Annual Report 2024 -2025 - Oakwood School

Oakwood School
2024-2025 Report

As I look back on this past year, I am reminded of what makes Oakwood such a special place. Our students excelled in the arts, on athletic fields, in academics, and through service, always showing that success is not only about achievement, but also …

A letter from our Head of School, Jaime A. Dominguez

To guide students toward mastery in their academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits.

To
spark
passion

Thank you for your generous support of Oakwood. Your commitment helps us inspire students to think deeply, act with integrity, and engage the world with curiosity and compassion. Because of you, our community continues to thrive.

John D. Jones, Board of Trustees Chair
Henry ’29, Trevor ’26, Sophia ’23

To cultivate
depth of
character

What a year! From morning drop-off to afternoon pick-up, each day was filled with discovery, growth and the connections that are the heart of Oakwood. Your generous philanthropic support and volunteerism made 2024–2025 overflow with curiosity, creativity, and community. It was a privilege to witness our students immerse themselves and stretch their capacities while growing as independent thinkers and compassionate friends.

Nancy Leptuch Virrey, Director of Advancement

To help
students gain
self knowledge

To foster a
sense of community

Here at Oakwood, the Parent Guardian Organization is so much more than any one individual giving their all. It’s a collective of parents and guardians who have intentionally chosen Oakwood as the foundation for their child, drawn to its academics, athletics, social-emotional learning, and everything in between. It's those who are willing to volunteer their time to help bring out the very best of what Oakwood has to offer.

This community is made up of those who show up: in the classroom, at the Fall Picnic, at Bookwood, as Party Book hosts, or cheering in the bleachers for our Owls — Whoot-Whoot!

Your presence, your commitment, and your care do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything.

Raven Flowers, Parent & Guardian Organization President
Jahi ’34 and Samira ’38

Financials

Revenues

$

TUITION & FEES 89.6%
ANNUAL FUND 5.1%
FUNDING FROM ENDOWMENT 2.9%
INVESTMENT INCOME 2.4%
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 0.1%

Expenditures

$

SALARIES & BENEFITS 55.3%
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 13.3%
INSTRUCTIONAL & TECHNOLOGY 12.9%
FACILITIES & CAMPUS OPERATIONS 10.1%
ADMINISTRATION & ADVANCEMENT 4.7%
OTHER (DEPRECIATION, CONTINGENCY) 3.6%

$

Total Philanthropic Support

Capital Fund Contributions

$5,368,215

Unrestricted Annual Fund Contributions

$2,476,888

Endowed Funds Contributions

$651,667

Designated Annual Fund Contributions

$166,297

Our Endowed Funds

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to those who, throughout Oakwood’s rich history, have established endowed funds, thereby securing our enduring growth and prosperity well into the future. Our gratitude also extends to the generous contributors who continue to nurture and strengthen these funds, extending their impact.

Anita and Stanley Hirsh Minority Scholarship Fund

Anita and Stanley Hirsh established this fund in 1978 to provide financial assistance for students from under-served populations.

Arpita and Brian Diamond Sustainability Fund

Arpital and Brian Diamond established this endowment in 2021 to provide funds in support of sustainability initiatives at Oakwood School.

The Charles & Emilie Haas Fund

Created in 1999 By the Board of Trustees to honor founding parents, Charles and Emilie Haas, this fund provides general operating support.

David Pianko ’95 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ira & Robin Pianko established this fund in 1996 in memory of their son David. This fund provides financial assistance for qualified students.

Gregg Wasserman Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund was created in 1980 in memory of Gregg Wasserman and provides financial assistance for qualified students.

Howard Kremen ’73 Memorial Fund, A Dance Endowment

This fund, established by the late Sam and Anita Kremen, in honor of their son Howard, supports the Dance Department.

James Alan Astman Endowment for Teaching & Learning

This fund has been established to honor Oakwood’s revered Headmaster of 40 years and to sustain Jim’s influence on his colleagues’ professional growth and development.

Jessica Ryan Endowment for Education

Created in 2022 by Sandy & Cheyney EC ’59 to preserve and promote Oakwood’s philosophy and model of progressive education that emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity, human rights, and peace in the spirit of founder Jessica Ryan.

Lily Burk Fund

Established in 2009 by Deborah Drooz and Gregory Burk in memory of their daughter, Lily, this fund provides general operating support.

The Margo Long Fund for Financial Assistance

Contributions to this endowment fund help to ensure the socioeconomic diversity of our school population.

Melody Joy Finnestad ’82 Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Charity Finnestad and Robert Kondrk established this endowment in 2018 to provide financial assistance to qualified students at Oakwood.

Michael Bancroft Goth ’83 Scholarship Fund

This endowment, established by the late Bettina Bancroft in memory of her son, provide income for financial assistance programs.

O.N.E. (Oakwood New Students Endowment)

Established by the Oakwood Alumni Association in 2010, this endowment provides financial assistance to new secondary school students, which will help ensure the socio-economic diversity of the school.

The Phyllis L. Gottlieb Endowment for the Arts

The Phyllis L. Gottlieb Endowment for the Arts supports Oakwood’s visual and performing arts departments. The Board established this fund in Phyllis’ memory and in appreciation for her four decades of loving devotion to the school. As an Oakwood trustee, parent, and grandparent, Phyllis championed the visual and performing arts. Her countless visionary contributions to our campuses will benefit students for generations to come.

Rafelson Scholarship Fund

In order to support minority students, this endowment was created in 1974 in memory of Julie Rafelson, 1964-1973.

Scholarship Endowment Fund

Augments the school’s financial assistance budget and helps to ensure the socioeconomic diversity of our school population.

Volunteers

Donors