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.
2025–26 Annual Fund Facts
100%
Participation by Board of Trustees
100%
Participation by Annual Fund Ambassadors
100%
Participation by Faculty and Staff
45%
Increase in dollars from parents
82 donors
Gave their first gift to the Annual Fund
44 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.
Welcome to our 2026–2027 Annual Fund Chairs
We’re thrilled to serve as Co-Chairs of the Annual Fund this year. Our son Lucas started at DCD in Pre-K and is now in Kindergarten. Like many five-year-olds, he doesn’t share too many details when we ask about his day (“I don’t remember” is usually the answer!). Thankfully, the photos and updates from his teachers have shown us just how much he’s learning, exploring, and having fun! Seeing Lucas thrive has made us even more excited for our younger son, Ethan, to hopefully join the DCD community next year.
The kind of growth we’ve witnessed in just a short time doesn’t happen by accident, it’s nurtured by the incredible teachers, programs and experiences that make DCD so special. The Annual Fund is what helps bring all of that to life. It gives our teachers the resources they need, keeps opportunities open for our kids in the classroom on the fields and in the arts and ensures that DCD continues to feel like a vibrant, carrying community we all chose. Participation from families, no matter the size of the gift, shows that we are all in this together, supporting the school we love.
This year, our goal is 100% parent participation. Every gift, at every level, makes a difference and strengthens the legacy of DCD for our children and for future families. We hope you’ll join us in making the Annual Fund a priority and giving in a way that feels meaningful to you.
We’re so grateful to be walking this journey alongside you and can’t wait for all that this year holds.
— Erin and Josh Levy | 2026–27 Annual Fund Co-Chairs
We are thrilled and honored to serve as Annual Fund Co-Chairs alongside Erin and Josh Levy, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Chris and Julie Cox for their exceptional leadership and tireless dedication to DCD.
Our family’s journey at Dedham Country Day began when our daughter entered Pre-K. Watching her grow into a curious, joyful first-grader has shown us firsthand what makes this school so extraordinary. Academics are rigorous and engaging, but what resonates most deeply with us is how DCD teaches our children to see beyond themselves. From the earliest grades, students learn that community matters, that empathy is a strength, and that caring for the collective whole is far more valuable than focusing solely on individual achievement.
The Annual Fund is the lifeblood of that mission. For us, supporting the fund is about safeguarding what makes DCD special while ensuring that the best of education remains accessible and welcoming. Annual Fund contributions directly bridge the gap between tuition and the real cost of educating each child, providing vital resources for our talented faculty, arts, athletics, and robust financial assistance programs.
Our collective goal this year remains 100% parent participation. A gift of any size is a meaningful vote of confidence in our teachers, our children, and the shared values that bind our community together. We hope you will join us in making DCD a philanthropic priority this year. We are so grateful to walk this path with each of you and look forward to an inspiring year ahead.
— Alina and Eric Worth | 2026–27 Annual Fund Co-Chairs
Annual Fund Ambassadors
- Erin and Josh Levy, Co-Chairs
- Alina and Eric Worth, Co-Chairs
- Derek and Kristen Abdelmaseh
- Justin and Daniela Bakes
- Sarah and Garrett Bockenek
- Katie and Taylor Bowman
- Brian Blackman and Lisa Palmer
- Matt Campagna and Katerina Laiter
- Amy and Patrick Carney
- Dana Chamberlain and Carolyn Flynn
- Erica and Jeff Cohen
- Chris and Julie Cox
- Rachel and Rob Daly
- Archie and Kristie Dean
- Benjamin and Jacqueline Duggan
- Chris and Seneca Francione
- Katherine and Jonathan Gray
- Erin Gilmore and Mathew Biondolillo
- Justin and Natacha Hupp
- Mo Lackenbauer and Morgen Peck
- Lindsey and Jason Levine
- Katie and Jake McDonnell
- Andres Navas and Amirah Khan
- Katie and Evan Ouellette
- Elizabeth Parker
- Katie and Nick Philippi
- Lisa and Eric Pizzi
- Faye and Andrew Rejent
- Rebekah and Nick Roper
- Liz and Robert Shea
- Heather and Matt Thornhill
- Michelle ONeil-Turner and Ezzard Turner
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.
2024-2025 DCD Annual ReportReceive a Printed Copy
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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.