Dear CA supporters,
Concord Academyโs second century is off to a running start thanks to this incredible community. In this annual report, we invite you to celebrate a pivotal year for CA. To all who demonstrated generosity and belief in this school, we extend our heartfelt appreciation.
Throughout 2023โ24, our strategic planning process involved us in deep listening and active discussion, culminating in a strategic plan that was approved by the Board of Trustees in June 2024, which set clear priorities for the next five years. We also concluded the most ambitious campaign in CAโs history, raising more than $53 million for our campus, people, and program. Construction of the Centennial Arts Center began reshaping West Campus. CAโs endowment reached a major milestone, exceeding $100 million. And we maintained our commitment to the Annual Fund, ensuring CAโs health today and well into the future.
No less remarkable, CA faculty inspired love of learning every day, and students continued to bowl us over with their original ideas, community-oriented collaborations, and creative engagement. Concord Academy remains an outstanding community in which to live and learnโin no small way due to your support. We hope you will look back with pride on what we accomplished together over the past year.
Henry D. Fairfax
Head of School, Dresden Endowed Chair
Jen Burleigh โ85 and Jennifer Pline Pโ13 โ15
Co-Presidents, Board of Trustees
Every gift to Concord Academy fuels our studentsโ passion for learning and deepens the connections within our caring community.
CAโs mission is rooted in love of learning, striving for equity, and common trust. In this community, our students excel together while expressing their unique voices. During 2023โ24, we were inspired by how our values came to life through generous giving.
CA is powered by the dedication and leadership of our volunteers, whose guidance and support make a lasting impact in every corner of our campus.
CAโs success is fueled by the enthusiasm and expertise of our volunteer leaders, who offer strategic guidance, champion CA as ambassadors, and share personal support in myriad waysโcontributions that profoundly impact every aspect of our program.
Providing for Today
In 2023โ24, alums, parents, and friends collectively raised $3,111,419 in support of the Annual Fund. Together, we continue to enable CA students to thrive and live out the schoolโs mission each and every day. Every dollar contributed enhances our programs, supports our people, and enriches CAโs unique learning environment. Last year, the Annual Fund contributed to 8% of the schoolโs operating budget. This ongoing support is crucial in driving CAโs mission, vision, and values forward.
Total Raised by Alums
Alums’ contributions reflect lasting loyalty, helping sustain programs and scholarships.
Total Raised by Current Parents
Current parentsโ investment in their childrenโs education directly impacts the CA experience.
Total Raised by Parents of Alums
Parents of alums maintain a connection with CA, enhancing the school’s legacy and support for future generations.
Total Raised by Faculty, Staff, and Students
Faculty, staff, and students’ involvement in the Annual Fund fosters a strong spirit of community.
Total Raised by Grandparents and Friends
Grandparents and friends play a vital role in enhancing the school’s impact and expanding our resources.
Total Raised by All
Your collective generosity makes the CA experience possible.
Initial Annual Fund Goal
CA sets ambitious goals to strengthen our campus community
Amount Exceeded Over Goal
Your extraordinary support has exceeded our expectations.
The Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel is a place that all of usโstudents, faculty, staff, parents, alums, and friendsโknow, understand, and believe in. Our gift circles tell the story of how CAโs Chapel, moved from Barnstead, N.H., and rebuilt by many hands in Concord, became the heart of our school. Every year, the Annual Fund is built once again, by our dedicated supporters, who embrace its importance as a vital cornerstone of this community.
Pook Panyarachun โ05 credits Concord Academy with shaping her into the person she is today, offering a unique environment that nurtured her academic, athletic, and artistic growth. A former boarding student from Thailand, Panyarachun’s CA education prepared her for success at Brown University and led her to her current career as a child and adolescent counselor in Thailand. She remains committed to supporting CAโs mission, contributing to financial aid, and sharing her experience with prospective students.
Demonstrating exceptional commitment to CA, these devoted supporters have given to the CA Annual Fund for 20 or more consecutive years. We are eternally grateful for your faith and confidence in CA. You make the extraordinary possible!
We gather in the Chapel, CAโs โhouse of stories,โ to share and listen. Storytellers Society members, who have given to the Annual Fund for five or more consecutive years, help CA continue its story. Their names appear in bold green in donor lists, celebrating their loyalty and generosity.
In June 1957, students chiseled 1 Corinthians 1โ8 into durable pine heartwood, ensuring the words would endure in the Chapel. Today, Heartwood Society members honor CAโs mission by including the school in their estate plans or making planned gifts, extending their support into the next century.
We are grateful to the foundations, corporations, and organizations who made generous gifts to CA during the 2023โ24 academic year.
Your support plays a critical role in enhancing our programs, expanding opportunities for students and faculty, and strengthening our community. We deeply appreciate the partnership each of you provides, enabling us to foster a dynamic learning environment that prepares our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Inspiring Community Through Giving
The Centennial Challenge was a heartfelt pledge by Dex Blumenthal โ11 and his sister Connie Blumenthal โ15, to ensure CAโs bright future. Connie and Dex committed $50,000 for every 25 donors who contributed to both the Annual Fund and the Centennial Campaign by June 30, 2024, with the potential to match up to $250,000. Their generosity sparked a wave of giving that exceeded all expectations, uniting the CA community in a shared mission. This effort not only provided vital financial support but also reinforced a culture of giving that will nurture future generations of CA students and preserve the schoolโs unique spirit.
Focused on both creating West Campus and growing our endowment, Concord Academyโs Centennial Campaign reflected our unwavering commitment to students and faculty. Each generous gift brought us closer to fulfilling our shared vision of a vibrant, transformative educational experience.
Thanks to incredible support, we are nearing the completion of the Centennial Arts Center, a physical capstone of this effort for all to enjoy. As we move toward a future rooted in inclusion and sustainability, financial independence will allow CA to unlock new opportunities for generations to come.
In 2017, while their daughter was still a student at Concord Academy, Kathleen Corsi and Mark Cosby Pโ19 made the inaugural gift to the Centennial Arts Center. At that time, the building now under construction was just a vision. They chose to invest because of their conviction that the performing arts are central to the CA experience. They felt students who pour their energy into exploring their creativity deserved a space that would support and elevate their work. They also recognized the importance of giving teachers spaces to nurture their studentsโ artistic expression. Their gift ensures future generations at CA will thrive, create, and grow.
The Jasmine Room, a serene and beautifully appointed practice space within the Centennial Arts Center at CA, stands as a heartfelt tribute to the generosity of six Chinese families whose children attend the school. In the spirit of harmony and beauty symbolized by the jasmine flower in Chinese culture, these families have come together to support the arts at CA. Their donation has created a place where creativity can bloom, and their childrenโs names will be etched on the door after graduation, serving as a lasting reminder of their meaningful contribution.
The pollinator meadow, established in honor of Lucy Eddy Fox โ69 and the Class of 1969, will play a vital role on our campus. Funded by the class of 1969 and supported by Lucyโs husband, Jim Fox, the initiative reflects the deep affection and respect the community has for Lucy. The pollinator meadow, to be located next to the Chapel and Centennial Arts Center, will honor her legacy while serving as a crucial habitat for pollinators, promoting biodiversity and environmental awareness on campus. Its dedication during the class of 1969โs 55th reunion highlighted the importance of community and remembrance, ensuring that Lucy’s spirit thrives in this beautiful space for future generations.
Building a Brighter Future
CAโs endowment is an investment in the future that also provides stability for the school today. Every gift to the endowment amplifies our ability to fulfill the commitment to our students. CAโs endowment benefits everyone in myriad ways, by supporting learning initiatives, sustaining our campus, inspiring faculty innovation, and giving us the means to dream boldly as we shape our future.
2023โ24 Endowment Total: $100,449,566
A named endowed fund is a gift established in perpetuity, with a portion of annual investment earnings used to provide support for a particular purpose agreed upon by the donor and the school. These funds support all areas of school life, including faculty, curriculum development, maintenance of the schoolโs historic campus, and our financial aid program. Concord Academy is grateful for these funds, which ensure long-term financial stability and represent lasting tributes to faculty, staff, alums, parents, and friends.
At Concord Academy, Stuart Warner โ77 found a supportive and nurturing community, where she blossomed as a writer and developed skills that shaped her future. In deep gratitude for the life-changing experience she had, Stuart has generously established the Stuart Warner โ77 Financial Aid Fund as part of the CA Centennial Campaign. Her generosity reflects her belief in equal opportunity and the importance of supporting talented students. With heartfelt appreciation for CA, Stuartโs gift ensures that future students, regardless of financial means, can benefit from the same transformative education she so cherished.
As we reflect on this extraordinary year at Concord Academy, we are filled with gratitude for each of you. Your generosityโthrough the Annual Fund, major gifts, scholarships, special projects, endowments, the Centennial Campaign, and many of these in combinationโhas made an indelible mark on our schoolโs future. Your contributions enable us to nurture curiosity, creativity, and love of learning in every student, ensuring Concord Academy remains a place where minds and hearts are transformed. Because of you, CA continues to thrive as a community dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. Your support strengthens our mission and shapes our future.
Thank you.
Concord Academyโs Centennial Campaign owes its success to the unwavering dedication of our Steering Committee and trustees. Their passion, energy, and expertise were instrumental in every facet of this campaign. They offered invaluable counsel and guidance, focused our fundraising efforts, and served as CAโs unofficial ambassadors and cheerleaders, and we are reminded daily of their profound impact. Every gift made to CA is a reflection of care, and the commitment of these leaders ensures CA will continue living its mission every day for every student.
Campaign Co-Chair
Campaign Co-Chair
Campaign Co-Chair
Campaign Co-Chair
Kate Agarwal P’23
Annie Bartlett Pโ24
Sam Bartlett Pโ24
Jen Burleigh โ85
Amy Cammann Cholnoky ’73
Jamie Wade Comstock ’82, P’17
Mike Firestone ’01
Alexis Goltra ’87, P’26 โ27
Kerry Hoffman P’14 ’20
Bradley Lewis P’24
Kristen Lewis P’24
Claudio Lilienfeld ’80
Jennifer Pline Pโ13 โ15
Kevin Parke P’12 ’15
Linda Shih P’21 ’25
Ashley Shih P’21 ’25
Jorge Solares-Parkhurst ’94
Carolyn Stein P’11 ’14 ’17
Ly Tran P’22 ’23
Nina Urban ’80, P’11 ’17
Peg Walker ’63
Officers
Jen Burleigh โ85
Co-President
Jennifer Pline Pโ13 โ15
Co-President
Sean Dalton Pโ16 โ19 โ23
Vice President
John Grossman Pโ17 โ19 โ26
Vice President
Kevin Parke Pโ12 โ15
Vice President
Jonathan DeSimone Pโ20
Treasurer
Dennis Goldstein Pโ20 โ25
Secretary
Henry D. Fairfax
Head of School and
Dresden Endowed Chair
Trustees
Sunredi Admadjaja โ90, Pโ15 โ20
Tess Munro Bauta โ94, Pโ25
Charles E. Carter Jr.
Irene Chu โ76, Pโ20 โ22
Trelane Clark โ92, Pโ22
Jane Du Pโ15 โ16 โ23
Alexis Goltra โ87, Pโ26 โ27
Kerry Hoffman Pโ14 โ20
Nicole Koch Pโ24
Stephen Kramarsky โ85
Brendan Largay Pโ23 โ25 โ27
Pauline Lin Pโ21 โ23
Karen McAlmon โ75
Carol Moriarty Pโ02 โ05 โ07
Derrick Pang โ93
Rose Peabody Lynch โ67
Imani Perry โ90
Andrew Ory Pโ16 โ21
Rachel Lipson Glick โ77
Ashley Shih Pโ21 โ25
Carolyn Stafford Stein Pโ11 โ14 โ17
Ly Tran Pโ22 โ23
Life Trustees
John Abele โ56, Pโ86 โ87 โ90, GPโ18 โ19
Kathleen Fisk Ames โ65, Pโ95
Linden Havemeyer Wise โ70
Marion Freeman โ69
John Moriarty Pโ02 โ05 โ07
Kim Williams Pโ08 โ14
