Donor Report
A Note to Our Donors from Claire Devereux,
Director of Advancement and Alumnae Engagement
Director of Advancement and Alumnae Engagement
We are delighted to present the Donor Report for gifts from the 2022–2023 school year, a testament to the incredible generosity and unwavering support that has propelled The Ellis School to new heights. As we reflect on the past academic year, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the donors who have played a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience for our students. Whether you are an alumna, current or past parent, grandparent, trustee, current or past faculty member, or simply a friend, you have not only invested in the present but also in the future of The Ellis School.
The 2022–2023 Ellis Fund received 100% support from the Board of Trustees, 92% support from parents, and 90% support from faculty and staff. Moreover, we are proud to announce that, through your collective generosity, we raised a staggering $711,846—thank you!
On behalf of The Ellis School, thank you for your generosity and for believing in the promise and potential of every Ellis student.
With heartfelt appreciation,
With heartfelt appreciation,
Claire Devereux
Director of Advancement and Alumnae Engagement
Why The Ellis Fund Matters
As with most independent schools, tuition does not fully cover the cost of each student’s dynamic and immersive education at Ellis. We rely on donations to the Ellis Fund to help make up the difference. Your gift supports students as they take risks, work collaboratively, ask questions, and pursue their dreams.
Facts & Figures
Ellis Fund by Constituent
Ellis Fund by the Numbers
Your Gift at Work
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1:1
student to personal computing device ratio, ensuring every student has access to vital learning technology -
100%
faculty and staff participation in ongoing professional development and growth opportunities -
150+
students participate in athletics, providing a well-balanced experience that supports both mental and physical growth -
20+
dynamic outside speakers share their expertise with Ellis students, empowering girls to see themselves in a wide variety of roles and professions -
40+
field trips and off-campus experiences supporting robust real-world learning -
46%
of families receive Tailored Tuition, facilitating a varied and diverse learning community where multiple viewpoints and lived experiences are valued -
6:1
student to faculty ratio, allowing for small class sizes and deep learning relationships -
62%
of faculty hold master’s degrees, encapsulating both broad and deep content knowledge
In the following lists, you will read the names of the people who contributed to a strong tradition of philanthropy by making gifts to The Ellis School. It is our pleasure to share with you these incredibly supportive community members. Thank you to all who support Ellis with their time, talent, and generosity.
* - Indicates a donor who is deceased.
* - Indicates a donor who is deceased.
2022–2023 Donor Report
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Sara Frazer Ellis Society ($100,000+)
The Ellis School is grateful to the following individuals who made gifts of $100,000+ to the Ellis Fund, the Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, Special Purpose Entity (SPE) program, designated gifts, or endowed funds from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Thank you!
The Koch Family & Friends -
1916 Founder's Society ($25,000–$99,999)
The Ellis School is grateful to the following individuals who made gifts between $25,000 and $99,999 to the Ellis Fund, the Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, Special Purpose Entity (SPE) program, designated gifts, or endowed funds from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Thank you!
Sarah ALTMAN Bumsted McSorley '95 & R.J. McSorley
Anita Courcoulas & Ira Gumberg
Macon & Peter Finley -
Head of School Society ($10,000–$24,999)
The Ellis School is grateful to the following individuals who made gifts between $10,000 and $24,999 to the Ellis Fund, the Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, Special Purpose Entity (SPE) program, designated gifts, or endowed funds from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Thank you!
Barbara AARON Rosston '80
Arts, Equity, & Education Fund
BP Foundation, Inc.
Lesley Carlin McElhattan & Josh McElhattan
Ciervo Foundation
Margot COPELAND Pyle '52
Colleen DAILY Simonds '95 & Henry Simonds
Diana DREW Harbison '70
Janet EDWARDS Anti '68
Luciana FATO '84
First National Bank
Dawn & Chris Fleischner, Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation
Shanan GUINN '93
Mrs. Kirsten Hohm and Mr. John K. Hohm
KeyBank
Lynn LABUN '69
Mary's Mix Fund
Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology, Inc.
Dora PLUMMER Magovern '01 & Paul Magovern
James M. & Lucy K. Schoonmaker Foundation
Susan SCHUMACHER Morris '62 & James Morris
Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation
Mary Jane SHUMAN Stewart '40 Fund
Simpson & McCrady LLC
Ariana & Nicholas Smyth
Gayle Tissue and Yiannis Kaloyeropoulos
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Susan & Robert Thibadeau
Marcena WATERMAN Love '56 -
Arbuthnot Society ($5,000–$9,999)
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Fifth Avenue Society ($2,500–$4,999)
The Ellis School is grateful to the following individuals who made gifts between $2,500 and $4,999 to the Ellis Fund, the Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, Special Purpose Entity (SPE) program, designated gifts, or endowed funds from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Thank you!
Allegheny Mineral Corporation
Jen Gilbride-Brown & Colin Brown
Louise Kay CHILDS Woodside '87 & Nevin Woodside
Paula & Francis Daily
Ellen & Evan DiBiase
Dollar Bank Foundation
Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation
Lilah FISHER Wise '95
Elsie & George Geiser
Catherine & Michael Haggerty
Esther Kang and Stephen Chen
Sharon Kim & Alan Pretter
Naomi & James Leslie
Margaret MATHIESON Conver '73
Mathieson Family Foundation
Jill McClain and Randall Nortman
Corinne McGINLEY Smith '01 & Joshua Smith
Kelly Metzler & Dean Jackson
Emily & Bryan Mills
Christine Nalitz
National Philanthropic Trust
Charlotte REED Carstens '02 & Liam Carstens
Schell Games
Carrie Sparks & Christopher Palmer
Sharee Stout and Douglas Davidson
Jordan ZAPPALA '99 & Melissa Zappala -
Kentucky Avenue Society ($1,000–$2,499)
The Ellis School is grateful to the following individuals who made gifts between $1,000 and $2,499 to the Ellis Fund, the Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) program, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, Special Purpose Entity (SPE) program, designated gifts, or endowed funds from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Thank you!
Acme Machine & Welding
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Martha ABRAMS Broderick '64
Jayne Adair & Basil Cox
Bernadette & Richard Ardemagni
BBR Benefits Solutions, LLC
Laurie BATCHELAR Culbertson '62
Marion BECKER Miller '54
Elisabeth Bennington & Brad Korinski
Susan BERGER Smerd '57 & Peter Smerd
Blythe BICKEL Edwards '59
Sarah Bergbreiter and Joseph Schmid
Karen BLOCK Johnese '65
Stephanie BROFF '01
Candy MUNTER Brown '72
Susan & David Brownlee
Alyssa BURRELL Cowan '94 & David Cowan
Stephanie Carter
Victoria Lee & Otto Chu
Susan CLAY Russell '77
Nancy CONEY Forhan '80
Linda CRAWFORD Fisher '70
Jean DAVIS Falk '56 & Sigo Falk
Veronica Dristas & Shankar Raman
Duquesne University
Edith ELIGATOR '77 & Robert Sansom
Anne ELLIOTT '62
Daniel Filippelli
First Capital Corporation, Inc.
Charlotte and John Fong
Foundation Source
GBU Life
Mildred GOLDSMITH Palley '74
Mary & Richard Grant
Greco Gas, Inc.
Kathleen Guinn
Amanda & Steven Habershaw
Andrea Haney
Margaret HARDON '79
Ginnae HARLEY '88
Henrietta Harris
HB Retirement
Sara HANEY Stroud '04 & Kelvin Stroud
Daniel Heit
Henderson Brothers
Tonya HENRY '84
Jennifer and Larry Honig
Vanessa and Kevin Jameson
Jendoco Construction Corporation
Natasha and Mike Jones
Susan & Stephen Jordan
Lorraine KIGER '04 & Brett Andrews
Ann KILCHENSTEIN Scharpf '79
Meagan KRUMAN '04
Lauren & Steve Laschon
Jennifer LEHOCZKY Elliott '89
Aimee Light
Elise MEDEIROS '13
Margaret MARSHALL Carothers '63 & F. Peter Carothers
Margaret McCHESNEY Mohr '92
Kathleen MCMORRAN Murray '70
Cat MELLON Cathey '85
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Lisa Merkel
Metz Culinary Management
Cynthia & Reid Meyer
Cynthia & Patrick Moore
Patricia & Raymond Nepa
Rebecca Nugent & Jamie McGovern
Diane & Alan Perer
Aparna Phadke & Shiv Goel
Gillian PORTER '09
Beth Prairie & Todd Underwood
Rebecca Price & Andy Macfarlane
Suzanne PROPST Honeycutt '67
PWWG Architects
Anica REED Smith '61 & David Smith
Carolyn & Richard Reed
Laura & Jason Rock
Jennifer RODMAN Dawson Purdom '60
Diane ROSENTHAL '79
Jenny RYAN Machak '72
Pamela SCHAFF '72
Shift Collaborative
Abby SMITH Rumsey '70
Susan STEVICK '64
Elizabeth SUCCOP Altman '70 & Charles Altman
The Double Eagle Foundation
The Rust Foundation
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Kristin Udvari
Karla VAN HORN Mihm '84
Lee WHITEHILL Landes '62
Britton WEAN '02
Martha & John Wolf
Cynthia Wood
Sibel & Sabri Yilmaz
Darlene & Stanley Zin -
Ellisian Society
The Ellisian Society recognizes individuals who have provided for the future financial strength of Ellis through planned giving vehicles such as their will or living trust through a bequest, a distribution from an IRA, or a designation from their retirement assets and/or life insurance policies.
Cristina DIETTINGER '95
* - Indicates a donor who is deceased.
