2018-2019
ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING The Gateway School | 211 West 61st Street New York, NY 10023 | www.gatewayschool.org
Mission The Gateway School is a K-8, independent day school that transforms the lives of bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits. At Gateway, our students become skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Relying on direct, multisensory instruction and guided by an integrated curriculum, expert faculty teach students the language, literacy, and critical thinking skills that are the foundations for success in mainstream educational settings and beyond. Gateway believes a close relationship between the school and parents provides essential support as students grow and seek to realize their potential. In small classes and as members of a diverse and inclusive community, Gateway students experience academic and social success, recognize their strengths, and are empowered to become independent learners.
Board of Trustees Jodi Schwartz, Chair Kieran Claffey, Treasurer Benson Kutrieb, Secretary Polly Brandmeyer Matthew Cantor Matthew Donohoe
Trustees Emeritus Martha B. Bernard Kenneth A. Plevan
Warren H. Feder
Trustees Ex Officio
Laurie Gruhn
Helen Brown
Walter F. Higgins †
Carolyn Salzman
Melissa Lis
School Leadership
Daniel Lascano Tracey Loh Noah Perlman
Astrid SabellaRosa Malcolm S. Taub, Esq. Lisa Wolman
Carolyn Salzman Head of School Maureen Ryan Chief Operating and Financial Officer Jennifer Cherney Director of Institutional Advancement
In 2018–2019, we reached levels of participation from across our community, particularly from our parents, that Gateway has never experienced before. This generosity paved the way for the renovation of our facility and the continued development of our program. It was an expression of the satisfaction and joy our families felt as they witnessed their children’s growth and development. In this Annual Report, you will read all about the philanthropic spirit of our constituencies, the success of our Gateway Gala, and several of the highlights of the school year. As you peruse these pages, I hope you will be as inspired as those of us in the school are honored by our community’s support. Today, we welcome everyone into a modern and spacious schoolhouse. Guided by our mission, the renovated spaces on the Plaza Level and the Fifth Floor were designed for a larger student body and to suit Gateway’s direct instruction model. A street-level Lobby greets the community and visitors alike. In our Great Room, which doubles as a Dining Hall and Movement Room, we offer students a full cafeteria experience. Our Arts Center includes an Auditorium, new Music Room, and dedicated displays for the Visual Arts. Several of these areas serve multiple purposes so we can host community events, lectures for professionals, and expanded after-school programming. To maintain our institutional history, we refer to the Auditorium as ‘Grandstand’ and have named our hallways in honor of our founders, Claire Flom and Elizabeth Freidus, and two long tenured educational leaders, Davida Sherwood and Toby Pulanco. By consolidating the Middle School on the Fifth Floor, we prepared for a larger enrollment in a program that only grows richer and more exciting by updating and creating new classrooms, new Science labs, a teacher workroom, and an expanded Commons. These facilty improvements have increased our ability to implement our mission: creating skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. The success students experience at Gateway comes from a consistent instructional approach across
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
DEAR MEMBERS OF THE GATEWAY SCHOOL COMMUNITY,
the grades that is research-based, direct, proceeds according to a defined, sequential skill and content curriculum, and relies on teacher training and coaching. To enhance programming, we expanded the Middle School’s field trip calendar to include the 8th graders’ first annual class trip to Washington, D.C. We augmented our social development teams and our support for language and literacy instruction. These teams provide regular support and feedback for students and parents and ongoing coaching for faculty and specialists. An expanded roster of college preparatory high school acceptances attests to the positive impact of Gateway’s program. The Gateway School’s continued success with students depends on a strong, defined program and support from our community. To our Gateway families, you are the ultimate partners in our students’ journey, and without your many contributions it would not be possible to continue our work. To Gateway’s most generous donors, thank you for making sure we bridge the gap between tuition and operating expense. To our Board of Trustees, I remain grateful for your wise counsel as we work to ensure Gateway’s financial future and, in turn, our ability to realize our School’s mission. And finally, thank you to our administrators, faculty, and staff for your devotion to teaching, learning, and setting the stage for the incredible work that occurs daily in our classrooms. With gratitude,
Carolyn Salzman Head of School
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018-2019
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018-2019
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure to present The Gateway School’s Annual Report on Giving for 2018-2019. The Board of Trustees provides vision and financial oversight and ensures adherence to Gateway’s mission. It has been an honor to be the Board Chair for The Gateway School as the work pursuant to the school’s 2014 Strategic Plan culminates in the renovation of our school. Careful financial management and active fundraising made the expansion and renovation of Gateway’s facilities possible. The renovations are a direct reflection of our community’s support for the school’s proven success transforming students into skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. The Gateway School is now well positioned to enter its next phase as a leader among schools and professionals specializing in the instruction of students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits.
GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Gateway’s standards for programming have relied on a three pronged approach to fundraising: an Annual Fund, Special Events, and Major Gifts. In our Annual Fund drive, we appeal to parents and the community to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and operating expense. Our Special Events include the Spring Gala and smaller initiatives throughout the year. However, it is the generous Major Gifts that support Gateway’s scholarships, endowment, and capital projects. It is this support that made the 2018-2019 fundraising year a success and paved the way for Gateway’s expansion. I would like to thank some very special people for their leadership of our fundraising: Gateway’s Gala Committee with its Chair, Tracey Loh, and the Advancement Committee. The Parents Association, led by President Helen Brown and a committed team consisting of the Co-Vice Presidents Keri Young and Monika Wyszomirska, Treasurer Yumee Tunison, the class representatives, and countless volunteers enriched our parent community with fundraising drives, community events, and enthusiastic support. Finally, I want to thank the exemplary faculty and staff of Gateway. Your commitment to our students and their families is what makes Gateway a school in which students can succeed. To every member of our Gateway community, your continued support has been critical to the growth, expansion, and success of the Gateway program. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for helping The Gateway School continue to help students grow and realize their potential.
Jodi Schwartz Chair, Board of Trustees
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ANNUAL FUND July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Gateway extends its heartfelt thanks to all who donated to the Annual Fund in 2018-2019. It is the school’s highest fundraising priority and a symbol of our community’s shared commitment to this generation of Gateway students.
GIVING LEVELS FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
($50,000+) Anonymous (2) Laura and Jonathan Beinner Polly and Michael Brandmeyer Suzanne and Matthew Donohoe Goldman Sachs Gives Jewish Communal Fund Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation Jenna and Paul Segal
SPONSOR
($3,000+) The Benevity Impact Fund Shelley Dick and Marcel Dzama Anita and Vincenzo Turano
BIG CAT’S CIRCLE
1965 SOCIETY
($25,000+) Sally Gottesman and Rachel Tiven Erika and Benson Kutrieb Melissa and Harry Lis Jodi Schwartz and Steven Richman
BENEFACTOR
($15,000+) Helen and Jim Brown Kimberly and Matthew Cantor Stéphane Samuel and Robert Rubin
PATRON
($10,000+) Allegra C. Ford-Thomas Foundation Heidi and Julio Bonilla Marlene and Ezra Field Laurie Gruhn Chantal Gut and David Older in honor of Carolyn Salzman Schwab Charitable Fund Rea and Judd Tully
FRIEND
($5,000+) Elaine and Hirschel Abelson Acorn Hill Foundation Inc. Leslie and Fernando de Oliveira Eliza Geer and Matthew Karchmer Daria Kim and John Verberkmoes National Philanthropic Trust Stephanie and Noah Perlman Katharine and E. Miles Prentice Victoria Reese and Gregory Kennedy Jeffrey and Carolyn Salzman Schroders Jennifer and Sebastian Shap '82 Diana and Howard Wendy Monika Wyszomirska and Caesar Wyszomirski
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LION’S CIRCLE
($500 +) Isabelle Autones and Francis Greenburger Sharyn Ben-Zvi and Kenneth Unger Christy Brockhausen Elizabeth Ceisler Jennifer Cherney Linda and Michael Davidoff Francis J. Greenburger Foundation Megan Gilgan and Patrick Fruchet Stuti and Amit Javeri Allison and Michael Kay Maura Keaney and Mark Guma Lands’ End, Inc. Jennifer Light Caroline and Paul Mutter Teresa O and Milton Waner Julie and Jason Pike Kathie and Leon Pokoik Ivy and Andrew Rosen Maureen Ryan Syma Sambar-Lande and Mark Lande Christine and Jacob Sneva
($1,000+) Andrew D. Allen Lisa Barro and Yuval Segal Elizabeth and Sebastian Bretschneider Vivian and John Chen Kieran Claffey The Clarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust Nancy and Richard Davis Donald & Judy Gruhn Foundation Eva and Alexander Durst Edward and Marjorie Goldberger Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Judy and Donald Gruhn Rob Heyvaert and Bart Heynen Ann Hu and Michael Qiu Romney and Daron Jacob Ann and Arnold Jurdem Jane Kim and Nicholas Ahmon Carol Levy and David Bharucha COMMUNITY CIRCLE ($250+) Debbie and Kevin Madden Humera Alavi and Zia Ahmed Nancy Meyer and Marc Weiss George Chris, Jr. The New York Community Trust Chubb Charitable Foundation Toby and Itzhak Perlman Denise and Scott Collins Alina and Osvaldo Ramos Linda Seidel Field Ellen and Bruce Roseman Sloane and Eric Finn Beth Saunders and Ali Farahnakian Mary Gehlhar and Mark Kiernan Janine Schiavi and Christopher Haynes Beth and David Goldoff Cindy and Richard Sher Hilda and Paul Greenfield Susan and Varinder Singh Alexandra Krystal and Adam Hoffman Thrill Hill Foundation Cecily Lang and Eric Kooyman Deborah Uri and Roberto Marcucci Allysen Manz and Melina Coppa Michelle and Matthew Wolfson Alexandra Mayers and David Lesser Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Giulia and George Papailias Beth and John Rothschild Lyudmila Ryabkova and Sergei Ryabkov Elizabeth Schiff in honor of Carolyn Salzman Lisa Schineller Lydia Soifer
CONTRIBUTORS
(UP TO $249) Alexa Abrams AmazonSmile Anna and Manny Aretakis Amy Aversa Rebecca Bahr and Felix Cortes Jane and Geoff Bailey Lauren Baker John M. Banta, Jr. Casey Beauchamp Lucy Bennett Jennifer Blakeman Camille and Tony Branca Jeffrey Breshin and Jack Sherratt Rolanda Brinson Lucila Broide and Daniel Slatopolsky Molly Bryck Chelsea Brynd Laura Burkhardt Helene Caloir and Dimitrios Tzimas Nancy Carlinsky Michael Carroll Justine Casper Claire Chan and Luca Yung Chieh Hu Kim Chandra Elaine Cheah-Richert and Lindley Richert Lisa Childers Judy Cohen Lisa Concepciรณn Jamie Corkran and Sewell Corkran III Miguelina Corripio LeAnn Davis Beth and Chester Demel Daniela DiGuido Noma Dumezweni Lesley Entwistle Lauren and Andrew Epstein Dara and Daniel Erck Cathy and Wayne Everhart Cheryl and Stanley Fagerty Courtney and Sebastian Fain Marjorie and Michael Featherstone Lauren Feiden Christopher Fennell '94 Linda Fite Martha Flores Longoria and Jerome Lhote Lisa and Eric Frank Rachel and Ari Fredman Sarah Friedman and James Fraiman Tilsim and Larry Friedman Enid and Carlos Galvis Darlene Garcia Erin Gleysteen Angella Goddard and Cemal Dosembet
Maria and Geoffrey Goodridge Ellen Grayson Susan and Alan Guma Angelica and Bradley Harrison William Harrison Autumn Heard Eve and Scott Helfstein Debbi and Ronen Herzig Holly Holtz Kelly Homenick Bethany and Norman Hudson Heather Ironside Jeannette Jakus and Benjamin Kornfeind Timothy Jalbert Olfa and Kamel Jedidi Melissa Johnson Monique and Kristopher Kandel Joanna Karasoulas Vickie Karkazis Arry Kaur Susan Keith and Rohan Kalyanpur Ashley Knauer Gena Lakin Ellen Lee and Paul Pak Paul Lee Kristen Lefferts Matthias Leutrum Sharyn Lico Greta Lincoln Lucy Lobban-Bean Janet Lopez Jessica and Michael Ludvik Domenick Mannina Jonathan E. Mason '81 Scott May Daniel J. Mazzaro '11 Blaine McIndoe '14 Katharine McQuerrey and David Gray Luisella Meloni Vicki Messler Gayle and Andrew Meyer Christine and Jeffrey Mickletz Trevor and Mary Miele Sabrina Miller Nicole Mion Sandra Moreno and Federico Martin Marina Mrakovcic Christine and Daniel Negroni Orly Nhaissi and Joseph Sherinsky Jordena and Efrem Nidam Kayle Nochomovitz and Tal Zimm Bridgette Nunez Ilana and Moshe Ohayon
Svetlana Orekhova and Alexander Totok Peter Pak Alexandra Palazzo Carrie and Matthew Papillo Lisa and John Parker Verlie and Jeff Payne Joel Perez Katharine and Craig Phares Michael Piedmont Jessica Poggi Jonathan Pogoda '86 Cynthia Prestigiacomo and Salvatore LoGalbo Valerie Rafal Lindsey Rappaport Preeti and Vipul Raval Amy-Marie Rivera and Alexander Trimpe Krystal Rohr Katherine Rosman and Joseph Ehrlich Louise Rubenfeld Alexsandra and Thomas Sanford Hilary Scalcon Elian Seidel Jennifer and John Serrano Sara and Mark Shacket Tamsin Shaw and Paul Boghossian Eleni Siderias Jill Silverman Alexandra Simmonds Rachel Smith Agata Smogorzewska and Dennis Cheaney Judine and Robert Somerville Bridget St. John Christy St. John '93 David Stone Lauren Suk Khalilah and James Summers Mandi and Robert Susman Samantha Tager Danielle Tandet Ellen Telzer Scott Tiernan Pat and Bob Travis Yumee and Brian Tunison Abbe and John Udochi Lindsay Vidra Paula Wallace Kristina Walton Elyse Warren Jataon Whitley and Yoram Rodriguez Alex Wu Staci and David Yablon Kristina Zaremba Higgins and Michael Higgins Eddie Zhang
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PARENT PARTICIPATION BY CLASS - ANNUAL GIVING
PARENT PARTICIPATION BY CLASS - ANNUAL GIVING CLASS 637
100% PARTICIPATION Eva and Alexander Durst Lauren and Andrew Epstein Susan Keith and Rohan Kalyanpur Gayle and Andrew Meyer Ilana and Moshe Ohayon Julie and Jason Pike Cynthia Prestigiacomo and Salvatore LoGalbo Preeti and Vipul Raval
CLASS 617
CLASS 621
100% PARTICIPATION Heidi and Julio Bonilla Elizabeth and Sebastian Bretschneider Martha Flores Longoria and Jerome Lhote Marlene and Ezra Field Rob Heyvaert and Bart Heynen Romney and Daron Jacob Katharine and Craig Phares Agata Smogorzewska and Dennis Cheaney Monika Wyszomirska and Caesar Wyszomirski
CLASS 611
CLASS 636
CLASS 615
100% PARTICIPATION Andrew Allen Jeffrey Breshin and Jack Sherratt Leslie and Fernando de Oliveira Shelley Dick and Marcel Dzama Stuti and Amit Javeri Orly Nhaissi and Joseph Sherinsky Bridgette Nunez Alexsandra and Thomas Sanford
CLASS 608
80% PARTICIPATION Amy Aversa Rebecca Bahr and Felix Cortes Iwona and Albert Bitton Patricia and Matthias de Haan Daria Kim and John Verberkmoes Verlie and Jeff Payne Aima Raza and Agha Khan Lyudmila Ryabkova and Sergei Ryabkov Eliza and Andrew Silvester
100% PARTICIPATION Angella Goddard and Cemal Dosembet Allison and Michael Kay Maura Keaney and Mark Guma Jaimee Marcus-Alfieri and Robert Alfieri Carrie and Matthew Papillo Jennifer and John Serrano Jennifer and Sebastian Shap '82 Abbe and John Udochi 90% PARTICIPATION Anna and Manny Aretakis Camille and Tony Branca Tilsim and Larry Friedman Jeannette Jakus and Benjamin Kornfeind Jeanne Madej and James Pratt Jordena and Efrem Nidam Gina Okum and Perry Rotella Michelle and Eric Olson Giulia and George Papailias 90% PARTICIPATION Jane and Geoff Bailey Linda and Michael Davidoff Angela Dirks and Ronald Dooley Courtney and Sebastian Fain Eve and Scott Helfstein Jenna and Paul Segal Susan and Varinder Singh Christine and Jacob Sneva Kristina Zaremba Higgins and Michael Higgins
CLASS 619
100% PARTICIPATION Elizabeth Ceisler Elaine Cheah-Richert and Lindley Richert Denise and Scott Collins LeAnn Davis Dara and Daniel Erck Autumn Heard Caroline and Paul Mutter Verlie and Jeff Payne Staci and David Yablon
CLASS 609
100% PARTICIPATION Lisa Barro and Yuval Segal Maria and Geoffrey Goodridge Bethany and Norman Hudson Olfa and Kamel Jedidi Valerie Kay and Bruce Graham Alexandra Krystal and Adam Hoffman Jessica and Michael Ludvik Christine and Jeffrey Mickletz Lisa Schineller Susan and Varinder Singh
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CLASS 605
78% PARTICIPATION Humera Alavi and Zia Ahmed Jennifer Blakeman Vivian and John Chen Katharine McQuerrey and David Gray Luisella Meloni Katherine Rosman and Joseph Ehrlich Libby Wadle Potter and David Potter
5TH GRADE
100% PARTICIPATION Polly and Michael Brandmeyer Lucila Broide and Daniel Slatopolsky Beth and Chester Demel Suzanne and Matthew Donohoe Lisa and Eric Frank Rachel and Ari Fredman Enid and Carlos Galvis Mary Gehlhar and Mark Kiernan Megan Gilgan and Patrick Fruchet Angelica and Bradley Harrison Monique and Kristopher Kandel Jane Kim and Nicholas Ahmon Erika and Benson Kutrieb Paula and Dan Lascano Melissa and Harry Lis Tracey and Walter Loh Allysen Manz and Melina Coppa Alexandra Mayers and David Lesser Christine and Daniel Negroni Teresa O and Milton Waner Tamsin Shaw and Paul Boghossian Yumee and Brian Tunison Deborah Uri and Roberto Marcucci Michelle and Matthew Wolfson
6TH GRADE
92% PARTICIPATION Sharyn Ben-Zvi and Kenneth Unger Noma Dumezweni Melissa Elder and Michael Farber Beth and David Goldoff Sally Gottesman and Rachel Tiven Debbi and Ronen Herzig Larisa Layug and Alexander Sion Jennifer Light Allysen Manz and Melina Coppa Trevor and Mary Miele Melissa and Alexander Milne-Pott Sandra Moreno and Federico Martin Kayle Nochomovitz and Tal Zimm Jessica Poggi Amy-Marie Rivera and Alexander Trimpe Ivy and Andrew Rosen Judy Schwartz Jennifer and John Serrano Sara and Mark Shacket Khalilah and James Summers Rea and Judd Tully Eladia Vargas and Stephen Fischer Lisa Wolman
7TH GRADE
100% PARTICIPATION Gabriela Alonso and Jorge Sanchez-Lara Laura and Jonathan Beinner Polly and Michael Brandmeyer Helen and Jim Brown Helene Caloir and Dimitrios Tzimas Eliza Geer and Matthew Karchmer Laurie Gruhn Ann Hu and Michael Qiu Lisa and John Parker Stephanie and Noah Perlman Alina and Osvaldo Ramos Victoria Reese and Gregory Kennedy Krystal Rohr Syma Sambar-Lande and Mark Lande Janine Schiavi and Christopher Haynes Cindy and Richard Sher Christine and Paul Smith Judine and Robert Somerville Mandi and Robert Susman Anita and Vincenzo Turano Jataon Whitley and Yoram Rodriguez
8TH GRADE
93% PARTICIPATION George Chris, Jr. Sloane and Eric Finn Sarah Friedman and James Fraiman Kara Gilmour and Johnny Temple Tina Kim and Jae Chung Natalie and Adam Kramer Carol Levy and David Bharucha Debbie and Kevin Madden Yvette and Steven Pomerantz Chassie Post and Phillip Costello Maria Seremetis Debra and Thomas Vail Judy Welage Keri and David Young
ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION BY CONSTITUENCY
ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION BY CONSTITUENCY TRUSTEE PARTICIPATION
GRANDPARENTS PARTICIPATION
Polly Brandmeyer Helen Brown Matthew Cantor Kieran Claffey Matthew Donohoe Warren H. Feder Laurie Gruhn Walter F. Higgins † Benson Kutrieb Daniel Lascano Melissa Lis Tracey Loh Noah Perlman Carolyn Salzman Jodi Schwartz Malcolm S. Taub, Esq. Lisa Wolman
Elaine and Hirschel Abelson in honor of Max Abelson Miguelina Corripio in honor of Lila Zapata Linda Fite in honor of Calvin Trimpe Judy and Donald Gruhn in honor of Susanna Gruhn Susan and Alan Guma in honor of James Guma Toby and Itzhak Perlman in honor of Zachary Perlman Beth and John Rothschild in honor of Layla Epstein Linda Seidel Field in honor of Gabriella Field Alexandra Simmonds in honor of Alexandra, Nicholas, and India Brandmeyer Ellen Telzer in honor of Lexi Milne-Pott Pat and Bob Travis in honor of Christopher Travis Diana and Howard Wendy in honor of Hannah Wolfson
ALUMNI PARENT PARTICIPATION Isabelle Autones and Francis Greenburger Kimberly and Matthew Cantor Claire Chan and Luca Yung Chieh Hu Jamie Corkran and Sewell Corkran III Nancy and Richard Davis Joyce Gordon and Paul Lubetkin Hilda and Paul Greenfield Chantal Gut and David Older Barbara Higgins and Walter F. Higgins † Ann and Arnold Jurdem Keren and Mark Kalimian Cecily Lang and Eric Kooyman Nancy Meyer and Marc Weiss Lynn Montz and John Leubsdorf Sara Moss and Michael Gould Betsy and Kenneth Plevan Kathie and Leon Pokoik Yvette and Steven Pomerantz Katharine and E. Miles Prentice Ellen and Bruce Roseman Jeffrey and Carolyn Salzman Stéphane Samuel and Robert Rubin Elizabeth Schiff Jodi Schwartz and Steven Richman Bridget St. John Susan and Zealie Van Raalte
ALUMNI PARTICIPATION Christopher Fennell '94 Jonathan E. Mason '81 Daniel J. Mazzaro '11 Blaine McIndoe '14 Jonathan Pogoda '86 Sebastian Shap '82 Christy St. John '93
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FACULTY/STAFF PARTICIPATION Alexa Abrams Roberto Almonte Lauren Baker John M. Banta, Jr. Casey Beauchamp Lucy Bennett Rolanda Brinson Christy Brockhausen Molly Bryck Chelsea Brynd Laura Burkhardt Michael Carroll Justine Casper Kim Chandra Jennifer Cherney Lisa Childers Judy Cohen Lisa Concepción Genaro Cruz Daniela DiGuido Lesley Entwistle Lauren Feiden Darlene Garcia Erin Gleysteen Ellen Grayson Jonathan Gutterman William Harrison Holly Holtz Kelly Homenick Heather Ironside Timothy Jalbert Melissa Johnson Joanna Karasoulas Vickie Karkazis Arry Kaur Esther Kim Ashley Knauer Amy Krangle Nathan Gena Lakin Paul Lee Kristen Lefferts April Leite Matthias Leutrum
97%
Sharyn Lico Greta Lincoln Lucy Lobban-Bean Janet Lopez Madeline Lopez Domenick Mannina Scott May Vicki Messler Sabrina Miller Nicole Mion Marina Mrakovcic Peter Pak Alexandra Palazzo Joel Perez Michael Piedmont Valerie Rafal Lindsey Rappaport Anna Raykhtsaum Becky Reback Louise Rubenfeld Maureen Ryan Carolyn Salzman Hilary Scalcon Elian Seidel Eleni Siderias Jill Silverman Rachel Smith Lydia Soifer Samantha Soled David Stone Lauren Suk Samantha Tager Danielle Tandet Willye Tejada Ramos Scott Tiernan Lindsay Vidra Paula Wallace Kristina Walton Craig Warn Elyse Warren Alex Wu Eddie Zhang
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS PARTICIPATION AmazonSmile Acorn Hill Foundation Inc. Allegra C. Ford-Thomas Foundation The Benevity Impact Fund Chubb Charitable Foundation The Clarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust Donald & Judy Gruhn Foundation Edward and Marjorie Goldberger Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Francis J. Greenburger Foundation
Goldman Sachs Gives Jewish Communal Fund Lands’ End, Inc. Mizuho Bank, Ltd. National Philanthropic Trust The New York Community Trust Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation Schroders Schwab Charitable Fund Thrill Hill Foundation
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SPECIAL FUNDS
SPECIAL FUNDS
COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
SCHOLARSHIP
SENIOR CLASS GIFT
Anonymous (2) Laura and Jonathan Beinner Polly and Michael Brandmeyer Helen and Jim Brown Donald & Judy Gruhn Foundation Suzanne and Matthew Donohoe Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Goldman Sachs Gives Judy and Donald Gruhn Laurie Gruhn Erika and Benson Kutrieb Melissa and Harry Lis Paul and Jenna Segal Family Foundation Jenna and Paul Segal
Rebecca Bahr and Felix Cortes Lisa Barro and Yuval Segal Cathy and Wayne Everhart Cheryl and Stanley Fagerty Sloane and Eric Finn Martha Flores Longoria and Jerome Lhote Timothy Jalbert Maura Keaney and Mark Guma Ellen Lee and Paul Pak Gayle and Andrew Meyer Schwab Charitable Fund Mandi and Robert Susman
George Chris, Jr. Sloane and Eric Finn Sarah Friedman and James Fraiman Kara Gilmour and Johnny Temple Tina Kim and Jae Chung Natalie and Adam Kramer Carol Levy and David Bharucha Debbie and Kevin Madden Yvette and Steven Pomerantz Chassie Post and Phillip Costello Maria Seremetis Debra and Thomas Vail Judy Welage Keri and David Young
50TH ANNIVERSARY FUND
PLEVAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Stéphane Samuel and Robert Rubin
Betsy and Kenneth Plevan
REA AND JUDD TULLY SCHOLARSHIP FUND Rea and Judd Tully
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2019 GALA
Tracey Loh, Chair
GALA REVERSE AUCTION
for Scholarship and Operating Fund Anonymous (1) Katherine and Edward Grier Richard Aina and James Wilson Laurie Gruhn Gabriela Alonso and Jorge Sanchez-Lara Jonathan Gutterman Sharyn Ben-Zvi and Kenneth Unger Ann Hu and Michael Qiu Heidi and Julio Bonilla Heather Ironside Katie and James Brennan Romney and Daron Jacob Christy Brockhausen Monique and Kristopher Kandel Helen and Jim Brown Allison and Michael Kay Elaine Cheah-Richert and Lindley Richert Maura Keaney and Mark Guma Yvonne Cohen Sara Kiesel Patricia and Matthias de Haan Daria Kim and John Verberkmoes Shelley Dick and Marcel Dzama Amy Krangle Nathan Angela Dirks and Ronald Dooley Erika and Benson Kutrieb Suzanne and Matthew Donohoe Larisa Layug and Alexander Sion Allison Flom Tracey and Walter Loh Lisa and Eric Frank Jeanne Madej and James Pratt Tilsim and Larry Friedman Jaimee Marcus-Alfieri and Robert Alfieri Mary Gehlhar and Mark Kiernan Katharine McQuerrey and David Gray Joyce Gordon and Paul Lubetkin Vicki Messler Ellen Grayson Gayle and Andrew Meyer
Melissa and Alexander Milne-Pott Lynn Montz and John Leubsdorf Stephanie and Noah Perlman Yvette and Steven Pomerantz Chassie Post and Phillip Costello Aima Raza and Agha Khan Victoria Reese and Gregory Kennedy Jeffrey and Carolyn Salzman Nicholas Salzman Jodi Schwartz and Steven Richman Judy Schwartz Elian Seidel Jennifer and John Serrano Cindy and Richard Sher Judine and Robert Somerville Debra and Thomas Vail Eladia Vargas and Stephen Fischer Libby Wadle Potter and David Potter Craig Warn Michelle and Matthew Wolfson Monika Wyszomirska and Caesar Wyszomirski
GALA DONATIONS Susan Almrud Gabriela Alonso and Jorge Sanchez-Lara Laurel and Lawrence Bocksel Katie and James Brennan Emily and John Brittingham Christy Brockhausen Laura Burkhardt Jamie Crumlish Melissa Elder and Michael Farber Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Linda Fite Allison Flom Ellen Grayson Katherine and Edward Grier Jonathan Gutterman Barbara Higgins and Walter F. Higgins † Holly Holtz
Romney and Daron Jacob Jewish Communal Fund Vickie Karkazis Allison and Michael Kay Esther Kim Jane Kim and Nicholas Ahmon Ashley Knauer Amy Krangle Nathan Larisa Layug and Alexander Sion April Leite Sharyn Lico Madeline Lopez Alexandra Mayers and David Lesser Sabrina Miller Melissa and Alexander Milne-Pott Lynn Montz and John Leubsdorf Sara Moss and Michael Gould
Gina Okum and Perry Rotella Michelle and Eric Olson Michael Piedmont Valerie Rafal Preeti and Vipul Raval Becky Reback Maureen Ryan Lisa Schineller Jodi Schwartz and Steven Richman Judy Schwartz Cindy and Richard Sher Eleni Siderias Eliza and Andrew Silvester Danielle Tandet Scott Tiernan Susan and Zealie Van Raalte Paula Wallace
GIVING TREE: SCHOLARSHIP AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
GALA SPONSORSHIP
Polly and Michael Brandmeyer Toby Pulanco
The Gateway School is deeply grateful to all those who have contributed at the sponsorship level to the 2019 Gala.
Elian Seidel Rea and Judd Tully
DIAMOND SPONSOR - $50,000 LEVEL Suzanne and Matthew Donohoe GOLD SPONSOR - $25,000 LEVEL Anonymous (1) Laura and Jonathan Beinner Polly and Michael Brandmeyer Goldman Sachs Gives Aima Raza and Agha Khan Melissa and Harry Lis Jodi Schwartz and Steven Richman Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation SILVER SPONSOR - $15,000 LEVEL Judith and Warren Feder Erika and Benson Kutrieb Betsy and Kenneth Plevan BRONZE SPONSOR - $10,000 LEVEL Saks Fifth Avenue Stéphane Samuel and Robert Rubin TEACHER SPONSOR - $5,000 LEVEL Anonymous (1) Elaine and Hirschel Abelson Bergdorf Goodman Helen and Jim Brown Leslie and Fernando de Oliveira Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program TEACHER SPONSOR - $2,500 LEVEL Anonymous (1) Stephanie and Noah Perlman
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GALA DONORS ((305)) Fitness Ailey Extension Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations Alice’s Tea Cup Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Artadia Arts in Action Visual Art Program Atlantic Theater Company Back to the Future The Musical Jane and Geoffrey Bailey The Ballet Company The Baseball Center NYC Beetlejuice The Musical Bergdorf Goodman Big Daddy’s Body Conceptions Heidi and Julio Bonilla The Bridge Golf Club Christy Brockhausen Helen and Jim Brown The Capital Grille Carmine Minardi NYC Central Rock Gym City Smarts Consider it Done Linda and Michael Davidoff Delmonico’s Kitchen Drawing Room Entertainment Drybar Marcel Dzama Melissa Elder and Michael Farber Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon Empire Cake Erin McKenna’s Bakery Terry Fabrizio Fastbreak Kids Feinstein’s/54 Below Fine Art Frameworks Flowers by Special Arrangement Four Seasons at Disney Orlando Frédéric Fekkai at The Mark Hotel, NY freshcoat Frozen on Broadway Gas Bijoux Golf and Body NYC Joyce Gordon and Paul Lubetkin Gotham Bar and Grill Gotham Glow Gouveia Vineyards Dr. Jamé Heskett The House of Creed at Bergdorf Goodman Stores Karl Hummel Iryna Sosnovska Photography Italian Wine Merchants J. Crew Jacob’s Pickles John Barrett Allison and Michael Kay
KOOP Strength & Wellness Kramer Portraits Kung Acupuncture Landeau Landmark Theatres Katerina Lanfranco L’Appart at Le District Paula and Dan Lascano Lauren Stahl Healing Arts Melissa and Harry Lis Tracey and Walter Loh Madewell Maison Pickle The Mandarin Oriental, New York Manhattan Fencing Center Jaimee Marcus-Alfieri and Rob Alfieri Maribeth Madron and Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger May Lindstrom McCabe’s Wines and Spirits McKay Williamson Mess No More Organizing Metrograph Modern Pinball NYC Motherly Love Move or Renovate with Dori Raskin & Leah Azoulay Mugi Pottery Bridget Murphy NutriFitness NY Cake Academy NY Mets Giulia Papailias Peloton Julie and Jason Pike Playa Betty’s Pure Barre Red Farm Refine Method Katherine Rosman Saks Fifth Avenue Jeffrey and Carolyn Salzman Stéphane Samuel and Robert Rubin Cindy and Richard Sher Eleni Siderias Judine and Robert Somerville Sonia Friedman Productions Sonnenalp Hotel Sports For All Inc. Julie Subotky Sutton East Tennis Swift Merchandising TADA! Theater Taste Buds Kitchen Tavern on the Green Thrive Market Truing Acupuncture Deborah Uri and Roberto Marcucci Debra and Thomas Vail
Vanessa Mooney The Wellpath Westchester Country Club William Greenberg Desserts Debbie Wilpon Lisa Wolman X 93 Fitness Zuckers Bagels
TEACHER EXPERIENCE DONORS Alexa Abrams Naomi Albinder Lauren Baker Molly Bryck Rebecca Buchwald Laura Burkhardt Justine Casper Daniela DiGuido Lesley Entwistle Lauren Feiden Ellen Grayson Jonathan Gutterman Timothy Jalbert Melissa Johnson Arry Kaur Jayme Klein Amy Krangle Nathan Gena Lakin April Leite Greta Lincoln Sabrina Miller Allie Palazzo Erika Palazzo Becky Reback Louise Rubenfeld Elian Seidel Eleni Siderias Jill Silverman Rachel Smith Lydia Soifer Samantha Soled Lindsay Vidra
VOLUNTEERS The Gateway School is grateful to those volunteers that give their time and talent throughout the school year.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
GALA COMMITTEE
STUDENT PHOTOS
Helen Brown, President Monika Wyszomirska, Co-Vice President Keri Young, Co-Vice President Yumee Tunison, Treasurer
Tracey Loh, Chair Robert Alfieri Heidi Bonilla Helen Brown Ronald Dooley Noma Dumezweni Hilary Fussteig Melissa Lis Chassie Post Jennifer Serrano Judine Somerville Debra Vail Lisa Wolman Monika Wyszomirska
Sonia O’Mara
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Gayle Meyer, Class 637 Katharine Phares, Class 621 Jeffrey Breshin, Class 636 Maura Keaney, Class 617 Courtney Fain, Class 615 Eve Helfstein and Caroline Mutter, Class 619 Lisa Schineller, Class 609 Patricia and Matthias de Haan, Class 608 Vivian Chen, Class 605 Gina Okum, Class 611 Monique Kandel, 5th Grade Jennifer Serrano, 6th Grade Hilary Fussteig, 7th Grade Chassie Post, 8th Grade
AUCTIONEER Harry Santa-Olalla
VIDEO Robin Lazzara LiteWork Media
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY FUND Restricted Funds (Scholarship) Unrestricted Annual Giving Comprehensive Campaign Total
$391,456 $1,559,980 $3,485,000 $5,436,436
ANNUAL EXPENSES 2018-2019 Salaries & Benefits 69% Program Expense 4% Administrative Expense 7% School Facility 7% Debt Service 13%
ANNUAL REVENUE 2018-2019 Tuition 85% Other Income 2% Gifts and Pledges 13%
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is proud of its graduates and the high schools to which they have been accepted, including... The Allen-Stevenson School Avon Old Farms Bay Ridge Preparatory School Beacon High School The Berkeley Carroll School The Birch Wathen Lenox School Brewster Academy (NH) Bronx High School of Science Brooklyn Friends School The Browning School Buxton School (MA) The Calhoun School The Churchill School & Center The Dwight School Eagle Hill School (MA)
The Ethel Walker School The Forman School Foxcroft School (VA) The Gow School Grace Church School The Grier School (PA) The Harvey School The Hewitt School The Kent School The Lab School The Leffell School/Solomon Schechter Westchester Loyola School The Marvelwood School Mary McDowell Friends School
Marymount School of New York The Masters School Oldfields School (MD) The Packer Collegiate School Poly Prep Country Day School Rye Country Day School Sacred Heart Academy SAR St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School Suffield Academy Talent Unlimited High School Trevor Day School Trinity-Pawling School Winston Preparatory School York Preparatory School
Gateway alumni have pursued higher education at many colleges and universities across the country. Below is a partial list of where our graduates have attended. Boston University Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Dickinson College Fordham University The George Washington University
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Georgetown University Haverford College Johns Hopkins University New York University Oberlin College and Conservatory Sarah Lawrence College Skidmore College Tufts University Tulane University
The University of Arizona University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts The University of Texas at Austin Vanderbilt University Wesleyan University William & Mary Williams College Yale University
WAYS OF GIVING CASH OR CHECK Please print out the gift form at www.gatewayschool.org/giving, complete it, and send it together with your cash or check to The Gateway School, ATTN: Advancement, 211 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023.
CREDIT CARD Please use our online gift form at www.gatewayschool.org/giving. You may also call the Advancement Office at (212) 777-5966 x341 with your credit card information.
STOCK GIFTS AND WIRE TRANSFERS Please contact the Advancement Office. For additional information, visit www.gatewayschool.org/giving.
MATCHING GIFTS We encourage donors to find out whether their employer has a matching gift program. If so, please send us your employer’s matching gift form together with your contribution. Donors who take advantage of matching gifts receive full credit for their own and their company’s contribution.
GIFTS-IN-KIND A gift-in-kind is a donation of tangible personal property other than securities. Please contact the Advancement Office for more information about gifts-in-kind.
PLANNED GIFTS For bequests, life income gifts (charitable remainder trusts or charitable gift annuities), real estate, and charitable lead trusts, please contact the Advancement Office for more information.
ANNUAL REPORT CREDITS CONTENT Jennifer Cherney, Director of Institutional Advancement Ashley Knauer, Associate Director of Communications Nicole Mion, Advancement and Communications Associate
DESIGN Soul Story Graphic Design Co.
PHOTOS Jonathan Heisler, Matthew Septimus and Gateway Staff This report gratefully acknowledges donations made from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Every effort was made to ensure that the information included is accurate and reflects the wishes of the individual donors. If any errors or omissions have occurred, please notify the Advancement Office at advancement@gatewayschool.org so that we may correct our records.
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SAVE THE DATES GATEWAY GALA
Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:30 p.m. Mandarin Oriental, New York 80 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023 Gala Chair: Tracey Loh www.gatewayschool.org/giving/gala PARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8TH GRADE GRADUATION
Friday, June 12, 2020 Visit www.gatewayschool.org/school-life/calendar-page for additional events such as arts performances, sports matches, and community drives.
CONTACT US The Gateway School | 211 West 61st Street New York, NY 10023 | (212) 777-5966 www.gatewayschool.org advancement@gatewayschool.org
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