A Letter From CA Leadership
Dear CA supporters,
Concord Academy’s 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 2023–24, 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 CA’s history, raising more than $53 million for our campus, people, and program. Construction of the Centennial Arts Center began reshaping West Campus. CA’s endowment reached a major milestone, exceeding $100 million. And we maintained our commitment to the Annual Fund, ensuring CA’s 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 learn—in 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 ’85 and Jennifer Pline P’13 ’15
Co-Presidents, Board of Trustees
Fueling Passion Through Generosity
Every gift to Concord Academy fuels our students’ passion for learning and deepens the connections within our caring community.
CA’s 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 2023–24, we were inspired by how our values came to life through generous giving.
Planned Budget 2023–24:
$37 million
Celebrating CA’s Volunteers
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.
CA’s 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 ways—contributions that profoundly impact every aspect of our program.
The Concord Academy Annual Fund
Providing for Today
In 2023–24, 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 school’s mission each and every day. Every dollar contributed enhances our programs, supports our people, and enriches CA’s unique learning environment. Last year, the Annual Fund contributed to 8% of the school’s operating budget. This ongoing support is crucial in driving CA’s mission, vision, and values forward.
CA’s Annual Fund: By the Numbers
$1,201,727
Total Raised by Alums
Alums’ contributions reflect lasting loyalty, helping sustain programs and scholarships.
$839,523
Total Raised by Current Parents
Current parents’ investment in their children’s education directly impacts the CA experience.
$567,793
Total Raised by Parents of Alums
Parents of alums maintain a connection with CA, enhancing the school’s legacy and support for future generations.
$5,696
Total Raised by Faculty, Staff, and Students
Faculty, staff, and students’ involvement in the Annual Fund fosters a strong spirit of community.
$501,650
Total Raised by Grandparents and Friends
Grandparents and friends play a vital role in enhancing the school’s impact and expanding our resources.
$3,111,419
Total Raised by All
Your collective generosity makes the CA experience possible.
$3.1M
Initial Annual Fund Goal
CA sets ambitious goals to strengthen our campus community
$11,419
Amount Exceeded Over Goal
Your extraordinary support has exceeded our expectations.
Our Annual Fund Donors
The Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel is a place that all of us—students, faculty, staff, parents, alums, and friends—know, understand, and believe in. Our gift circles tell the story of how CA’s 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 ’05 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 CA’s mission, contributing to financial aid, and sharing her experience with prospective students.
A special thank-you to our long-term Annual Fund donors for your ongoing support.
20+ Years of Consecutive Giving
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!
Storytellers Society: 5+ Years of Consecutive Giving
We gather in the Chapel, CA’s “house of stories,” 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.
Heartwood Society
Planned Giving
In June 1957, students chiseled 1 Corinthians 1–8 into durable pine heartwood, ensuring the words would endure in the Chapel. Today, Heartwood Society members honor CA’s mission by including the school in their estate plans or making planned gifts, extending their support into the next century.
Foundations, Corporations, and Organizations
We are grateful to the foundations, corporations, and organizations who made generous gifts to CA during the 2023–24 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.
The Centennial Challenge
Inspiring Community Through Giving
The Centennial Challenge was a heartfelt pledge by Dex Blumenthal ’11 and his sister Connie Blumenthal ’15, to ensure CA’s 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 school’s unique spirit.
“Giving is a muscle—it’s something you learn and must continually exercise. Through our challenge gift, we hope to inspire others to support CA, ensuring that future students experience the same transformative opportunities we did.”
— Dex Blumenthal ’11
Number of Centennial Challenge Donors
Amount Raised in the Centennial Challenge
CA’s Centennial Campaign Success
Focused on both creating West Campus and growing our endowment, Concord Academy’s 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 P’19 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 students’ artistic expression. Their gift ensures future generations at CA will thrive, create, and grow.
“In music, harmony is precious.”
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 children’s names will be etched on the door after graduation, serving as a lasting reminder of their meaningful contribution.
Pollinator Meadow:
Remembering Lucy Eddy Fox ’69
The pollinator meadow, established in honor of Lucy Eddy Fox ’69 and the Class of 1969, will play a vital role on our campus. Funded by the class of 1969 and supported by Lucy’s 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 1969’s 55th reunion highlighted the importance of community and remembrance, ensuring that Lucy’s spirit thrives in this beautiful space for future generations.
Endowment Gifts
Building a Brighter Future
CA’s 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. CA’s 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.
2023–24 Endowment Total
$100,449,566
Endowment Growth 2000–2024
2023–24 Endowment Total: $100,449,566
Named Endowment Funds
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 school’s 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 ’77 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 ’77 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, Stuart’s gift ensures that future students, regardless of financial means, can benefit from the same transformative education she so cherished.
Thank You For Your Confidence in CA
As we reflect on this extraordinary year at Concord Academy, we are filled with gratitude for each of you. Your generosity—through the Annual Fund, major gifts, scholarships, special projects, endowments, the Centennial Campaign, and many of these in combination—has made an indelible mark on our school’s 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.
With Gratitude to Our Campaign Leadership
Concord Academy’s 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 CA’s 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.
Jane Du P’15 ’16 ’23
Campaign Co-Chair
Andy Ory P’16 ’21
Campaign Co-Chair
Carol Moriarty P’02 ’05 ’07
Campaign Co-Chair
Fay Shutzer ’65
Campaign Co-Chair
Kate Agarwal P’23
Annie Bartlett P’24
Sam Bartlett P’24
Jen Burleigh ’85
Amy Cammann Cholnoky ’73
Jamie Wade Comstock ’82, P’17
Mike Firestone ’01
Alexis Goltra ’87, P’26 ’27
Kerry Hoffman P’14 ’20
Bradley Lewis P’24
Kristen Lewis P’24
Claudio Lilienfeld ’80
Jennifer Pline P’13 ’15
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
2023–24 Board of Trustees
Officers
Jen Burleigh ’85
Co-President
Jennifer Pline P’13 ’15
Co-President
Sean Dalton P’16 ’19 ’23
Vice President
John Grossman P’17 ’19 ’26
Vice President
Kevin Parke P’12 ’15
Vice President
Jonathan DeSimone P’20
Treasurer
Dennis Goldstein P’20 ’25
Secretary
Henry D. Fairfax
Head of School and
Dresden Endowed Chair
Trustees
Sunredi Admadjaja ’90, P’15 ’20
Tess Munro Bauta ’94, P’25
Charles E. Carter Jr.
Irene Chu ’76, P’20 ’22
Trelane Clark ’92, P’22
Jane Du P’15 ’16 ’23
Alexis Goltra ’87, P’26 ’27
Kerry Hoffman P’14 ’20
Nicole Koch P’24
Stephen Kramarsky ’85
Brendan Largay P’23 ’25 ’27
Pauline Lin P’21 ’23
Karen McAlmon ’75
Carol Moriarty P’02 ’05 ’07
Derrick Pang ’93
Rose Peabody Lynch ’67
Imani Perry ’90
Andrew Ory P’16 ’21
Rachel Lipson Glick ’77
Ashley Shih P’21 ’25
Carolyn Stafford Stein P’11 ’14 ’17
Ly Tran P’22 ’23
Life Trustees
John Abele ’56, P’86 ’87 ’90, GP’18 ’19
Kathleen Fisk Ames ’65, P’95
Linden Havemeyer Wise ’70
Marion Freeman ’69
John Moriarty P’02 ’05 ’07
Kim Williams P’08 ’14