Foote School Endowed Funds as of July 19, 2011
S. Prescott Bush Clement Endowed Fund, established in 2007 in honor the the late Prescott Clement '35. The proceeds are used at the discretion of the school’s Board of Directors. Make your gift on line
ENDOWMENT FOR CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
Martha Brochin Endowed Fund for Library Books, established in 2004 in memory of Martha Brochin, a Foote School parent and much-loved New Haven pediatrician. Make your gift on line
Polly Fiddler Art Fund, established by parents and former students in recognition of Polly Fiddler’s outstanding work as an art teacher at Foote for more than three decades (1978–2009). The fund will support the school’s studio art program. Make your gift on line
Levin Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Levin. The proceeds are used annually by the library staff to purchase books and materials to enrich and extend the collection of the Frank M. Perrine Library. Make your gift on line
Kindergarten and Mixed Age Group Programs Fund, established by the parents of Aya and Hadi Abu-Alfa in 2010, to support and enrich the kindergarten and Mixed Age Group programs at The Foote School. Make your gift on line
Library Endowment includes gifts to endowment intended to support the Frank M. Perrine Library. Make your gift on line
Jonathan Milikowsky Technology Fund, created by classmates, family, and friends in memory of Jon ’98, provides annual support to the Technology Department, particularly to support new technology and innovative uses of technology. Make your gift on line
Jean Shepler Miller Music Fund, established in 2009 by alumni who studied music with Mrs. Shepler during her long career at Foote (1953–1991), the Fund provide supports for the school’s music department. Make your gift on line
Marian W. Spiro Fund for Science Enrichment, named in honor of Marian Spiro, science teacher at Foote from 1970 to 1989, was established to enrich and enhance the school’s science programs. The proceeds from this endowed fund are used annually, at the direction of the science teachers and the Head of School, to support science education as they see fit, including:
- acquiring science materials
- providing opportunities for students to participate in science enrichment programs in the area
- helping science teachers participate in professional development opportunities
- bringing visiting scientists to Foote.
Friends of Foote Theater Endowment, established in 2002 by David and Deborah Moore, to support the costs associated with the expanded drama program. Make your gift on line
ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Joya Marks Endowment for Professional Development, established by parents of departing eighth graders in 2001 and supported by departing eighth and ninth grade families in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007, provides professional development opportunities to enrich the lives and work of Foote School teachers. In 2007, this fund was named in honor of Joya Marks, lower school head from 1993 to 2007. Make your gift on line
Violet Talbot Endowed Fund, established by parents and faculty in honor of kindergarten teacher Violet Talbot at the time of her retirement in 2001, annually provides support for teacher training and for financial aid for children of color. Make your gift on line
ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID
Benevento Family Scholarship, established in 1987 by the Benevento Family. Make your gift on line
Simone Brown Fund, established in memory of Simone Brown, class of 1981, following her death in 1983. Make your gift on line
Carolyn Foundation Endowment, established by generous gifts from The Carolyn Foundation in 1989 and 1998. This fund has grown to more than a quarter of a million dollars, providing significant annual funding for financial aid for children of color from New Haven. Make your gift on line
Celentano Scholarship Fund, created to recognize the many contributions of Feddie Celentano, who worked at Foote as a member of the maintenance staff from 1963-1977. Make your gift on line
Janis Cooley-Jacobs Scholarship Fund, established after the death of Janis Cooley-Jacobs, Foote parent and pediatrician, in 1999. Make your gift on line
Timothy and Mary P. Doukas Fund, established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. John Zandy in memory of Mrs. Zandy’s parents. Make your gift on line
Martha Babcock Foote Fund, established in memory of the founder and first head of school, 1916–1935. Make your gift on line
Margaret Hitchcock Fund, established in memory of Margaret Ballou Hitchcock, Foote English teacher and head of the upper school, 1931-1957. Make your gift on line
Jean G. Lamont Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 2004 in recognition of Jean Lamont’s commitment to diversity and a strong financial aid program during her tenure as head of school from 1992-2004. Make your gift on line
Hannah Lee Memorial Endowed Fund, established in memory of Hannah Lee ’08, 1993–2004. This fund provides annual support for the school’s financial aid program. Make your gift on line
LaViola Family Scholarship Fund, established by Philomena and John LaViola in honor of their grandchildren, Alexandra LaViola ’06 and John LaViola ’09. Make your gift on line
Jonathan Milikowsky Scholarship Fund, established in 2007 in memory of Jon Milikowsky ’98 by his parents, Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky, his brother, Matthew ’95 and his sister, Jennifer ’02. The fund provides financial aid for a student in grades six-nine who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, cheerful engagement with classmates and teachers, kindness, optimism, and appreciation and respect for others. Make your gift on line
Pasi-Sachdev Family Fund, created in 2005 by the Pasi-Sachdev family to reflect their deep appreciation of the Foote School community. Make your gift on line
Orten L. Pengue Scholarship Fund, created in 2008 in honor of the beloved theatrical costumer and make-up expert who worked with Foote productions from 2001 until his death in 2008. It was Ort's wish that the fund provide annual support for students who would otherwise be unable to do so to attend Foote. Make your gift on line
Frank M. Perrine Scholarship Fund, established in 1991 in recognition of Frank’s many contributions to Foote as headmaster from 1967 – 1992. Make your gift on line
Phyllis Brown Sandine Memorial ISIS Scholarship Fund, established in 2002 by ISIS (Inner-City Scholarships for Independent Schools) in honor of Mrs. Sandine, a Foote parent, longtime friend of the school, and an advocate for early childhood education. The Fund provides financial aid for New Haven children enrolled at Foote. Make your gift on line
The Gene J. Takahashi Fund was created in 2010 by Dean Takahashi and Wendy Sharp, parents of Kerry Takahashi '07 and Kai Takahashi '09, in honor of Dean's father. Make your gift on line
Anne Schroeder Vroman Scholarship Fund was created in 2006 by Barent Vroman in memory of his wife, a member of the class of 1946. Make your gift on line
ENDOWMENT FOR LEARNING SUPPORT
Milos Saccio Fund, established in memory of Milos Saccio ’83, 1967-1979, who was a sixth grader at Foote at the time of his death. This fund annually provides learning support with the intention of allowing children to reach their full potential.Make your gift on line
RESTRICTED FUNDS
The school also appreciates and relies upon the support provided by Restricted Funds. These funds are not endowed — the principal is spent as needed over the years. Current Restricted Funds include:
Classical Book Fund, established in 1996 to honor Latin teacher Carol Ross, is used annually to provide library and classroom resources to enrich the study of classical Greece and Rome. Make your gift on line
C. Dary Dunham School Spirit Fund, established in recognition of Dary Duham’s spirited leadership of Foote as Interim Head of School, 2007-2009, this fund is used at the head of school's discretion to promote school spirit. Make your gift on line
Friends of Foote Theater Fund, established in 2002, provides support for expanded opportunities in educational theater made possible by the construction of the Robert D. Sandine black box theater. Make your gift on line