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What Is The Foundation?

Established in 1969, The Dwight School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees and provides professional development grants to faculty, and financial aid and innovation grants to students. All donations to the Foundation are 100% tax deductible.

 

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The Foundation

The Foundation has three main fundraising initiatives: 

  1. The Annual Fund: The Annual Fund is our yearly appeal to raise funds for student financial aid, faculty professional development, and Spark Tank innovation grants.
  2. Capital fundraising: Capital funds make transformative investments and expand opportunities for Dwight students and faculty through a wide range of programming.
  3. The Spring Benefit: The Spring Benefit both celebrates our community and provides robust support for our mission.

Why Give?

Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of ensuring that every child’s spark of genius shines its brightest. In 2023-24, funds raised from Annual and Capital initiatives provided:

  • $1.4 million in financial aid grants for students

  • 130 professional development grants for faculty

  • Spark Tank innovation grants for 11 students developing their own businesses and nonprofits through Dwight’s incubator, joining over 100 students who have participated in this program since its founding

In addition to securing philanthropic support, the Foundation oversees all School alumni relations and collaborates closely with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Head of School, Foundation Trustees, Parents Association, Alumni Council, and countless volunteers to strengthen the Dwight community.

Annual Report

SPRING BENEFIT

Our annual Spring Benefit brings our community together for a festive evening celebrating Dwight’s mission of preparing students to be innovators and global leaders. Through ticket sales and live and silent auctions, the event raises critical funds for student financial aid, faculty professional development, and Spark Tank innovation grants. 

This year’s Spring Benefit will be held at City Winery at Pier 57 on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and we will share more details in the coming months.

Spark Tank

Spark Tank is our incubator for K-12 students, conceived and sponsored by The Dwight School Foundation. The program is deeply aligned with the School's mission to ignite the spark of genius in every child and one of the unique programs that set Dwight apart from other schools.

Through Spark Tank, students are empowered to learn how they can make a difference and build a better world through entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and service. They develop their passion projects, which are as individual as they are. Past projects include launching everything from signature fashion lines to a 3-D printed prosthetic hand — and from an app designed to help students manage their time to a non-profit that equips New Yorkers who are homeless with refurbished sneakers.

To learn more about this signature Dwight program, visit our Spark Tank page.

Ways of Giving

The Dwight School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. There are several ways to contribute to the Annual Fund:

Online

To make a credit card gift online now, visit our Make an Online Gift page.

By Mail

Checks should be made out to The Dwight School Foundation and mailed to:


The Dwight School Foundation

144 Riverside Boulevard

New York, NY 10069

By Phone

Please call the Foundation Office at 646.400.0314.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities/Stock


A gift of appreciated stock, which has been held for more than one year, allows you to avoid the capital gains tax on the appreciation. It also qualifies you for an income tax charitable deduction based on the fair-market value of the stock on the date that you make the gift. Please contact Moira Price at 646.400.0314 or mprice@dwight.edu to make a gift this way.

Matching Gifts

You may be able to double or triple your gift! If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and send it (completed and signed) with your gift to The Dwight School Foundation. Please contact Moira Price at 646.400.0314 or mprice@dwight.edu if you have any questions.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is a powerful way to contribute to the enduring success of The Dwight School Foundation. By making a planned gift, you will have a lasting impact on the entire Dwight community while also solidifying your own long-term financial, estate planning, and philanthropic goals. Visit our Planned Giving page to learn more.
 

Get Involved

Looking for more ways to get involved with the Foundation? Visit our page all about participating in the Dwight community to learn more.

The Dwight School Foundation Board of Trustees 2024-25

The Board of Trustees oversees the Foundation and is responsible for the growth, success, and fulfillment of the Foundation's mission.

  • Susan Kessler, Chair
  • Julie Stratopoulos, Treasurer
  • Victoria Alianelli
  • Ravit Barbi - Ex-Officio (Incoming PA President)
  • Rachel Bardhan
  • Libby Callaway
  • Andrew Chrisomalis
  • Darly Corniel
  • Nicole Dell
  • Gillian Hearst
  • Michael Kalnick
  • Hasan Kazmi
  • Antonia Koller '89 - Ex-Officio (Alumni Council President)
  • Dave Lindsey
  • Amanda Lowenthal
  • Jason McIntosh
  • John Prentice '08
  • Ravi Singh

Leadership

Moira Price, Foundation Director
Moira Price, Foundation Director

mprice@dwight.edu
646.400.0314

Olivia Merrick-Haight, LMSW, Director of Alumni and Foundation Engagement
Olivia Merrick-Haight, LMSW, Director of Alumni and Foundation Engagement

omerrickhaight@dwight.edu
646.400.0312

Questions?

Please contact The Dwight School Foundation at 646.400.0314 or foundation@dwight.edu