upper School students.

In 1984, Lindsay and Terry Eakin ’62 made an endowment gift in honor of Ruth Pearson Eakin ’34 and LeRoy Eakin Jr. ’34. The Eakin Family Fund supports a scholarship for an Upper School basketball player.

The Lois Hechinger England ’43 and Richard England Faculty Chair was established in 1983 by Richard and Lois Hechinger England ’43, parents of Richard Jr. ’72 and Joan (Nonie) England Akman ’68. The Fund supports an endowed chair that recognizes excellence in teaching.

The Harold A. and Lorraine W. Eskew Memorial Fund was established in memory of Harold A. Eskew in 1995 by his widow, Lorraine W. Eskew. The Fund provides financial aid for students.

Established in 1999 and endowed in May 2014, the Faculty Enrichment Endowed Fund provides professional development opportunities for faculty through the School’s Venture and Faculty Enrichment Travel Grant programs.

Donors over the years have contributed to a pooled endowment fund that supports the salary budget for teachers.

Donors over the years have contributed to a pooled endowment fund that provides for faculty support.

The Carolyn R. Fawcett Book Fund was established in 2001 by Brenda Fawcett ’70, in honor of her late sister, Carolyn. The Fund provides financial assistance to students of color for the purchase of textbooks.

The Amy Weston Firfer ’41 Memorial Fund was established in 1999 from an unrestricted bequest by Amy Weston Firfer ’41. The Fund provides unrestricted support.

The Ellen Kelly Follin ’29 Memorial Fund was established in 1994 with a bequest from the estate of Ellen Kelly Follin ’29. The Fund provides unrestricted support for Sidwell Friends.

The Edward E. Ford Endowment for Professional Growth was established by an endowment grant and matching funds in fiscal year 1984-1985. The Fund supports professional growth opportunities for senior secondary school teachers.

The Edward E. Ford Endowment for Salaries was established by an endowment grant and matching contributions in fiscal year 1981-1982. The Fund provides support for the salaries of senior secondary school teachers.

The Edward E. Ford Endowment for Scholarships was established by an endowment grant and matching contributions in fiscal year 1979-1980. The Fund supports scholarships for Upper School students of color.

Established by an anonymous national foundation, the George Fox Scholarship Fund provides support to students who require substantial financial assistance. Preference in awarding these scholarships will be given to students whose families have overcome significant hardships and who will add to the socioeconomic diversity of the Sidwell Friends community.

In 1985, the Allie S. and Frances W. Freed Foundation established the Allie S. and Frances W. Freed Foundation Fund in support of the School’s Chinese Studies program. The Fund supports the annual John Fisher Zeidman ’79 Memorial Lecture.

The Friends Middle Income Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 to increase both the number of middle-income families in the School and the percentage of families who receive some level of financial aid.

Composed of contributions to the Friends Stand Up Campaign from several donors, this Fund supports the School’s faculty salary budget.

Donors over the years have contributed to a pooled endowment fund that supports the salary budget for teachers.

Gifts that are received from alumni and parents that are designated for the endowment and are unrestricted in their purpose are included in the General Endowment. The General Endowment supports current operations and supports the School’s goals for financial sustainability.

Donors over the years have contributed to a pooled endowment fund that supports financial aid for students.

In 1988, Carol and Henry Goldberg and their sons, Andrew, Bennett ’83, and Jon ’85, established the Goldberg Family Fund to recognize outstanding Sidwell Friends faculty and staff, to make it possible for them to pursue significant professional projects, and to meet the School’s important compensation needs.

The Richard W. Goldman Sabbatical Fund was established in 1990 in memory of Richard W. Goldman, father of Daniel ’94, William ’97, and Alice ’00. The Fund supports the cost of a sabbatical leave for one teacher annually.

The Ronald Goldman ’62 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Robert Kogod Goldman ’63 in October 2020. The Fund provides scholarship support to a financially qualified Upper School student athlete on the Sidwell Friends Varsity or Junior Varsity tennis team.

Established in June 2000 by the Goldman family, the Susan Sachs Goldman Faculty Development Fund supports individual faculty members through the School’s Venture Grant program, which provides opportunities for faculty to pursue professional development and enrichment.

In 1979, the Gordon family established the Gordon Family Scholarship Fund. The Fund, created in memory of Samuel Lincoln Gordon ’73 and Anita R. Gordon, provides financial aid for an Upper School student. The Gordon family includes Gene, father of Jeremy ’71 and Elizabeth ’83, and Daniel, father of Mara ’04 and Joshua ’08.

The Albert A. Gore Jr. Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 through funds set aside in the School’s quasi-endowment to recognize the contributions of Albert Gore Jr. to the success of Sidwell Friends’ 2008 Live Auction.

In 1993, Oscar A. Gottscho ’49 and Margaret Farrelly Gottscho established the Gottscho Environmental Stewardship Fund in memory of his parents, Ernest and Mathilde Wagener Gottscho. The Fund supports an Upper or Middle School teacher or student interested in research or a special project related to man and the environment.

The Anthony and Mildred Gould Faculty Salary Fund was established in 1975 by Anthony Gould. The Fund supports the salaries of senior teachers.

In 1987, Laura Lipson and Joseph A. Guttentag, father of Steven ’81, Adam ’83, and Alice ’87, established the Samuel A. Guttentag Memorial Fund in memory of their father, Samuel A. Guttentag.

The Fund provides annual support for the School’s outdoor education program.

The Amy Halpert ’93 and Sarah Halpert ’95 Family Fund was established in 2003 by Beverly and Stuart Halpert. The Fund supports Sidwell Friends in accommodating students and teachers who have physical or learning disabilities with a particular emphasis on those with hearing impairments.

Endowed in honor of Earl Harrison’s 20 years of service as head of school and established in September 2000, the Earl G. Harrison Jr. Learning Fund supports students with different learning styles and developmental needs.

In 1988, the grandparents of two students established the head of school’s Discretionary Fund as part of the School’s endowment. A portion of the income is expended annually as the head of school wishes, to take advantage of unanticipated educational opportunities and/or to help the faculty and staff cope with unexpected personal emergencies.

In 1982, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation gave the first of a series of grants, which established the William Randolph Hearst Scholarship Fund.

In 1996, Sidwell Friends alumni Deborah Smith Hechinger ’68 and John W. Hechinger Jr. ’68, parents of Jamie ’96, Kate ’02, and Jack ’05, established the Deborah Smith Hechinger ’68 and John W. Hechinger Jr. ’68 Fund. The Fund provides financial assistance to a Middle or Upper School student accomplished in academics, as well as athletics, arts, or community service.

Created in 2000 with funds from a gift to the Endowing Excellence Campaign, the Hechinger Foundation Fund is designated for unrestricted purposes.

In 1988, George A. Holderness III ’60 established the Holderness Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of his father.

Created in 2001, the Shelley and Allan Holt Family Fund for Faculty Development supports individual faculty members through the School’s Venture Grant program or other programs offering faculty opportunities for professional development and enrichment.

The Hutt Family Fund was established in 1989 by Eleanor Z. Hutt and Peter Barton Hutt and their children, Katherine ’79, Peter ’80, Sarah ’82, and Everett ’88. A portion of the Fund’s endowment income is used each year to support Horizon, the Upper School newspaper, as well as other Upper School student activities.

In 1976, the friends, family, and former students of the late Maybelle C. Imhoff, who taught music at Lower School for 14 years, established the Maybelle C. Imhoff Scholarship Fund in her honor. The Fund provides student scholarships, with preference given to Upper School students.

In 1971, the Independence Foundation created a revolving student loan fund to help provide tuition assistance to Upper School students. In 1996, the Foundation converted the principal of this Fund into the Independence Foundation Scholarship Fund for Upper School students.

The Lillian Grosvenor Jones ’25 Fund was established with a bequest in 1986 from the estate of Lilian Grosvenor Jones ’25.

The Morgan and Karam Family Endowment Fund was established in 2002 by Linda J. Morgan ’69 and Michael E. Karam, parents of Meredith Lyn Morgan Karam ’03. The Fund supports faculty salaries and provides resources for individual faculty members through the School’s Venture Grant program.

In 1991, Anne and David Kendall, parents of Matthew, William, and Elizabeth ’95, established the Kendall-Laybourne Fund to provide financial aid for Quaker students.

The Francis K. Kernan Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 by Ann K. Macrory ,mother of Benedict ’86, Lucinda ’87, Maud ’90, and Cecily ’95,and her mother, Maud T. Kernan, in memory of their father, grandfather, and husband, Francis K. Kernan. The Fund supports financial aid and tutoring for students of color.

The Bonnie Susan Kiplinger ’56 Scholarship Fund was established in 1981 by a grant from the Kiplinger Foundation in memory of Bonnie Susan Kiplinger ’56.

Arlene and Robert Kogod established the Arlene and Robert Kogod Fund in 2002. The Fund supports unrestricted purposes.

John and Patricia Koskinen established the John and Patricia Koskinen Scholarship Fund in 1997 to support the School’s commitment to financial aid. The Fund provides scholarships for Upper School students.

The family of Peter and Judy Kovler established the Kovler Family Athletic Director’s Discretionary Fund in 2003 to support the School’s physical education and interscholastic athletics program.

Sidwell Friends alumna and lifer Margaret Weaver Krull ’70 and her late husband, Gary L. Krull, established the Margaret Weaver Krull Steel '70 FundFund in 2008. The Fund supports the School’s athletic program and enhances educational opportunities involving teamwork, athletic skill, and sportsmanship.

Established in 1993 with an endowment gift from the Kugelman Foundation, the Kugelman Family Fund supports the Ida Fisher Zeidman Resource Center.

In 1984, Vivienne Lassman and the late Malcolm Lassman, parents of Robin ’83 and Justine ’97, established the Vivienne and Malcolm Lassman Scholarship Fund to provide tuition assistance to faculty and staff children who attend Sidwell Friends.

The Library Fund was established by several donors to provide general support for the School’s three libraries.

Established in 1998 by grateful Sidwell Friends School grandparents, the Richard Lodish Lower School Principal’s Fund is used at the discretion of the Lower School principal for educational initiatives, facilities development, or other important projects that fall outside of the normal operations of the School. The Fund honors Richard Lodish, who served as the principal of the Lower School for over 30 years.

The Lower School Library Fund was established by donors to provide general support to the Lower School Library.

Established in July 2002, the Stacey and Gregory Lubar ’88 Faculty Salary Fund provides support for faculty compensation.

The Christopher Ma Fund for Interdisciplinary Studies was established by the Ma Family and other donors to promote and support interdisciplinary course work at Sidwell Friends. The Fund allows students to learn about important areas of study from the perspective of more than one discipline and gain a broader viewpoint through the collaboration of teachers across departments.

The Dess Mackay Fund was established through a bequest in 1955 by Elizabeth D. Mackay. The Fund is in memory of Charles DeSaussure Mackay ’35.

In 1989, Marsha and Alan Paller, parents of Brooke ’93 and Channing ’97, established the Mann-Paller Scholarship Fund to provide tuition assistance to faculty and staff children who attend Sidwell Friends.

Mari’s Fund was created in 2007 to honor the memory of Mari Schleuning by her family, Martin, Nathaniel ’03, and Jonathan Franks. Mari served Sidwell Friends as the Assistant Dean of Students in the Upper School and the Fund continues her generosity of spirit by providing financial resources for the extraordinary needs of students, faculty, and staff.

An anonymous family established the Mathematics Fund in April 2004 to support programs, personnel, or other activities designed to strengthen the teaching of mathematics at Sidwell Friends, particularly in the Lower School and Middle School.

Established in 1994 with a gift from the estate of Timothy S. Mayer ’62, the Timothy S. Mayer ’62 Memorial Fund provides support for Sidwell Friends’ theater arts program, particularly in the Middle School and Upper School. The Fund celebrates Timothy Mayer’s many contributions to the American theater.

The Arthur V. Meigs ’29 Memorial Fund, established in memory of Arthur V. Meigs ’29, was created in 1998 by his widow, Ellen Lee, and children, Mary ’76 and Ed ’80. The Fund supports student financial aid.

The Millennium Scholarship Book Fund was established by the Sidwell Friends School Parents Association in 2000 in celebration of the millennium. The Fund supports the purchase of textbooks.

The Minority Scholarship Fund is composed of gifts from several anonymous donors. The Fund provides financial aid to students of color.

In memory of his beloved wife, Linda J. Morgan ’69, and in honor of their shared belief in the power of individual faculty members to transform students’ lives, Michael Karam created the Linda J. Morgan ’69 Faculty Development Term Fund for a faculty professional development program. With these resources, the head of school provides faculty professional development that is both sustainable and based on the School’s mission and values.

In 1997, Stephanie Phillipps and George Murray established the Stephanie M. Phillipps and George E. Murray Fund to support Sidwell Friends in its efforts to expand and increase diversity. The Fund provides a scholarship for an African American student and/or supports faculty positions for African American teachers.

The Newlin Family Scholarship Fund was established in 1971 by a gift from William and Louisa Newlin, parents of William ’75, Nicholas ’77, and Elizabeth ’79. The Fund provides financial aid to Upper School students of color who live in the District of Columbia.

Established in 2001 by Andrea Fischer Newman and Francis A. Newman, the Newman Fund for Faculty helps to ensure teaching excellence at Sidwell Friends School.

The Virginia W. and James M. Newmyer ’37 Fund was established in 2000 by Virginia and James Newmyer ’37. The Fund promotes and supports the teaching of modern European history in the Upper School in ways that will lead to greater school-wide understanding of and appreciation for modern European culture, history, and perspective.

Created in memory of Clarence (Clay) Norment III ’42, the Clarence F. Norment III ’42 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 by his widow, Nancy Norment McCabe ’46. Clay Norment was the father of Elizabeth ’70, Katherine ’74, Clarence IV ’83, Martha, and Sarah; the son of Clarence F. Norment Jr. ’14; and the brother of Polly Norment Burke ’45.

Established in 1996 by a grant from the Oaklawn Foundation, the Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship Fund provides financial aid to an Upper School student.

In 1985, a group of teachers and staff members launched a fundraising effort to build a scholarship endowment fund to support the annual tuition of one student at Sidwell Friends in perpetuity. The Fund was originally named the Faculty & Staff Scholarship Fund. On February 21, 2001, the Board of Trustees renamed the Fund to honor Elaine O’Regan and to provide permanent recognition for her service of highest distinction and loyal commitment during more than 25 years as executive associate to the head of school and Board of Trustees.

In 1980, former Sidwell Friends parents Marina and David Ottaway established the Ottaway Family Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides financial aid for Middle or Upper School students of color, particularly African American students who live in the District of Columbia.

The Kathy Ozer ’76 Memorial Fund was established in 2017 to provide funding to Sidwell Friends students who have demonstrated a keen interest in food justice or farming to have an experiential educational opportunity. It also may provide funding for a Sidwell faculty member to explore these interests through the School’s Venture Grant program. The Fund honors the work to which Kathy dedicated her life.

The Paller Family Endowed Fund for the Center for Teaching & Learning was established in July 2020 by Marsha & Alan Paller, Brooke Paller ’93, and Channing Paller ’97. The Fund provides support for faculty instructional coaches for expenses such as but not limited to, release time for faculty and training to become an effective instructional coach. The endowed faculty instructional coaching program will be administered by the assistant head of school for academic affairs.

In 1994, Gerald L. Parsky, Laura H. Parsky ’87, and David S. Parsky ’89 created the Parsky Family Scholarship Fund, which supports the tuition of an Upper School student with exceptional academic and athletic achievements.

The Barbara Patterson Black Student Fund Scholarship Fund was established in March 2007 to honor Barbara Patterson. The Fund supports low-income students attending Sidwell Friends School whose background, needs, and potential are consistent with the Black Student Fund program.

Composed of contributions from several donors, this pooled endowment fund supports the School’s peace studies program.

Established in 2005, the David P. Pearson ’52 Athletic Chair Fund supports athletics at Sidwell Friends School, particularly the Athletic Director.

Established in 2003 by friends and family of Marty Pinson, the Marty Pinson Memorial Fund is used for the unrestricted purposes of the School.

The trustees of the Posner-Wallace Foundation awarded Sidwell Friends a grant in 1988 in honor of Irving Wallace’s 75th birthday. That grant was used to establish the Posner Family Scholarship Fund for Upper School students. Irving Wallace, the husband of the late Lillian Kahn Posner, is the stepfather of Lawrence D. Posner ’55 and Elisabeth Posner Schouten ’57 and the grandfather of Stephanie ’88, Nicholas ’90, and David ’94.

Established in October 2002 by Elissa and Jay Powell, the Powell Family Fund supports the core educational activities of the Sidwell Friends. The Fund may be used for unrestricted purposes.

The Press Family Fund for Faculty was established in 2001 by Sudi and Fred Press and their children, Jordan ’96, Brooke ’98, and Jared ’02. The Fund supports individual faculty members through the School’s Venture Grant program.

The Primis Family Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Tara and Craig Primis in November 2020. The Fund provides scholarship support to financially qualified students.

The Raines Family Black Student Fund Scholarship Fund was established in March 2007 by Franklin D. Raines. The Fund supports low income students attending Sidwell Friends whose background, needs, and potential are consistent with the Black Student Fund program.

Established in November 2001, the Catherine Meyers Randolph ’54 and F.F. Randolph, Jr. Media Fund supports programs, activities, and enhancements associated with the Meyers Media Center in the Goldman Library and other media-related curricular and cocurricular programs within the Upper and Middle Schools.

In 1984 and 1985, the Reader’s Digest Scholarship and Leadership Fund at the New York Community Trust provided grants to establish the Reader’s Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides income is distributed annually as partial scholarships to Sidwell Friends students from middle-income families.

The John B. Reeside IV ’65 Scholarship Fund was established in May 2007 by John B. Reeside IV ’65. The Fund supports students who would otherwise be unable to afford a Sidwell Friends education.

The Saul Ritzenberg Memorial Fund was established in 2002 by gifts from the Sylvia and Saul Ritzenberg family, including the Sylvia Ritzenberg Charitable Trust, Cathryn Ritzenberg McCulloch ’68 and Frank H. McCulloch ’64, Janne Ritzenberg Piper ’74 and Winthrop DeForest Piper II, and James L. Ritzenberg ’75 and Patricia Marks Ritzenberg. The Saul Ritzenberg Memorial Fund provides unrestricted funding.

The Gerald and Joan Rodnan Memorial Fund was established by Leslie Rodnan and John Cohen ’69 in 2017. The Fund provides scholarship support to financially deserving students.

In 1988, Lee G. Rubenstein and his children, Beth ’77, Barton ’81, and Amy ’84, established the Daryl Reich Rubenstein Endowment Fund to support the activities and programs of the Daryl Reich Rubenstein Art Gallery.

In 1987, Betty and James Sams and their children, James ’78, Alicia ’82, and Victoria ’86, established the James and Betty Sams Family Fund to enhance understanding of Middle Eastern history and culture and to support the study of underdeveloped nations and the peaceful resolution of global conflict.

The George Sattlethight Memorial Fund was established in 1997 with a bequest from the estate of George Sattlethight. The Fund supports grounds maintenance and campus beautification. George Sattlethight, who died in June 1996, worked for Sidwell Friends’ Buildings and Grounds Department from 1964 to 1992.

The Diane Scattergood Faculty Fund was established in March 2007 to recognize and honor the invaluable teaching and guidance of Diane Scattergood. The Fund supports faculty salaries.

In 1976, the late Victor Schinnerer, father of Sally S. Fant ’56, William R. Schinnerer ’61, and Sandra S. Carrier ’64, and grandfather of Kimberly A. Schinnerer ’00, established the Victor Schinnerer Faculty Fund. Each year a portion of the income is expended for the benefit of excellence in teaching, program enrichment, and encouragement of and assistance to teachers.

The Mari Schleuning Scholarship Fund was established by Martin, Nathaniel ’03, and Jonathan Franks and their family and friends to honor Mari Schleuning, who passed away in October 2006. The Fund provides scholarship support to financially deserving Upper School students in each grade who exemplify the traits that characterized Mari in her efforts to build a stronger and more diverse community at Sidwell Friends—a generous and selfless spirit, a caring and compassionate demeanor, and a zest for life.

In 1988, Marianne Schuelein and Ralph Krause, parents of Peter C. Krause ’85 and Steven C. Krause ’89, established the Curt and Gertrude Schuelein Memorial Fund in memory of Curt and Gertrude Schuelein. The Fund supports the opportunity for an Upper School student to travel abroad to work on a special project.

The Robert A. and Betty M. Schulman Scholarship Fund was established by their children, John ’64, Barbara S. Crum ’67, and Michael ’73, following Robert Schulman’s death in March 1987. Betty’s name was added to the Fund following her death in February 2006. Income from this Fund provides financial aid for a Sidwell Friends student.

The Sally Selby Fund was established in 2016 by the Parents Association and many other donors to honor Sally’s 32 years of service to the community and to perpetuate the values that Sally championed. The Fund may be used at the discretion of the Middle School principal to support learning opportunities for students, faculty, and parents that promote environmental sustainability, the Friends experience, and/or the social and emotional development of children.

The James D. Senger Faculty Fund was established in March 2007 to recognize and honor the invaluable teaching of James Senger. The Fund supports faculty salaries.

In August 2003, the Sherburne-Van Heuvelen family established the Sherburne-Van Heuvelen Family Fund to be used by the Upper School principal to support priorities for the Upper School.

In 1981, John T. Shutack ’38 established the Elizabeth Tyree Shutack ’18 Scholarship Fund in memory of his mother, Elizabeth Tyree Shutack, Class of 1918. The Fund provides financial aid to an Upper School student.

The Shutack Family Fund was established by Patricia and John T. Shutack ’38 in 2000. The Fund supports faculty salaries, student financial aid, or other purposes central to the School, as determined by the head of school.

In 1988, Mary Fox Whittlesey, Class of 1920, on behalf of herself and her late sister, Grace E. Fox, Class of 1918, established the Thomas W. Sidwell Scholarship Fund in memory of Thomas W. Sidwell.

In 2004, the Dunn family created the Sidwell Friends Community Service Endowment to enhance and expand the community service program at Sidwell Friends and to provide for more international community service opportunities for Upper School students.

The Sidwell Friends Middle School Poetry Endowment Fund was established by an anonymous donor in 2019. The Fund provides support for a permanent poetry initiative in the Middle School (grades 5 – 8). The purpose of the Fund is to encourage poetry competition for students to exhibit their interest and passion for poetry, and to receive recognition for exceptional poetry.

The Robert L. Smith Family Scholar Program was established in 2019 with an endowment gift from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation. Income from the fund is dedicated to supporting scholarships and programs consistent with former head of school Robert L. Smith’s pioneering work to diversify the school’s student body, faculty and administration, and promote the role of Quaker values in school life.

In August 2001, an appreciative parent who wishes to remain anonymous established the Bruce B. Stewart Fund to support faculty salaries, education, and development.

In 1996, the friends and family of Leslie M. Strathmann, parent of Joseph ’87 and William ’85, established the Leslie M. Strathmann Memorial Faculty Fund in her memory. It was Leslie Strathmann’s wish to create a Fund that would support Sidwell Friends School faculty. This Fund serves as a head of school Discretionary Fund, and supports Upper School faculty development and curriculum enrichment.

The Sami Khatib Suleiman Endowment was established in memory of Sami Suleiman, a noted community advocate and father of Ramzy Suleiman ’05. The Fund supports travel and living expenses incurred by students participating in an exchange program that seeks to foster the sharing of ideas and a greater cross-cultural understanding between students at Sidwell Friends School and Palestinian students who attend Ramallah Friends School.

The Supervía Fund was established in 1980 by a group of alumni in honor of Guillermina Medrano de Supervía, who headed the Upper School Spanish Department from 1945 to 1978. In 2017, a challenge gift was made by Alan Bernstein ’59, along with his brothers Daniel Bernstein ’55 and George Bernstein ’64, for alumni and parents to create the Señora Guillermina Medrano de Supervía Endowed Chair for Spanish and Latin American Studies.

The family of Peter and Judy Kovler established the Willie Thomas Football Fund in 2003 with the intention of maintaining in perpetuity the memory of Coach Willie Thomas and also providing support for the football program.

In recognition of his distinguished career at Sidwell Friends and in honor of his retirement, Ellis Turner’s students wish to establish the Ellis Turner Endowed Scholarship Fund.

The Ulwick Family Fund was established in 2000 as a Middle School principal’s discretionary Fund. The Fund supports Middle School faculty development, salaries, and resources.

Donors collaborated in 2000 to establish the Upper School Principal’s Discretionary Fund to provide superior financial resources for the Upper School principal to pursue educational initiatives.

John Vine established the Vine Family Fund for Financial Aid in 1999. The Fund provides financial aid for an Upper School student.

The Virginia White Memorial Scholarship Fund is a quasi-endowment Fund established in 2000 through a bequest from Edward E. Martin ’38. Virginia White taught Upper School English and history from 1930 to 1947. The Fund provides financial aid to Upper School students.

The Ann Weathers Memorial Fund was established in 2021 with a bequest from Ann Weathers, the mother of the late Scott Weathers Rosenberg ’06, to support the drama program in the Scott Weathers Rosenberg ’06 Theater.

The Ellis T. Williams Trustee Fund quasi-endowed fund was established in 1983 through an unrestricted bequest gift from Ellis T. Williams, a trustee of the School for several terms between 1964 and 1983. The Fund supports trustee growth and development.

Michael and Diane Sapir established the Josh Wolman Endowed Scholarship Fund in June 2014 to honor their friend Josh Wolman, associate head of school for admission and financial Aid.

The Wolstencroft Family Endowed Fund for the SF Leadership Academy was established at the invitation of the Athletic Director, Keith Levinthal, by Catherine and Tracy Wolstencroft in January 2021. The Fund acknowledges the School’s recognition of the extraordinary peer leadership of Claire Wolstencroft ’20 for her team and the SF Leadership Academy. The gift provides permanent and perpetual funding to ensure that future generations of students have the opportunity to grow as leaders through participation in the Athletic Department’s flagship program, in its current form and as it evolves. Our students’ leadership skills will serve them and their teammates while they are students and will help them grow into alumni who let their lives speak through action and leadership.

The Wood Scholarship Fund supports a scholar athlete who will contribute to the varsity boys’ basketball program.

Established in 1988 by Albert Hunt and his wife, Judy Woodruff, the Woodruff-Hunt Family Fund provides assistance for teachers or students with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities.

The Michael Woods Faculty Fund was established in March 2007 to recognize and honor the invaluable teaching of Michael Woods. The Fund supports faculty salaries.

The Walter Wright III ’49 Family Chair was endowed through gifts from Walter ’Tony’ Wright III ’49, and his wife, Marjorie Williams Wright to recognize excellence in teaching at Sidwell Friends.

The Mei Xu Cultural Exchange Fund was established in 2007 to supplement and strengthen the Chinese language and Chinese Studies programs.

The Yochum Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2015 by Julian, Stacy, and Catherine Yochum ’11 to support financially qualified students, based solely on financial need.

The Yoskowitz Family Scholarship Fund was created in 2003 by Carol and Irving Yoskowitz, parents of Robert Yoskowitz ’05. The Fund supports tuition assistance and other needs of students who could not otherwise afford to attend Sidwell Friends and who best add to the true diversity of the student body.

In 1982, the family and friends of John Fisher Zeidman ’79, brother of Elizabeth Zeidman ’76 and Jennifer Zeidman Bloch ’85, established an endowed Chinese Studies program in his memory. Each year, the Fund supports this program, which includes language and history courses, an annual lecture, and a resource center. In 2018, family and friends created the Nancy Levy Zeidman Gift for Student Experiences as a perpetual memorial that connects Nancy’s love for her son and daughters with opportunities for a new generation of students to experience China.