common ground, un common experiences 2024 annual report
dear friends,
For the last 53 years, Wolf Trap has proudly brought people together to experience the magical and unique melding of music and nature. In recent years, we have executed on our promise for visitors to feel more welcome than ever at America’s only National Park dedicated to the performing arts. This summer marked the inauguration of new Park amenities and a diverse array of performances that provided uncommon and memorable experiences for every generation of visitors—a tangible manifestation of our commitment to inclusivity.
Summer 2024 marked the opening of the Meadow Commons, a three-story facility designed to integrate into the Park’s natural landscape and benefit all who visit. As the largest capital project supported by the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, the Meadow Commons was funded by and built for our vibrant community in an effort to make Wolf Trap more accessible while enhancing the concert-going experience. Expanded picnic terraces and upgraded food offerings encouraged friends and families to gather for pre-show memories. The addition of elevators and accessible walkways ensured Wolf Trap is a place where everyone feels welcome.
The Foundation’s programming continued traditions of quality and breadth in 2024. Across our three stages, each week offered performances for everyone—rock to orchestral, bluegrass to Hip Hop, and ballet to Bollywood. Stirring Wolf Trap Opera productions showcased our talented emerging artists and earned glowing reviews, while exciting children’s performances introduced new cultures to young fans and families at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. Beyond the stage, educators and students across the country and the Commonwealth benefited from Wolf Trap’s leading early childhood educational offerings.
We are deeply grateful to you, our patrons and donors, for supporting one-of-a-kind experiences for arts lovers and families. Please enjoy this Annual Report showcasing the many highlights and accomplishments of 2024, none of which would be possible without our dedicated community. Thank you for being a part of this extraordinary period in Wolf Trap’s history.
With gratitude,
Daniel A. D’Aniello Chairman, Foundation Board of Directors
Arvind Manocha President and CEO
extraordinary artists & enhanced experiences
2024 saw a vibrant year of exceptional artistry, new amenities, and incomparable experiences for all. With thoughtfully curated performances and enhanced pre-show offerings, Wolf Trap continued to elevate the concert-going experience and provided opportunities to connect through extraordinary music and storytelling.
Patti LaBelle
a summer together
Audiences enjoyed stunning Filene Center performances by some of music’s most iconic performers. Soul powerhouses Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight shared timeless hits, while superstars John Legend and James Taylor serenaded fans with rich evenings of songs, stories, and exceptional musicianship. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss united rock and country in a mesmerizing performance from their collaborative catalogs, and fans of the ’90s enjoyed megahit harmonies from Boyz II Men, TLC, and En Vogue.
352,000+ attendees
65 performances
40+ artist debuts
22 sold-out shows summer 2024
The incredible talent continued across genres, creating enchanting nights to remember. Jerry Seinfeld became the talk of the season with two evenings of hilarious stand-up comedy, Broadway’s Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming dazzled with beloved showtunes, and fans of celebrated rockers Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge reveled in two nights of their signature rock and folk-fusion music.
The Filene Center welcomed more than 40 distinctive debuts, including the gripping vocals of Julieta Venegas, Lauren Daigle, and Ben Platt. On other nights, rock and soul standouts Gary Clark Jr., CAKE, and Black Pumas kept audiences dancing and grooving. The premieres continued with magnetic Bollywood megastar Shreya Ghoshal and Hip Hop luminaries The Roots, led by Questlove and Black Thought. At the end of summer, indie band Waxahatchee returned in its headline debut to perform “Right Back to It,” a song lead singer Katie Crutchfield wrote at the Filene Center in 2022 while opening for Jason Isbell and Sheryl Crow. Patrons were delighted by special guests throughout the season, including appearances by Dr. Anthony Fauci on NPR’s live news show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Big Boi with Trombone Shorty, and John Stamos with The Beach Boys
Wolf Trap’s Out & About Festival celebrating music, nature, and Pride returned for a second year. Headlined by Grammy-winner Brittany Howard, the day-long extravaganza opened with children’s folk band Laura Doherty & The Heartbeats. In the afternoon, local artists Be Steadwell and Yasmin Williams took on the Woods and Meadow stages alongside internationally recognized artists Okan, Quinn Christopherson, and Lawrence. DC-Afro Brazilian drumline Batalá led fans to the Filene Center for memorable evening performances with Kim Gordon and Jenny Lewis before Howard took the stage for a majestic closing set. Throughout the event, community partners, including SMYAL, Metro DC PFLAG, Equality Virginia, DC Fray, and more, lined the Meadow with booths, games, flower trucks, food trucks, and giveaways for festival goers.
Wolf Trap’s Filene Center earned numerous accolades with several media outlets recognizing it as a top venue on their “Best Of” lists, including Northern Virginia Magazine, Modern Luxury DC, Washingtonian, Washington City Paper, Virginia Living, and Washington Blade. National publications like Forbes, Billboard, and Venues Now also touted recent enhancements with articles showcasing the Filene Center’s new patron and artist amenities.
“ I am so proud to be headlining the Out & About Festival...I know there is going to be a lot of love in the air at Wolf Trap.”
— Brittany Howard ( Northern Virginia Magazine )
“ This is my third time here and I just love this stage, and this audience, and this venue so much. It’s so beautiful. ”
— Kristin Chenoweth
Shreya Ghoshal
Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming
Boyz II Men
Gary Clark Jr.
James Taylor
The Roots
showcasing DMV talent
Community was at the heart of the summer, kicking off with Joyfully Together featuring The Washington Chorus, 13 local choral groups, and host Santino Fontana. Broadway in the Park returned, starring Laura Benanti and Jordan Fisher with artists from Signature Theatre, and NOVA Nites assembled a trifecta of local rock bands Pat McGee Band, emmet swimming, and Virginia Coalition for a ’90s rewind of beloved music. In September, dance enthusiasts attended a pre-performance discussion with The Washington Ballet’s new artistic director, Edwaard Liang, before the premiere of a powerful new work by choreographer Jennifer Archibald.
magical nights with the national symphony orchestra
Returning for its 53rd season at the Filene Center, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) presented an array of mesmerizing classical and contemporary offerings. Conductor Ruth Reinhardt led the NSO in a sublime program featuring the debut of acclaimed violinist Nijoma Grevious, followed by a stirring rendition of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Cathedral Choral Society and Wolf Trap Opera’s Keely Futterer, Gabrielle Beteag, Ricardo Garcia, and Blake Denson
The summer also included NSO collaborations with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio , indie-pop royalty Beck , and a 30 th anniversary celebration of Nas’ album Illmatic . For the NSO’s movie concerts, witches and wizards readied their wands for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 , and Jedi-in-training sported light sabers for Star Wars: A New Hope . Fans of Ghostbusters had a chance to pose beside a life-sized Ectomobile with cosplaying members of Ghostbusters Virginia and Chesapeake Ghostbusters
left: Broadway in the Park; right: The Washington Ballet in Murmuration by Edwaard Liang
left: Beck; right: Nijoma Grevious with the National Symphony Orchestra
wolf trap opera’s brilliance
As the premier program for remarkable emerging talent, Wolf Trap Opera (WTO) shined brightly with a season of spectacular productions, inspiring recitals, and much more.
Throughout the season, WTO’s productions received rave reviews. WTO’s sold-out take on Mozart’s Così fan tutte brought new insights to a well-worn favorite. Washington Classical Review recognized the strong performances sharing, “Wolf Trap’s leadership is known to choose the season’s operas according to the strengths of its young singers, and it has assembled a crackerjack cast for this ensemble piece.”
Puccini’s heart-wrenching La bohème captivated audiences at the Filene Center and garnered praise from Broadway World , Maryland Theatre Guide , and more. Stage and Cinema wrote, “With the cast’s emotive singing and enthusiastic performances, this production (which sadly only ran one night) sparkled with wit and infectious joie de vivre .”
In August, WTO’s poignant production of Kevin Puts’ and Mark Campbell’s powerful Silent Night earned outstanding acclaim with The Washington Post writing, “At Wolf Trap, a salient Silent Night resonates loudly…[The] polyglot libretto…was well-served by a strong cast of Filene Artists.”
WTO’s artists also presented a dynamic slate of concerts including a semi-staged UNTRAPPED production of Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins with National Orchestral Institute + Festival , Steven Blier’s ¡Te Adoro! , the Salon Series , Aria Jukebox , and two Studio Artist recitals.
wolf trap opera on the record
Così fan tutte:
“...a good Così requires six strong singer/actors…and my instincts proved to be sound. WTO’s staging of Così was excellent overall.”
— OperaGene
La bohème:
“…Wolf Trap Opera company fielded a solid cast of young singers for a worthy production of Giacomo Puccini’s evergreen
La bohème .”
— Washington
Classical Review
Silent Night:
“Puts’ music is drop-dead gorgeous…from stirring military anthems…to haunting melodies…”
— DC Theatre Arts
La bohème
WTO alumna and mezzo-soprano extraordinaire Jamie Barton (’09) returned as the 2024 Filene Artist in Residence . Barton worked with the program’s singers in a Master Class on career preparation and earned praise for bringing “vivid expressiveness” ( Washington Classical Review ) to her wide-ranging recital at The Barns.
In August, OPERA America the national service organization dedicated to advancing opera in the US elected the Foundation’s own Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President of Opera & Classical Programming, as its new board chair.
In the fall, WTO received a record number of applications from more than 1,400 artists hoping to make Wolf Trap their summer home in 2025.
elevating the experience with meadow commons
Wolf Trap’s summer audiences were delighted to discover a striking new addition next to the Filene Center: the three-story Meadow Commons. The impressive structure introduced a variety of new amenities including additional picnic terraces, expanded food service, elevators, upgraded and enlarged restrooms, convenient drink fill-up stations, and a gathering space for members. Designed by esteemed architectural partner Gensler and built by longtime contractor L.F. Jennings, the Meadow Commons perfectly complements the Park’s natural beauty.
Meadow Commons
left: Jamie Barton; right: Wolf Trap Opera's Silent Night
During the building’s eight-month construction, a Topping Out Ceremony welcomed leading donors, L.F. Jennings’ construction crew, and Gensler architects to observe the progress. The Meadow Commons officially opened in early June with a Ribbon Cutting event in the Meadow Lounge and remarks from Arvind Manocha, Wolf Trap President & CEO; Dan D’Aniello, Wolf Trap Foundation Board Chair; Ken Bigley, Superintendent of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts; and Jordan Goldstein, Co-CEO of Gensler.
The Meadow Commons’ two elevators and accessible walkways that connect the Filene Center’s lower levels to the top of the Park are transformative additions for patrons with mobility needs. The building features additional and upgraded restrooms on the second floor, including several accessible and family options.
Throughout the summer, picnicking patrons used the Meadow Commons’ pergola-covered patio and adjacent terraces to enjoy panoramic views of the Park alongside a prominent display about Catherine Filene Shouse, the Park’s history, and the unique public/private partnership between the Foundation and the National Park Service. Thanks to the building’s commercial kitchen and an impressive 15 Concessions windows, hungry concertgoers dined on an expanded range of food and beverage options. The Drink Stop on the lower level offered quick and convenient refills for patrons in between performance sets.
A gem of the Meadow Commons complex, Meadow Lounge , provides an elevated pre- and post-show experience with picturesque views, a top-shelf bar, and wine lockers, making Wolf Trap evenings more hospitable for top donors and partners.
A direct result of the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, the Meadow Commons represents the most significant capital improvement at the Park thus far, enhancing the concert-going experience for hundreds of thousands of fans.
left: Fraser Kadera, Wolf Trap Foundation Vice President of Facilities; Jordan Goldstein, Gensler Co-CEO; Ken Bigley, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Superintendent; Dan D’Aniello, Wolf Trap Foundation Board Chair; Hillary Baltimore, Campaign for Wolf Trap Co-Chair; and Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO Arvind Manocha at the Meadow Commons Ribbon Cutting event; right: Meadow Overlook
multicultural children’s performances attract new audiences
For seven weeks during June, July, and August, the woods at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts came alive with song, dance, and theater as nearly 21,000 patrons flocked to Children’s Theatre-in-theWoods (CTITW) for a record-breaking season.
Young children and families traveled around the world with CTITW’s signature diverse programming that featured 34 performances and 11 debut artists. Meki’s Tamure Arts Group transported audiences to Polynesia, while Choy Wun Lions’ playful lion engaged patrons with Chinese dance and drumming. Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble kept families on their feet with its “Dancing Kaleidoscope” through Eastern and Central Europe.
Favorites Maryland Youth Ballet, Vital Theater Company, and The Amazing Max packed the house with their productions of Rumpelstiltskin, The Wizard of Oz, and logic-defying magic. Bilingual performances from Lucy Kalantari, Mi Amigo Hamlet & Alina Celeste, and Musiquita rounded out the season.
Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods also hosted musician and social justice activist Fyütch, who presented an original commission for nearly 1,400 young children and educators during annual field trip performances for schools and early childhood centers that partner with Wolf Trap Education.
Meki’s Tamure Arts Group
premieres & living legends at the barns
Spring at The Barns began with a first-of-its-kind, week-long residency of bluegrass great The Del McCoury Band . Performances by Black Opry Revue celebrated emerging Black country artists, while Music from the Crooked Road , in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts and Virginia Folklife Program , honored the musical heritage of Appalachia. “Pasoori” star Ali Sethi wowed audiences with two sold-out shows as part of the District of Raga series. Irish singer/songwriter Foy Vance stopped by on his Joy of Nothing Tour, and fans loved seeing millennial icons Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall together on stage.
The fall brought even more big-name artists, including T Bone Burnett , Graham Nash , and gospel music legends the Blind Boys of Alabama Musical theater enthusiasts raved for Norm Lewis and The Doo Wop Project , which featured five Broadway veterans. International sounds abounded from Mariachi Herencia de México , Brazil’s Eliane Elias , and the Abdullah Ibrahim Trio
Artistic Advisor Wu Han curated another successful Chamber Music at The Barns series. Concerts in the spring and fall included The Sitkovetsky Trio , Viano Quartet , and five masterful performances from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center , including a showcase by Wu Han, David Finckel & Friends
Additionally, Wolf Trap Opera alumnus Johnathan McCullough (’18, ’19, ’20) returned to direct the US premiere of Emily: A Musical Portrait alongside Artistic Director Christopher Allen . The unique operatic experience featured five Wolf Trap Opera alumni and songs by Aaron Copland and Ricky Ian Gordon .
The Del McCoury Band
sustainability through education
In 2024, Wolf Trap focused on creating sustainable education programs by forming new community partnerships, investing in professional development for teaching artists, expanding program access for educators, and leveraging research insights to shape the Foundation’s future work and goals.
Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Johanna Barbosa led children in an arts-learning activity at ACCA Child Development Center in Annandale
creating lasting impact with teachers and young children
Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts continued its commitment to supporting early childhood educators in the classroom and making a difference in the lives of young children through the arts. The Institute team collaborated with teaching artists to cultivate arts-based strategies for early childhood and high-quality arts education experiences that were accessible, equitable, and inclusive of diverse audiences.
Wolf Trap Institute released findings in 2024 based on an evaluation conducted by Manhattan Strategy Group and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts that underscored the value of the Foundation’s work with educators in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On average, teachers who participated in Wolf Trap’s in-person classroom residencies reported higher confidence in their ability to deliver arts-integrated learning and were observed using more arts integration in their practice compared to teachers participating virtually. The study also found Wolf Trap’s teaching artists modeled strong teaching artist-child interactions. These results reaffirmed Wolf Trap’s plan to continue arts-integrated teacher professional development in current districts and expand into new ones across the state of Virginia.
National Association for the Education of Young Children's CEO Michelle Kang and Managing Director of Early Learning Alissa Mwenelupembe and Wolf Trap Foundation's Institute Director Jennifer Edelen and Vice President of Education Akua Kouyate-Tate visited the classroom with Brightwood ES Pre-K teacher Kalpana Kumar-Sharma and Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Melissa Richardson
expanding reach through partnerships
Wolf Trap Institute made significant strides during the 2023–2024 academic year by welcoming new affiliates and partners and expanding its groundwork in Virginia. Early in the year, Foundation members met with legislators at a Richmond reception to discuss Wolf Trap’s work in the Commonwealth. The conversation highlighted the impact of classroom residencies on Fredericksburg City Public Schools’ early childhood programs.
wolf trap education at a glance
During the 2023–2024 academic year, Wolf Trap Education:
Supported 104,700+ total educators, families, and students worldwide including 55,000+ in the Washington, DC metro area
Provided services across 26 states , DC , Kenya , and Singapore
Expanded its network to 29 affiliates
In May, Wolf Trap Institute hosted a one-day symposium in Roanoke on social-emotional learning (SEL) through the arts, drawing community partners and educators from more than 40 organizations including Roanoke City Public Schools and other nearby school districts. Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists Valerie Branch and Wincey Terry-Bryant, along with panelists from New River Valley Child Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Services and Total Action for Progress Head Start, demonstrated arts integration strategies to enhance learning and SEL development in young children. The symposium was instrumental in strengthening Wolf Trap’s presence in the Roanoke region and supporting expansion from 33 to 43 counties/districts in Virginia during the 2023–2024 academic year.
Wolf Trap added three new affiliates to its national network outside of Virginia, increasing the total number of affiliates to 29. The additions bolstered Wolf Trap’s impact in the southeast region of the US with Gulf Coast Florida Wolf Trap, Upstate South Carolina Wolf Trap, and Lowcountry South Carolina Wolf Trap. The new Gulf Coast Florida affiliate, operated in partnership with Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, brought classroom services to Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, and Charlotte counties, while Greenville-based Upstate South Carolina Wolf Trap, operated in partnership with South Carolina Children’s Theatre, delivered arts integration to educators and young children in Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, Laurens, and Anderson counties. Lowcountry South Carolina Wolf Trap, operated in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA, will work with early childhood classrooms in Charleston, Berkley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Colleton, Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties.
left: Wolf Trap's Roanoke Symposium; right: Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Christina Farrell and Early Childhood Specialist Luisa Avilés with educator Judith Muendo and James Musyoka, Executive Director of Kenya Connect
As Wolf Trap Institute expanded the depth and breadth of its US programs, it also embarked on a series of workshops and classroom residencies in Kenya, thanks to support from Kenya Connect and the Gupta Family Foundation. Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Christina Farrell visited Kisinzini and Kambiti Primary Schools, where she introduced local teachers to arts-based concepts for early literacy and math learning and led workshops for educators and families.
helping students and young professionals grow Wolf Trap extended access for DC metro area students and young people to meaningfully engage with the arts through performances, shared experiences, and on-the-job learning.
The Foundation expanded its Grants for Performing Arts Teachers program to middle schools, elevating its impact to 1,172 students and teachers across 13 public schools in the DMV. Teachers and students collaborated on projects fostering creativity, self-expression, and technical skills. During a field trip to Wolf Trap, students engaged in workshops and panels with teaching artists and Foundation staff to gain insight into potential arts careers.
The Internship and Apprenticeship program deepened Wolf Trap’s ties with area colleges, businesses, and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce through career fairs and panels. As a result, the program hosted 53 interns and apprentices from 30 higher education institutions throughout the year. Interns and apprentices gained experience across Foundation departments, participated in seminars and field trips, and engaged in coaching sessions to develop skills for future careers. For a third consecutive year, the Internship and Apprenticeship program was recognized as one of the Commonwealth’s top employers for interns by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership.
left: Students from Anacostia High School perform at Grants Day; right: Master Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis led students in a Grants workshop
growing philanthropy & leadership
2024 marked a year of extraordinary philanthropy. As capital and programmatic investments from the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter continued to bear fruit, annual support from members rose to new heights, enabling Wolf Trap Foundation to reach a wider community of arts enthusiasts and benefit people of all ages.
Dim All the Lights: The 2024 Wolf Trap Ball
record membership with a common purpose
In 2024, Wolf Trap’s membership base grew to a historic high 10,500 households strong. Participation increased at every level across the program, with members enjoying insider benefits, access to excellent programming, and the opportunity to positively affect the community. Wolf Trap donors showed increased generosity, which substantially grew the Encore Circle membership tier and more than doubled the $10,000 Great Performer level and above to 160 households.
Members enjoyed a variety of insider experiences: a Summer Season Kickoff with backstage tours of the Filene Center, access to special member dinners at the Pavilions, invitations to dress rehearsals, and other exclusive members-only opportunities. More than 200 Foundation member-volunteers also contributed nearly 7,100 collective hours of service to help make Wolf Trap more welcoming and enjoyable for all. Corporate and Foundation partnerships thrived this year, with more than 100 corporate partners contributing to the Foundation’s philanthropic mission.
Members enjoyed a variety of insider benefits including exclusive lounges and volunteer opportunities
record-breaking fundraisers
There was much to celebrate at Wolf Trap, with scores of special events occurring throughout the year. Each of Wolf Trap’s signature fundraisers eclipsed expectations in scale and philanthropic impact.
May brought a sold-out Wine at Wolf Trap at The Barns, showcasing a collaboration with Michelin-star Chef Aaron Silverman of DC’s Rose’s Luxury and Pineapple & Pearls along with Master Sommelier Justin Moore in an inspired multi-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings.
Pre-show dinners throughout the year brought supporters together to celebrate a variety of Wolf Trap programs, artists, and sponsors including Shreya Ghoshal’s Wolf Trap debut, La bohème, corporate partners, and Legacy Donors.
September’s flagship Ball was particularly glimmering this year. Dim All the Lights: The 2024 Wolf Trap Ball shattered previous Ball fundraising records and raised $2.2 million for the Foundation’s arts and education programs, making it the most successful fundraising event in Wolf Trap’s 53-year history. Helmed by Co-Chairs AJ and Chris Andreas and Kevin and Beth Smithson, the Ball welcomed nearly 800 guests for a Studio 54-inspired evening of dinner and dancing on the Filene Center stage.
2024 Ball Co-Chairs AJ and Chris Andreas and Kevin and Beth Smithson
In November, the popular Bourbon & Bubbles expanded beyond The Barns and into the Foundation’s Education Hall. Guests enjoyed live music, imbibed in champagnes and bourbons from the nation’s expert purveyors, and dined on tasty southern fare.
2024 marked an all-time high of $3 million in special event support.
leadership news
Wolf Trap Foundation welcomed four notable philanthropic and business leaders to its Board of Directors in February: philanthropist Christina Co Mather; Dominic Dragisich, Executive Vice President, Operations & Chief Global Brand Officer, Choice Hotels International; Christopher Raymond, President and CEO of Boeing Global Services; and Monica Schmude, President, Virginia, Anthem.
In 2024, Wolf Trap Foundation also inaugurated the Advisory Council 24 outstanding Foundation Board alumni leaders who provide their acumen and counsel to the Foundation (see page 26).
Northern Virginia Magazine named Wolf Trap President and CEO Arvind Manocha in the top 10 of “The 50 Most Influential People in Northern Virginia.” Manocha stood on the illustrious list alongside several current and past members of the Wolf Trap Foundation Board and donor community.
in memoriam
Wolf Trap Foundation mourns the 2024 loss of Dr. Gary D. Mather, accomplished member of the community and Foundation Board alumnus. Mather was a highly respected leader, devoted mentor, and passionate philanthropist, who championed the performing arts. He served on Wolf Trap’s Board from 2017–2024, lending his considerable expertise to the organization.
clockwise from the left: Christina Co Mather, Dominic Dragisich, Monica Schmude, and Christopher Raymond
top: Master Sommelier Justin Moore (left) and Chef Aaron Silverman at Wine at Wolf Trap; bottom left and right: Guests delighted in festivities at Bourbon & Bubbles
campaign donors
THANK YOU to these Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts donors for their commitments to the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter, an initiative to support facility enhancements and programs for future generations. Reflects donations through July 2024.
VISIONARY DONORS
Dan and Gayle D’Aniello
$2,500,0000+
Jacqueline B. Mars
Hillary and Tom Baltimore
Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation
Shashikant and Margaret Gupta
Gary D. Mather+ and Christina Co Mather
Karen and Fred Schaufeld
$1,000,000–$2,499,999
John and Susie King
Jean and Ric Edelman
Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka
Matt Korn and Cindy Miller
BENEFACTORS: $500,000–$999,999
The Setian Family
Janet+ and Calvin Hill
Ed and Andy Smith
F. Chapman and Grace Taylor
Robert and Lisa Van Hoecke
PATRONS: $250,000-$499,999
C.E. and Jean Andrews
Brickman Family Foundation
Bruce Caswell and Lauren Deichman
Melissa Delgado and Anthony Colangelo
The ElSawy Family Foundation
Virginia McGehee Friend
Alka and Sudhakar Kesavan
Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger
John C. Lee, IV and Cindy Lee
Bob and Lisa Lutz
Chris and Paige Nassetta
National Park Foundation/The Boeing Company
Edward and Susan O’Connell
Donna and Jim Reagan
The Robbins Family
Kevin and Beth Smithson
Trehan Foundation
Nell V. Weidenhammer+
John and Jessica Wood
SUSTAINERS: $100,000–$249,999
Anonymous
Steven and Marjie Alloy
The Ananthanpillai Family
Christopher and Andrita (AJ) Andreas
Michael and Ana Beckley
The Bedrock Community Fund
Kevin and Cynthia Boyle
Jan Brandt
Capital One
Marcia and Frank C.+ Carlucci III
Denise Chen and Tim Maas
L. William Derrow+
John and Lynn Dillon
Ken and Vickie Hayduk
Shelly and Jack Hazel
annual fund donors
Sue J. Henry and Carter G. Phillips
Eric and Heather Kadel
Leana and Marc Katz
Ashok and Stuti Kaveeshwar
Nancy Laben and Jonathan Feiger
Denise Riedel Lewis and Kenneth J. Lewis
General Lester and Mina Lyles and Family
Arvind Manocha and Gideon Malone
Ann McPherson McKee
Robert and Judy Might
Reed and Pat Menster Neuman
PNC Foundation
Norma and Russ Ramsey
James Roth
Srikant Sastry and Manjula Pindiprolu
Todd and Elaine Stottlemyer
Theresa Thompson
Victoria Trumbower
Lynn and Carl Verboncoeur
Deborah F. and David A. Winston
SUPPORTERS: $50,000-$99,999
Anonymous Foundation
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Jeff and Jacqueline Copeland
The Ithaka Foundation
Broderick Johnson and Michele Norris
Robert M. and Joyce A. Johnson
Philip and Sandy+ Marcum
Donna and Buzz Miller
Janet M. Osborn
The Pence Group, Inc.
Jonathan and Virginia Shames
John and Gina Wasson
Karen A. Zavinsky+
PARTNERS: $25,000–$49,999
Jeremy and Stephanie Blank
Richard and Evelyn Bynum
Tenley Carp and David Samuels
Karen and Jim Cleveland
Vincent Ferraro and Laura Forte
Gil and Janice Guarino
Lisa and Richard Jeanneret
Mars Foundation
Jodi and Darren Morton
Boofie and Joe O’Gorman
Dion and Michelle Rudnicki
Craig and Christina Sharon
CONTRIBUTORS: $10,000–$24,999
Anonymous
Sam Barnes
Jennie and Mark Bishof
Beth Brummel and Michael Beresik
Janice Z. and H. Lawrence Clark
Steve and Christie Day
Enterprise Knowledge
Gerald W. and Marlene K. Fischer
Bette S. Gorman
Lynda Lonshein Hellman
Estate of Alexine Clement Jackson
Donald and Sherlyn Jenkins
Scott and RaSheeda Keir
Tracy K. Kenny
William J. Long+
Dana and David Martin
Nanette and Charles Mees
Katherine Newland
Patrick and Annie Pacious
The Page Family
Dennis Peery and Anu Saxena
Michael and Brigette Polmar
Meg Porta and Matt Swayhoover
Gerry and Lynn Rubin
Ann Sanfacon
Bernadette and Ed Saperstein
Lisa Schievelbein
Virginia and Alan Strauss
Sally A. Turner and Jerry G. Bridges
The Janice and Robert Vitale Charitable Fund
Marjorie H. Wax and Brian P. Hochheimer
Judith and Ronald+ Wilgenbusch
Bill and Terry Witowsky
Doug and Melanie Wolfe Giving Fund
Theresa and John B. Wood
Ann Ziff
SPONSORS: $5,000–$9,999
Anonymous (2)
Christina and Louis Gadrinab
Ann and Robert Goldstein
Avi Hoffer
Thomas and Sandy Hoog
Jenna and Wyatt Korff
Nancy and Bill LaForge
George Lowden
Clark and Kathleen Manning and Family
Cynthia and John Martin
Terri and Michael McClements
Harish R. Rao & Chelsea R. Rao
Amy and Ben Rossi
Saval Foodservice
Derrick Tam and Keli Hosaka
Mr. + and Mrs. + J. Robert Vakiener
Kathryn A. Walter+
Kathy and C. Eric Warden
William L. Wingert Jr.
+ Deceased
For a list of donors $1,500 and above to the Campaign for Wolf Trap: Our Next Chapter and Next Chapter Legacy Donors, please visit wolftrap.org/campaign.
Wolf Trap Foundation is deeply grateful to each of the following individuals for supporting the Foundation through membership gifts, events and other annual sponsorships, endowment gifts, and special project support between November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2024.
To donate, please contact Wolf Trap Development at 703.255.1927 or visit wolftrap.org/give.
SEASON UNDERWRITERS
Dan and Gayle D'Aniello
$250,000+
David M. Rubenstein
$100,000 TO $249,999
Anonymous Christopher and Andrita (AJ) Andreas
Jan Brandt
Kimberly Engel Haber and Brett Haber/ The Dennis and Judy Engel Charitable Foundation
John and Susie King
Michael Saylor
F. Chapman and Grace Taylor
The Webber Family
$50,000 TO $99,999
Bruce L. Caswell and Lauren Deichman
Melissa Delgado and Anthony Colangelo
Craig and Valerie Dykstra
Jean and Ric Edelman
Virginia McGehee Friend
Shashikant and Margaret Gupta
Sue J. Henry and Carter G. Phillips
Alka and Sudhakar Kesavan
Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka
Matt Korn and Cindy Miller
Dan and Gloria Logan | Revada Foundation
Gary D. Mather+ and Christina Co Mather
Donna and Jim Reagan
Srikant Sastry and Manjula Pindiprolu
Karen and Fred Schaufeld
Scuba Mike
Ed and Andy Smith
Robert and Lisa Van Hoecke
Deborah F. and David A. Winston
Governor Glenn and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin
$25,000 TO $49,999
Anonymous (3)
Steven and Marjie Alloy
Raj Ananthanpillai and Radhika Rajagopalan
C.E. and Jean Andrews
Hillary and Tom Baltimore
Michael and Ana Beckley
Patrice King Brickman Family Foundation
Tenley Carp and David Samuels
Teri and Tom Dungan
Leo and Mary Fox
William and Elizabeth Gould
The Ithaka Foundation
Broderick Johnson and Michele Norris
Robert M. and Joyce A. Johnson
Eric and Heather Kadel
Leana and Marc Katz
Nancy Laben and Jon Feiger
Bob and Lisa Lutz
Gen. (Ret.) Lester L. and Mina Lyles
Nanette and Charles Mees
Samuel Meisner
Julie Myers Wood and John Wood
Diane and Tim Naughton
Edward and Susan O'Connell
Samantha and Troy Poppe
The Robbins Family
Kevin and Beth Smithson
Todd and Elaine Stottlemyer
Paul and Tracy Tartaglione
Lynn and Carl Verboncoeur
Ann Ziff
$15,000 TO $24,999
Anonymous (2)
Mrs. Benjamin P. Astley
Michelle & David Baldacci
Cynthia and Kevin Boyle
Beth B. Buehlmann
Richard and Evelyn Bynum
Sid Chowdhary
Jeff and Jacqueline Copeland
Maria Coakley David
John and Lynn Dillon
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Fischer
Shelly and Jack Hazel
Jacqueline Hinman
Clark Hoyt and Linda Kauss
Gayle and Steven Job
Ashok and Stuti Kaveeshwar
Tracy K. Kenny
Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger
Barry and Bambi Landew
Matt Lerner/Frederick Coin Exchange
Leviton Family
Mr. and Mrs. James F. MacGuidwin
Dana and David Martin
Kara McCabe and Andrew Leblanc Foundation
Ann McPherson McKee,
Gift in Remembrance of Burtt & Rebecca Gray McKee and Douglas & Ann McKee Seeley
Jeff and Tori
Boofie and Joe O'Gorman
Michael and Cynthia O'Kane
Patrick and Annie Pacious
Brenda and William Romenius
Peri and William Ross
Dr. James Roth
Gerry and Lynn Rubin
Karl and Susan Salnoske
Jiten (Jay) and Sujani (Jen) Shah
Ashley Stow
Caroline Morris Van Kirk
Michael Williams
Miriam C. Flaherty Willis and MG Simon V. L. Willis
$10,000 TO $14,999
Anonymous (5)
Michael and Tricia Antonis
Erin and Derek Arrison
Edward J. and Laura G. Asher
Jay and Terry Bachmann
Beaudin Trust
Jennie and Mark Bishof
K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family
Rick and Debbie Bress
John and Sue Byrne
Madison and Victoria Calvert
Gregory and Jane Castanias
David and Stacie Childress
Sarah and James Choi
Kenneth W. Coan/Sevila Coan Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Erin Collier
Ann Cook Charitable Fund
Jon and Patty Craver
Jeff and Natalie Davis
Enrico and Linda Della Corna
Dominic and Nedda Dragisich
Juliana Dunlap and James Corrigan
Diana and Douglas Dykstra
Bonnie Feld
Vincent Ferraro and Laura Forte
In Honor of Jim and Mary Beggs, Allen and Maureen Fox
Bonnie L. Goldschmidt and Michele Shimek
Andrea M. Greenan and Alex Hwang
Gil and Janice Guarino
Stanley J. and Cynthia M. Gutkowski
Lawrence Halff and Randy Windham
Bridget and Conway Halsall
Dr. Dabney G. Hart / Mr. & Mrs. T. Michael Louden
Ken and Victoria Hayduk
Alexander and Jacqueline Henry
Julie Ann Heyward
John and Tracie Jacquemin/ The Jacquemin Family Foundation
Donald and Sherlyn Jenkins
Harmony Knutson and Alan Cohn
Jenna and Wyatt Korff
Ross and Kaye Kory
Gayle and Jonathan Kosarin
Brent and Jennifer Long
Clark and Kathleen Manning and Family
Ray and Colleen McDuffie
Glenn and Julie Merberg
James and Audrey Miller
Ramona and John W. Mockoviak
Darren and Jodi Morton
Anne Motz
Stephen and Betsy Mundt
Roderick and Jane Murchison
Patsy and Howard Norton
Janet M. Osborn
Renata and Spence Patterson
Sean and Shirley Prosser, in memory of Jim and Rosemary Prosser
Norma and Russ Ramsey
Harish R. Rao & Chelsea R. Rao
Chris and Rita Raymond
Melissa Rhoads and Ryan Simpson
Patti and John Robertson
Amy and Ben Rossi
Sherry Rutherford and Bill Krokowski
Ann Sanfacon
Jeff and Dawn Sanok
Danielle and John Saunders
Stan and Ruth Seemann
John and Darcy Sekas
The Setian Family
Craig and Christina Sharon
Joan Sheppard
Jon and Pat Simons
Ronald and Deborah Sindler
Arlene and David Slan
Mike Slattery
Rob and Robyn Smith
Judith M. Stehling and Edgar J. Ariza-Niño
Virginia and Alan Strauss
Khary and Caroline Stringer
Pam and Greg Sullivan
Derrick Tam
Victoria Trumbower
Richard J. Underwood
Marc and Cortney Weber
Daniel Webster
Theresa and John B. Wood
Greg and Janne Young
Linda and Joseph Young
$6,000 TO $9,999
Anonymous (9)
Ernie and Cathy Abbott
Ramon and Marissa Alcala
John R. and Kathy Allen
The Arner Family
Susan and Jim Arnold
Vicky Bailey and Larry Smith
Russel and Ann Bantham
Richard and Julie Barcus
Thomas A. Belles and Carla Minosh
Gregory and Nancy Beronja
Paul Blakely
Harlan W. and Mary M. Bowers
Beth Brummel and Michael Beresik
Andrew and Jennifer Buckreis
Nancy and Dennis Burke
Alice and Terry Burns
Dan and Leslie Burpee
George C. and Sarah P. Cabalu
Marcia and Frank C.+ Carlucci III
Christopher and Carol Casto
Allayne and Brian Chappelle
The Chaskin Family
Jay W. and Heidi A. Chesky
Brian J. Christianson
Kathy and Jim Connor
Ronya Corey and Devon McFadden
Kevin Crabtree and Mary Kelleher-Crabtree
Mary Cristler
John and Mary Davis
Trevor and Ingrid Dearman
Shawn and Robyn Degnan
David L. Denny and Laurie Scott Denny
Barbara A. DiCicco
Tami and Jeff Dierman
Coolie Doolie
Raymond A. and Roslyn M. Duda
Mr. and Mrs. Dean S. Edmonds/ Dean S. Edmonds Foundation
Michael P. and Marilyn H. Fitzgerald
Susan Fox/The Walt Disney Company
Lien and George Galloway
Glenn and Barbara Gardner
Cathy A. German
Verena Gibbs and Bo Cappabianca
William and Jacqueline A. Gravell
Chris and Jennifer Greenlee
Marge and Joe Grills
Atul and Katherine Grover
MaryLynn and Greg Haase
Marlene and William Haffner
Todd and Melinda Hall
William Hanlon
Bonnie and Bob Haukness
Robert H. and Brenda Hawthorne
Sharon and Jeff Heinz
Avi Hoffer
Nettie Horne
Shannon Houck
Jodie Hunter
Dr. Renee Iacona
Ashley Iddings
Sue Irish and Kenn Weir
Ricki and Joel Kanter
Laura, Jess, Mike, and Tim Kennedy
Jeannie and W. R. King
Mark and Elena Kleifges
Rae Ann and Bill Knopf
Leo Kratz
David F. La Mar and Terri L. Crowl
David and Mary Beth Lane
John and Cindy Langan
Sheri A. Layton
Chip and Katie Lowry
Michael and Jennifer Maloney
Philip and Sandy+ Marcum
Frank and Susan Mars
Cynthia and John Martin
Ricardo Martinez
Juliana E. May/JLL
Linda A. Mazawey
Donald and Shannon McGahn
Susan and David McMunn
Eric McNutt
Brian and Halley Meadows
Susie and Josh Metz
Christopher and Simone Meyer
Thomas and Lauren Morreale
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Moses III
Ray and Patricia Murphy
John and Jill Murray
Heidi and RJ Narang
Laura and Sean O'Keefe
Nora and Glen Petitt
Mark and Carol Poblete
Carol S. Popowsky
Joetta Rauchnot and Brenda Heck
Drs. Helena and David Rodbard
Selwa and David Rutchik
Rebecca Sanders
Bernadette and Ed Saperstein
Monica and Robert Schmude
Richard and Susan Seabrook
Jonathan and Virginia Shames
Paul D. Shively and Claire L. Orth
Steven and Donna Shriver
Tina and Albert Small, Jr.
Joel K. and Martha L. Smith
Duncan and Patricia Sparrell
Peter and Jennie Stathis
David L. Straus,
Gift in Remembrance of Betty B. Straus
Matt and Kathleen Strottman
Christie and Mark Struckman
Peter and Ann Tanous
Justin and Jennifer Tate
Clarence and Anne Taylor
Tori Thomas
Theresa Thompson
Cris and Cindy Turner
Andy and Miranda Vesey
Rosetta and Martin Virgilio
Catherine and Eric Waldron
John and Gina Wasson
Marjorie H. Wax and Brian P. Hochheimer
Dr. Brooke Weddle and Mr. Miguel Payan
Sandy and Carolyn Weininger
Lisa and Eric Wieman
David and Ellen Winter
Bill and Terry Witowsky
Cheryl A. Wooden and Dr. Deb Bobbitt
James Y. S. Yap
$4,000 TO $5,999
Anonymous (16)
Christopher and Kathryn Adams
Robert and Sara Adler
Melchora Alexander
Melinda Ampthor
Marian and Jay Andre
Richard and Rosemarie Andreano
Barbara and Bear Ard
Billy Armstrong
Elizabeth and John Armstrong
Jeanine Aronowitz
James and Juliet Arrighi
Keith and Sherry Babb
John C. Backus, Jr.
Jennifer Barendse
Rose Bates
Donna and Barry Beach
David and Cecilia Beck
Amy Beckman and Steven Gaba
Jeffrey Bedell
Susan and Marc Benezra
B. Michael and Sandra Berger
Steven Berger
Kevin and Jane Bise
Jeremy and Stephanie Blank
Regina and Bill Bouie
Kevin M. Breslin
Barbara Brocker
Diane S. Bronfman
Stephanie Brotherton
Rex Brouillard and Michelle Henry
Dennis Brown and Jane Platt-Brown
Donald Brown
Nancy Broyhill
Dennis and Julie Bruns
James and Phyllis Bruyette
Tim Bryan
Sarah Buescher
Jessica Bunin and Alexis Albano
David and Carolyn Burgess
Laina Bush and Michael Zajkowski
Donna Callejon and Deborah Whiteside
Joseph and Donna Cantara
Drew and Therese Caplan
Lori and Robert Caplan
Cori and Jared Cardwell
Christopher Carpenter and Lora Shimp
Leónidas Cartwright
James and Karen Chamberlain
Christopher and Jennifer Chatman
Denise Chen and Tim Maas
Col. (R) Lary and Sabine Chinowsky
Joseph and Michelle Chotkowski
John Claringbould and Patricia Loughrey
Susan R. Clayman and Frank Starks
Karen and Jim Cleveland
Beth and Michael Coakley
Bob and Kellie Cochran
Marcy and Neil Cohen, Ryna Cohen
Mark and Jane Cohen
Franklin C. Coleman
Rachel Coll
Wendy Connell
Jennifer Conroy
Phyllis and Wes Corley
Nina Cron
Deborah Dale and Michael Goodman
Dan and Bekki Danner
Scott and Krista Darnell
W. Alan and Janet L. Day
Steve and Christie Day
Kathleen and Joseph Deal
Meghan and John Deese
Dante and Tracy D'Egidio
Susie and Oscar De Soto
Sharon Deibel
Stefanie Doebler
Joseph and Pat Donahue
Hank Dorochovich and Julie Johns
Christian Downs
Elizabeth Dresing and Craig Goodman
Kristin and Eric Dubelier
Julie and Bill Duncan
Jim and Timoney Dunlap
Helen and Ronald Dunn
Robert J. Eatinger, Jr.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Thomas J. Eccles, USN (Ret)
James and Diane Ecklund
George and Karen Eichert
Michael J. Eidsness
Robert and Alison Eisiminger
Eddie and Rachel Eitches
Bill and Debbie Eliason
Randall Eliason and Chérie Kiser
Holly and Richard Ellis
Jim Evans and Sam Misleh
The Evans Company/Sophia's Cafe
Jack Fahey
Sara and Sam Feder
Ginny Kogan Feldman
Gerard F. Fiala
Taryn Fielder and Ryan Forsythe
Brian Fields
Ross Fishkind and Kimberly Hamilton
Rhonda Fleming and Mike Cooley
James and Mary Flounlacker
Benjamin and Peg Flowe
Roger and Nancy Fones
Tucker Foreman
Carol and Jorge Fortine Ochoa
Lauren Freeman and Walter Steimel
Russell Frey and I-Min Chao
Dan Frisby and Suzanne Dougherty
Gerry and Lynne Gabrys/ Guest Services, Inc.
Christina and Louis Gadrinab
Richard Gaiani
Eddy and Joan Gallahan
Chris Garner
Glenn Gaynor
David and Jean Lynn Gearin
Barbara Gernon and Valerie Kimball
Michael Gilliam
Chris and Clare Girolamo
Rocio and Raul Gonzalez
Ira and Tamara Gordon
Jennifer and Chris Graham
Sherry and Todd Gray
Jeffrey Graybeal
Teresa and Garson Green
Lauren and Brian Greenberg
Brian and Deb Grosner
Bruce and Kathryn Gudenberg
Norene and Tim Guilford
Allen Haid and Sandra Cummins-Haid
Nicole Alfandre Halbreiner
Amy and Jay Halpern
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Harris
Luke Harris
Teresa M. Haycraft
Frank and Teresa Hearl
Sharon Heinle and Chris DeLashmutt
Lynda Lonshein Hellman
Leigh and Peter Henry
Lisa and Ron Hodge
Amanda and Jim Holmberg
Robert and Linda Horrigan
J. Timothy and Debra M. Howard
Cynthia Hull
Briglia Hundley, P.C.
Kevin and Barbara Hutto
Rylan and Carl Hutzler
Frank Huynh and Leandro Toledo
Joseph and Robin Jackson
Richard and Anna Jackson
Paul D. Jensen
Richard and Laurie Johnson
Andrea Jolly
Matthew Jones
Terre and Polly Jones
Lesley A. Kalan
Joseph and Jill Kale
Sharon Karaffa
Suneetha and Pardha Karamsetty
Richard and Barbara Kaufmann
Brian Keller
Roger and Teresa Keller
Jodie Kelley and Scott Sinder
Sean M. Kelley
Patrick and Ellen Kelsay
Robin and Michael Kennedy
Carol King
Travis and Sarah Kirspel
Stephen and Mary Sue Kitchen
Clare and Thomas Klanderman
Kimmy & Paul Knapp in honor of G&L Knapp Trust
Tara T. Kochis
Phyllis Krochmal
Sanjai Kumar
Lori LaFave and Steve Murphy
William and Nancy LaForge
Joni and Don Langevoort
John and Nancy Larue
Kim Latkiewicz
David and Michele Lawrence
Tammy Le and Garry Ho
Dale Lefebvre
Stuart and Brock Lending
Sue Leonard
Patsy and Marty Lerman
Denise Riedel Lewis and Kenneth J. Lewis
Ted and Vivian Lewis
Dennis and Tracey Liberson
Douglas and Elizabeth Lobel
Dr. Diana Locke and Mr. Robert Toense
Brian Lockhart
Megan Lockhart
Julie Lonardo
Aldys London
George Lowden
Marcia and Adrian Lund
Jennifer Lyons and Derek Morrissette
William H. Mann III
Joey and Anna Maranto
Mitchell and Cheryl Marovitz
Kevin and Sarah Martin
Albert and Terri Martinez
Shari Maruca
Dorothy McCartney
John and Deanne McGranahan
Cristina F. and Michael A. McLaughlin
Mr. and Ms. Jay Meadows/ Meadows Farms Nurseries
Maria Michaels and Nick Studds
Donna and Buzz Miller
Devon Miller and Darryl J. Anderson
Ryan and Krista Miller
Jill Minneman
David and Vanessa Moir
Jax, Lilly and Lee Monsein
Ann and Keith Montgomery
Linda Moran
Ronald and Maria Morgan
Robert and Barbara Moss
Amy and Will Mudge
Michael Mullen
James and Karen Murray
Leanne and James Myers
Joanne Nanna
Sarah and John Nash
Pat and Reed Neuman
Paul J. Nevins and Sheila LaFalce
Katherine Newland
Blake and Andrea Newman
Kathleen and Kevin Newmeyer
Nancy Nix-Karnakis
Lloyd C. Noland
Bob and Lee Norstern
Jill Norton
Timmy and Amanda Norton
Debra O'Beirne
Judith and Mary O'Brien
Theodore B and Lady Olson
Rebecca Onuschak
The Page Family
Kimberly Parks
Alex and Michael Pascarella
Margaret Payne
Laura Peebles and Ellen Fingerman
Meg Porta and Matt Swayhoover
Dennis Peery and Anu Saxena
Katie Pehrson
Christopher Poell
Michael and Brigette Polmar
Chris and Katie Poteat
Jeff and Jill Purdy
Daniel and Roberta Quirk
James Raba and Maureen Nelson
Rabaut Family Foundation
Eileen Rader
David Rand
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation
by Lola C. Reinsch
Jonathan Remson
James and Linda Rettberg
Dave and Aimee Richardson
H. Mac and Michele-Anne Riley
Cheryl Roberts
Jim Roberts and Julie Carter Roberts
Rick and Faith Roberts
Ward and Jennifer Roberts
Michael and Laura Romano
Michael and Jane Rowny
Horacio and Cinthia Rozanski
Kathryn Tucker Rutkowski
Alicia Saffer and Kris Hatlelid
Eric Salzberg
Drs. Stephen and Mary Sapp
Jennifer and Andy Schenker
Ned and Elizabeth Scherer
Christopher and Joanna Schindler
Jean Schiro-Zavela and Vance Zavela
Dawn and Joel Schlegel
Jim Schwenke
Jim Seeley
Harold and Adele Seifried
Dr. Steven & Mrs. Gretchen Seiler
Joshua K. Sekoski and Ashleigh D. Rabbitt
Sean Sharifi
Ritika and Rohit Sharma
Jennifer Shelton
John T. Sheridan, Jr.
Edward and Sarah Shin
Samantha and Evan Shinbaum
Jules and Judy Shore
Gina Shultz
Mr. Louis and Dr. Kathleen K. Sichenze
Dr. Mona Sarfaty and Dr. Jay Siegel
Joseph Sifer
Linda B. Singletary
Dru and Marie Smith
Eric L. Smith
Martha Nell Smith and Marilee Lindemann
Neil and Nadia Smith
Linda and Nigel Smyth
Thomas and Angelique Snyder
Amy and Patrick Souders
Dean and Sandra Souleles
Chris Spina
Bryant Springer
Valentin Sribar
Joan Stansfield, Stansfield Signature Real Estate
Dave Steadman and Daphne Kiplinger
Michael L. Stevens and Elizabeth Munno
Kathleen and Scott Stewart
Kimberly and Gary Stewart
Bill and Pat Stipe
James and Geraldine Stockdale
Jeff and Jaci Stoltz
Jennifer Stone
Lisa Stransky
Thomas and Heather Stroup
Gretchen and Christopher Strub
Aruna Subramaniam and Prabu Natarajan
Sinclair Szebrat
Sharad and Mahinder Tak
Cornell and Anne-Wesley Teague
Brooke Terry
Ray and Stacey Thal
Paul and Pam Thieberger
John E. Thomas, Jr.
Donald and Gloria Thorson
Kristine and David Timmerman
Rob Timmins and Jeff Kaplan
Jennifer Toole
Tim and Corina Trainer
Kathleen Tremblay
Rick R. Treviño and W. Larz Pearson
Amy and Jeff Turcotte
Douglas A. Tyson and Dr. Tessa Cholmondeley
Stephanie and Fernando+ van Reigersberg
William and Patricia Vance
Drs. Virginia Steen and Joseph Verbalis
Chris and Karen Warack
Kathy and C. Eric Warden
Roger and Diane Warin
Rick Watson
Elizabeth A. Way and Dorothy Dougherty
Greg Wells
Tim and Anne Whipple
John and Marylou Whisler
Tina and Geoffrey White
Jason and Shannon White
Robert Whiteman
Diane Whitmoyer
Elizabeth F. Wickersham and Charles Schmitz
Judith and Ronald+ Wilgenbusch
David and Joy Willey
Janet Wilson
Stephen and Rosemarie Wilson
The Witt Family
Sara Nelson Wolff
Mark W. Wollschlager
Myla Wyatt
Alan and Sandra Yamamoto
Karen Yankosky
Joseph and Gwendolyn Zanin
Jacob and Whitney Zatzkin
S. Zeliff
+ Deceased
corporate, foundation, and government partners
Wolf Trap Foundation sincerely appreciates each of the following institutions for supporting the Foundation through grants, corporate partnerships, and fundraisers between November 1, 2023 and November 6, 2024.
$500,000+
Department of the Interior, National Park Service
PNC
$250,000 TO $499,999
The Boeing Company
Capital One
$100,000 TO $249,999
Anonymous Foundation
Booz Allen Hamilton
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Danaher Foundation
Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation
General Dynamics
KPMG LLP
National Endowment for the Arts
National Park Foundation
Northrop Grumman
PwC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Tickets.com
The Volgenau Foundation
$50,000 TO $99,999
A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
Cox Business
CrossCountry Consulting
Deloitte
SOSi
Virginia Commission for the Arts
$25,000 TO $49,999
Acentra Health
American Airlines
The Theodore H. Barth Foundation, Inc.
Battelle
Brown-Forman Corporation
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Cherry Bekaert
Choice Hotels International
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
The Edens Group, LLC
Ernst & Young
FTS International, LLC
Hilton
Kearney & Company
L.F. Jennings
Leidos
LMI
Maximus
Peterson Family Foundation
The Price-Taylor Group of Truist Wealth
South Carolina Arts Commission
Telos Corporation
Washington Gas
Washington Harbour Partners
WilmerHale
$15,000 TO $24,999
Beacon Building Products
Bender Foundation, Inc.
Chevy Chase Trust
DLA Piper
The Richard Eaton Foundation
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Holland & Knight LLP
Johnson Brothers Service Distributing, Inc.
Karin's Florist
Laird Norton Family Foundation
Mars Foundation
The Mather
Nauticon Office Solutions
Our Purpose Foundation
Park Hotels & Resorts
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Reston Limousine
Starr Hill Brewery
Stratos Solutions
V2X
The Venable Foundation
$10,000 TO $14,999
Alston & Bird
Anthem
Aon Corporation
Apex CoVantage
ArentFox Schiff
ArtsFairfax
ASRC Federal
Arnold F. Baggins Foundation, Inc.
CACI
Cathell & Associates
CohnReznick
Covington
Dexian
Enterprise Knowledge
Forvis Mazars
Guidepost Solutions
Host Hotels & Resorts
M&T Bank
Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation, Inc.
Marriott International
Maximus Foundation
McKinsey & Company
Merrifield Garden Center
Ohio Hometown Heroes
Playa Hotels & Resorts
rand* construction corporation
RLJ Lodging Trust
Rulo Strategies LLC
Select Event Group
Signal Hill Technologies
Thos. Somerville Co.
Tiny Jewel Box
United Bank
VHC Health
$5,000 TO $9,999
Avalon Consulting
Blank Rome LLP
BOWA
Brown Advisory
CBRE
The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts
Devils Backbone Brewing Company
DFIN
Focused Image, Inc.
Frontier Technology Inc.
HHMI Janelia Research Campus
J.P. Morgan
K Street Financial
Lockton Companies, LLC
Marika Meyer Studio
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Mortgage Bankers Association
Mount Vernon Printing, an RR Donnelley Company
The Nora Roberts Foundation
National Security Space Association
Peraton
Sapporo-Stone Brewing
The Siegfried Group LLP
Unison Software Inc.
wolf trap foundation named endowment funds
The following Endowment Funds were established with $100,000 or more to support Wolf Trap Foundation’s programs.
Baltimore Family Fund
Mary H. Beggs President’s Fund
The Howard and Sondra Bender Family Fund for Education
Patrice King Brickman Family Fund
Caswell/Deichman Family Fund for Wolf Trap
Capital One Fund for Education
Denise Chen and Tim Maas Fund for Wolf Trap
The Coffelt Fund for Wolf Trap Opera and Education
The Colangelo Family Fund for the Arts
The Cox Communications Fund for Education Initiatives in the Performing Arts
D'Aniello Fund for Opera
L. William Derrow Fund for Wolf Trap Opera in Honor of Amy E. Schaffer
Lynn and John Dillon Endowment Fund
Nancy K. Eberhardt | Howard and Dorothy Kahn Education Fund
The ElSawy Endowment for Education
The Freed Fund for Early Childhood Education in the Performing Arts
The Lee Anne F. Geiger Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
General Dynamics Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
Gupta Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
Carol V. Harford Fund for Wolf Trap Opera in Memory of Catherine Filene Shouse
Shelly and Jack Hazel Family Fund for Wolf Trap
Hearst Foundation, Inc.
Sue Henry and Carter Phillips Fund for Wolf Trap
Janet and Calvin Hill Fund for Wolf Trap
The Jacquemin Family Fund for Master Teaching Artists
The Paula A. Jameson Fund for Wolf Trap Opera
Stuart C. and Nancy M. Johnson Fund for Wolf Trap
Terre and Polly Jones Endowed Fund for Artistic Initiatives
Kadel Family Fund for Wolf Trap
Ashok and Hariastuti Kaveeshwar Fund for Wolf Trap
Alan and Carol Kelly Fund for Education
The King Family Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger | The Trojanger Fund for Wolf Trap
Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Fund for Education
Nancy Laben and Jonathan Feiger Fund for Wolf Trap
Robert and Lisa Lutz Fund for Wolf Trap
The General Lester L. Lyles and Family Fund for Education
Fund for Wolf Trap in Honor of Arvind Manocha and Gideon Malone
The Sandy “Tanta” Marcum Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
Fund for Artistic Excellence in Honor of Audrey M. Mars
Mars Fellowship Fund for Wolf Trap Opera
Gary D. Mather and Christina Co Mather Fund for Wolf Trap
The Suzann Wilson Matthews Internship Fund
Ann McKee Fund for Opera
The Linda and Tobia Mercuro Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
The Mullaney Family Fund for Education
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA Packard Challenge Fund Reed and Pat Neuman Fund Celebrating Arts and Education
The Terry Noack Master Teaching Artists in Dance Fund
Edward and Susan O’Connell Family Fund for Wolf Trap Packard Fund
PNC Fund for Early Childhood Education
Geoffrey P. Pohanka and Anne R. Kline Fund for Wolf Trap Opera
Carol S. Popowsky Parrot Fund for Education
James A. Roth Family Fund for Wolf Trap
Sastry-Pindiprolu Family Fund for Wolf Trap
Julian Setian Family Fund for the Arts
Catherine Filene Shouse Education Fund
Kay Shouse Great Performance Fund
Jon and Pat Simons Fund for Wolf Trap
Ed and Andy Smith Fund for Wolf Trap Opera
Kevin and Beth Smithson Family Fund for Wolf Trap Education
catherine filene shouse legacy circle
Peter and Jennie Stathis Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts
Arthur Tracy Fund for Wolf Trap Opera
Hans and Mimi Tuch Fund for Wolf Trap Opera Conductors
Van Hoecke Family Fund for Technology in Education
RADM Ronald C. and Judith A. Wilgenbusch Fund for Wolf Trap Opera and Classical Programs
Earle C. and June A. Williams Fund for Wolf Trap
Deborah and David Winston Fund for Classical Music
Kim Witman Fund for Opera Coaching
Wolf Trap Foundation gratefully acknowledges these individuals who have thoughtfully expressed their commitment to preserving the legacy of Wolf Trap for future generations by remembering the Foundation in their estate plans.
Anonymous (38)
Dr.+ and Mrs. Duane A. Adams
Cheryl Allen and Donna McCloskey
Jean W. Arnold
Jeannie P. Baliles*
Nancy A. Bartholomaei
Sharon and Gary Batie
The Honorable+ and Mrs.+ James M. Beggs*
Ashley Benes
David+ and Joan Berenson*
Eleanor K. H. Blayney
Thomas W. Bliss and Debra Harkins Bliss
Dr.+ and Mrs.+ George P. Bogumill*
Barbara A. Boinest
Barbara A. and Peter P. Bonora
David M. Borowski+ and Kerry Cadden
K. David Boyer, Jr. and Family
Mary W. Brady
Mrs. Joel T. Broyhill+*
Nancy Broyhill
Dennis and Julie Bruns
Beth B. Buehlmann
Edward A.+ and Karen A. Burka
Allyson Butler
Marcia and Frank C.+ Carlucci III*
James and Karen Chamberlain
Denise Chen and Tim Maas
Deborah M. and Michael Jay Chusmir
Trudy Clark
Roy Cleland
Mark Richard Clem* and Kathleen Callahan
Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Collins
Suzanne Conrad*
Jim and Kaye Cook
Phyllis and Wes Corley
Stephen T. Cramolini+ and John R. Feather II
Lawrence+ and Sharon Deibel
Laurie Parks DeLand
Ronald and Linda DeRamus
L. William Derrow+
John and Lynn Dillon
Raymond A. and Roslyn M. Duda^
Kristen and Christopher Eckert*
Eddie and Rachel Eitches
Suzanne Anastos Feigert
Gary T. Festerman+*
Marilyn Hicks Fitzgerald
Michael P. Fitzgerald
Mark and Lynn Freemantle
Daryl and Marcia Friedman*
Virginia McGehee Friend
Hermione Fthenakis
Tom Gardner and Marianne Meagher^
James N. Glerum+ and Diane Morales Glerum
Stephen and Barbara Goetting*
Bette S. Gorman
Sandra Goshgarian
Mark William and Jodie Monger Gray
Robert H. and Linda C. Grimes*
John and Dawn Grinstead
Barbara Groshans
Allen Raphael Halper and Kim Kunzig Halper
Carol V. Harford+*
Mr.+ and Mrs.+ Marion Edwyn Harrison*
Robert H. and Brenda Hawthorne^
Holidae H. Hayes
Robin Crawford Heller
Kaye Ann Hellmich
The Honorable Sophocles A.+ and Mrs. Aphrodite S.+ Hero*
Julie Ann Heyward
Jo and Larry Hodgin*
William M. Holmes, Jr.*
Clark Hoyt and Linda Kauss
Alexine Clement Jackson+
Gayle and Steve Job
Stuart C. and Nancy M.+ Johnson*
Terrence and Polly Jones*^
Ms. Terry Lynn Jones*
Barbara (Grabon) and Robert Juszczyk
Ashok and Stuti Kaveeshwar*
Janet and Jerry Kohlenberger^
Patricia and John Koskinen
Sue Leonard
Howard and Charla Levine^
Mr.+ and Mrs. Robert D. G. Lewis
Dr. Diana Locke and Mr. Robert Toense
Jill and Jeff Loewer
Dennis and Pam Lucey
Bob and Lisa Lutz^
Karyl Charna Lynn
Philip and Sandy+ Marcum
Mr.+ and Mrs. William H. Marumoto*
Dr. R. Barbara Mattas*
Mr.+ and Mrs. R. Dennis McArver*
Ann McPherson McKee*
Joshua, Benjamin, and Micah Miller*
RoseMarie M. Mirabella*
Frances Edmonds (Mohr) and Michael D. Mohr*
Ward+ and Barbara Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Moses III
Robert and Barbara Moss^
Jim and Karen Murray
Dr.+ and Mrs. J. Frederic Mushinski
Richard+ and Stella Guerra Nelson*
Darrell L. Netherton
Dr. Norine E. Noonan*
Nicholas Nylec II and Sharon J. Nylec
Edward and Susan O’Connell
Philip and Marjorie Odeen*
Beatriz M. Oliveira
Stephen D. Parks, Jr. and Amy Domagala-Parks
Susan J. and Stephen D. Parks
Alexandra and Kyle Patton
James B. Pearson, Jr.*
Dr.+ and Mrs.+ Jed W. Pearson, Jr.*
Julia Perry
Carol S. Popowsky
Meg Porta and Matt Swayhoover^
Dr. Kazuko K. Price+*
Sean and Shirley Prosser
R. J.+ and Nancy+ Purdy*
Don and Paige Rhodes
Dr. Robin Rinearson
Kevin and Kate Robbins
Julie Carter Roberts and The Honorable James Montgomery Roberts*
Ed Robichaud
Lisa and Bud+ Roeder
Dr. James Roth
Kevin L. Rusnak and Donald R. Dechow Jr.
Rosanne Russo
Bernadette Saperstein
Danielle O. and John H. Saunders
Alan J. Savada*
David Lawrence Scally
Amy E. Schaffer
Ruth and Stan Seemann
Ronald Segal+ and Beverly Dickerson
Keith and Michelle Senglaub
Keith+ and Barbara+ Severin*
Mary Shedlock and Jim Mizner
Wayne+ and Mary Kay+ Shelton*
Joan Sheppard
Dr. George Siemering and Vickie Watson Siemering
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Silien
Mr.+ and Mrs. Murray Simpson
Sandra and Eoin Stafford
Robert E. Stovall and Deborah D. Ralston
Pam and Greg Sullivan
Robert A. Timmins, Jr.
Ina and Ed+ Tornberg
Timothy and Corina Trainer^
Rick R. Treviño and W. Larz Pearson
Lesley D. Turner and Curtis L. Schehr
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Underhill
Mr.+ and Mrs.+ J. Robert Vakiener
Stephanie and Fernando+ van Reigersberg
Charlie and Terry Walters*
Patricia Shea Ward and Paul B. Ward
W. Jay and Camille Warren*
Donald W. Weber, Sr.
Mrs. Robert M. Weidenhammer+*
Margaret Miller and Richard D. Welch, Jr.+*
RADM Ronald C.+ and Mrs. Judith A. Wilgenbusch
Earle C.+ and June A.+ Williams*
Miriam C. Flaherty Willis and
MG Simon V. L. Willis*
Bob Wilson^
William L. Wingert, Jr.*
Deborah F. and David A. Winston
Donna Wolverton
Mr.+ and Mrs.+ Harry E. Wood*
Andrew Woodcock and Mary Ewell
Cheryl A. Wooden and Dr. Deb Bobbitt
James B. and Sue Ann Zahrt
Alexander and Michelle Zajac
Thomas J. Zaug
* Charter Member
^ Next Chapter Legacy
+ Deceased
annual report credits
Content: Dana Armstrong, Emily Hunt, Sara Jaffe, Jo LaBrecque, Kelley Lund, Liz Nickless, Sandra Rodriguez
Design: Andy Kiel
Art Direction: Sara Shaffer
Photography: Ron Blunt; Shannon Flack; Carolin Harvey; Rich Kessler; A.E.Landes
Photography; Lock & Co.; Karl Magnuson; Ceylon Mitchell, M3 Mitchell Media; Tony Powell; P3STUDIOS; Scott Suchman; Wolf Trap Education; Teddy Wolff; Kaiden J. Yu
2024 financial highlights will appear in the 2025 Annual Report.
total operating revenue total operating expenses
■ Ticket Sales: 49%
■ Contributions and Grants: 29%
■ Other Earned Income: 21%
■ Endowment Distribution: 2%
■ Program Services: 77%
■ General and Administrative: 13%
■ Fundraising: 10%
*Primarily concessions, rentals, and education service fees
Wolf Trap Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For further information, please contact give@wolftrap.org.
wolf trap foundation
board of directors
Dr. Jill Biden
Honorary Chair
Mr. Daniel A. D’Aniello
Chairman
Mr. Arvind Manocha
President and CEO
Mr. John E. King
Vice Chairman and Secretary
Mr. Matthew R. Korn
Treasurer
Mr. Raj Ananthanpillai
Mrs. Andrita J. Andreas
Mr. C.E. Andrews
Mr. Jeremy Blank
Mr. Kevin T. Boyle
Ms. Jan Brandt
Ms. Patrice K. Brickman
Mr. Richard K. Bynum
Mr. Bruce L. Caswell
Mr. Dante D’Egidio
Dr. Melissa A. Delgado
Ms. Lynn R. Dillon
Mr. Dominic E. Dragisich
Mrs. Jean Edelman
Ms. Virginia McGehee Friend
advisory council
Ms. Hillary Baltimore
Mrs. Marcia M. Carlucci
Mr. Enrico A. Della Corna
Mr. Ric Edelman
Mr. Amr ElSawy
Mr. Vincent L. Ferraro
Mr. Gil Guarino
Mr. Stanley J. Gutkowski
wolf trap associates board
Mrs. Suzanne Youngkin
Honorary Chair
Mrs. Amy Rossi
Chair
Ms. Katherine Newland
Vice Chair and Secretary
Ms. Margaret Gupta
Mr. Kenneth R. Hayduk
Mr. Donald “Blue” Jenkins
Mr. Broderick D. Johnson
Mr. Eric J. Kadel, Jr.
Ms. Lesley A. Kalan
Mrs. Leana Katz
Ms. Tracy K. Kenny
Ms. Alka M. Kesavan
Ms. Anne R. Kline
Ms. Nancy J. Laben
Mr. David H. Langstaff
Mr. Robert S. Lutz
Ms. Christina Co Mather
Mr. Prabu Natarajan
Ms. Janet M. Osborn
Mr. Christopher Raymond
Mr. James C. Reagan
Mr. Kevin Robbins
Mrs. Amy Rossi (Ex Officio)
Mr. David Samuels
Mr. Srikant Sastry
Ms. Anu Saxena
Mr. Fredrick Schaufeld
Mrs. Monica Schmude
Mrs. Shelly S. Hazel
Dr. Ashok G. Kaveeshwar
Mr. Gerald L. Kohlenberger*
Mr. John C. Lee, IV*
General Lester L. Lyles
Ms. Ramona Mockoviak
The Honorable Sean O’Keefe
Mr. Patrick Pacious
Mrs. Jennie Bishof
Mrs. Sarah Choi
Ms. Rhonda Fleming
Mr. Leo F. Fox III
Ms. Bonnie Haukness
Mr. Jeffrey R. Houle
Mr. Steven C. Job
Mrs. Bambi Landew
Mr. George Lowden
Mr. David J. Martin
Mr. James E. P. Miller
Mr. Julian M. Setian
Mr. Kevin P. Smithson
Mr. Todd Stottlemyer
Mr. Clarence Taylor
Mr. Robert G. Van Hoecke
other officers
Ms. Beth Brummel, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Stephen D. Kahn, General Counsel
president emeritus
Mr. Terrence D. Jones
director emeritus
The Hon. Dirk Kempthorne
founder
Mrs. Jouett Shouse (1896–1994)
Mrs. Norma G. Ramsey
Mr. John J. Robertson
Ms. Danielle O. Saunders
Ms. Karen Schaufeld
Ms. Theresa Thompson
Mr. Ranvir K. Trehan
Mr. David A. Winston
Mr. John B. Wood
*Former Foundation Board Chair
Mrs. Linda Moses
Mrs. Pat Menster Neuman
Mr. Michael Polmar
Mr. Daniel W. Quirk
Mrs. Chelsea Rao
Mr. Jiten “Jay” Shah
Mr. Dean Souleles
Mrs. Joan Stansfield
Mr. Douglas A. Tyson
Mr. Jake Zatzkin
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