Making an Impact
DCD Annual Fund
The DCD Annual Fund is the largest source of non-tuition revenue that helps support and sustain the outstanding academics, athletics, arts, technology, resources, and faculty at DCD.
The Annual fund keeps our school thriving through all of our learning models and is also an important source of support for our financial aid budget, ensuring that DCD remains an affordable option to as many families as possible.
The high level of participation in the DCD Annual Fund from parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, trustees, and friends illustrates and reinforces our collective commitment to providing DCD’s students the best possible balanced and child-centric educational experience.
A gift of any size to the Annual Fund is an option for anyone who values the DCD experience. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 and all donors are recognized in our annual report.
2023-24 Annual Fund Facts
100%
Participation by Board of Trustees
100%
Participation by Annual Fund Ambassadors
100%
Participation by Faculty & Staff
99%
Participation by Current Parents
158 donors
Gave their first gift to the Annual Fund
43 Years
Most consecutive years of giving by a donor
Why is Reaching 100% Participation Important?
DCD’s consistently high current parent participation rate demonstrates the belief of our families in DCD’s learning model and its incredible faculty and staff. This sends a strong, positive message to internal and external audiences, including prospective families and charitable foundations.
Message from the 2024-2025 Annual Fund Chairs
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited to serve as the Co-Chairs of the DCD Annual Fund for a second year. We continue to be impressed not only with the strong programs that help our children thrive, but the high percentage of parent philanthropy that makes those programs succeed. We have seen how participation at any level makes a significant difference for the community. Last year, 99% of DCD’s current families supported the Annual Fund with a gift that was most meaningful to them.
As you may know, the Annual Fund is a critical part of DCD’s financial model, providing support for our operating budget so our faculty and staff have the resources they need to bring “DCD magic” to life every day in the classroom, in the arts studios, on the playing fields, and in countless other ways. Relying on donations helps control tuition costs while expanding opportunities to enhance our children’s learning experiences.
Parent participation reinforces the importance of the Annual Fund to the school, strengthens the culture of philanthropy, and sends a strong message to prospective families that we are all invested in this together. This year we have set ambitious goals of 100% parent participation and $725,000 to support the school’s priorities.
We hope you will make DCD’s Annual Fund a priority by making a gift most meaningful to you. Your gift, every year, makes an impact that will be felt for years to come.
Best wishes for the year ahead.
– Chris and Julie Cox, and Walter Garbacik and Maisa Badawy | 2024-25 Annual Fund Co-Chairs
Annual Fund Ambassadors
- Maisa Badawy and Walter Garbacik, 2024-25 Co-Chairs
- Brian Blackman and Lisa Palmer
- Laurence Bloom and Stephanie Pearl
- Matthew and Jennifer Breitling
- Danielle Canty ’02 and Daniel Jean-Pierre
- Marissa ’99 and Stefan Cautino
- Dana Chamberlain and Carolyn Flynn ’89
- India Clark and Max Gitlen
- Erica and Jeff Cohen
- Nancy Collins and Tara Paulauskas
- Chris and Julie Cox, 2024-25 Co-Chairs
- Sascha Demmerle and Christine Marc
- Chris and Seneca Francione
- Michelle and Rick Freniere
- Allen Hwang and Supriya Rao
- Michael Henderson and Gwen Hyland
- Yanni Tsipis and Kristin Kara ’91
- Bonnie and Dong Kong
- Drew and Tera Kull
- Mo Lackenbauer and Morgen Peck
- Liz and Vincent ’95 Marino
- Katie and Jake McDonnell
- David and Yulia Perlman
- Katie and Nicholas Philippi
- Caitlin and Jon Reisman
- Jameson and Rachel Rigoli
- Wendy and Henry Scarisbrick
- Mark and Nicole Solimini
- Amy and David Starmer
- Lindsay and Mike Wands
DCD Annual Report
Thank you!
We are so grateful to our community of parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who demonstrated their commitment to DCD with generous donations to the school.
2023-2024 DCD Annual ReportReceive a Printed Copy
If you would like to receive a printed version of the DCD Annual Report, please contact the Advancement Office
Hear Our Voices
DCD Voices 2020-21 Annual Fund
A current DCD grandparent, an alumnus, and current DCD parents share their perspectives on DCD and the direct impact the annual fund has had on their experiences.
DCD Current Parent Voices
The Catlin family shares their DCD story and experiences as parents and through the eyes of their four children.
DCD Alumni Voices
Roger Cheever ‘57 and Keesha Theodore ‘17 reflect on the ways DCD gives students the opportunity to take risks in the classroom, explore learning styles, and make choices on their educational path.