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Annual Report 2022-2023

Thank you for your confidence and investment in The Kinkaid School.

A Message from the Head of School

Jonathan's Letter

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Thank you for your vital support of The Kinkaid School! The strength of Kinkaid is our people — our Falcon Family community of students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends — united by our passion for our extraordinary school. This past year bore witness to our community supporting our mission and our students through philanthropy and volunteerism in ways and at levels never seen before at Kinkaid. Such historic support delivers a strong, distinctive experience for our current students and ensures continued excellence for future generations of Kinkaid students to come.

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"Our Kinkaid Fund has had back-to-back record-breaking years, with this past year’s total seven percent greater than the previous year’s record total."

A Message from the Director of Advancement

Tom's Letter

Dear Kinkaid Community,

I would like to express my appreciation to the many donors and volunteers who give so generously of their time, talents, and gifts in support of our students and teachers.

I am excited to report that gifts to The Kinkaid Fund once again set a new record. Our community generously donated $3,750,586, $108,399 greater than the prior year. We are very grateful to Kinkaid Fund Chair Billy McCartney for his leadership and the dedication of a wonderful group of parents, trustees, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents who worked closely with our talented Advancement staff. 

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"The success of Kinkaid’s annual and special event fundraising could not have happened without our talented volunteers. We are very appreciative of their devotion and are delighted to list them in this report."

Head of School Jonathan Eades with Falcons at the 2023 Homecoming Pep Rally

Head of School Jonathan Eades with Falcons at the 2023 Homecoming Pep Rally

 

Volunteer Leadership 2023-2024

The success of The Kinkaid School depends upon the generous contributions of time dedicated to making Kinkaid great. Thank you to all of the volunteers who dedicate countless hours to raising funds for The Kinkaid School.

Scott Frankel ’99, Taylor Wright, and Daniel Jenkins ’97 at the Sporting Clays Benefit

Scott Frankel ’99, Taylor Wright, and Daniel Jenkins ’97 

 

Annual Giving

We gratefully acknowledge the 2,118 donors who generously contributed $3,750,586 to the 2023-2024 Kinkaid Fund.

Jessica Koo, Monica Desai, Joel Smith, and Dao Ly & Daniel Fang at The Founders Society Dinner
 

 The Founders Society

The Founders Society recognizes leadership gifts of $10,000 or more. We are pleased to acknowledge the 130 donors in The Founders Society for the 2023-2024 school year.

Founders Society Logo

Derek & Sheneq Aranda and Kristi & Mike Oldham at The 1906 Society Reception
 

The 1906 Society

The 1906 Society recognizes donors who make leadership gifts between $5,000 and $9,999. We are pleased to acknowledge the 233 donors in The 1906 Society for the 2023-2024 school year.

The 1906 Society Logo

Sam & Shampa Mukerji and Kristin Nyveen at The 1906 Society Reception

Sam & Shampa Mukerji and Kristin Nyveen at The 1906 Society Reception

 

Alumni parents and grandparents with 2024 graduates

Alumni parents and grandparents with 2024 graduates

 

Parents

Thank you to the parent community for generously giving a total of $2,478,525 to the 2023-2024 Kinkaid Fund.

Parents of Alumni

Thank you to the parents of alumni who kindly supported Kinkaid with gifts of $819,567. Please note this list does not include parents who currently have children attending Kinkaid.

Grandparents & Great-Grandparents

Many thanks to grandparents for giving $520,781 to the 2023 – 2024 Kinkaid Fund. The grandparents listed made a gift of $200 or more in honor of their grandchildren.

Krystal Carter ’01, Jackie Fair ’84, Ronald Pipkins ’04, Dejon Hawthorne ’95, and Dani Olorunsola ’10 at the Alumni Holiday Party

Krystal Carter ’01, Jackie Fair ’84, Ronald Pipkins ’04, Dejon Hawthorne ’95, and Dani Olorunsola ’10 at the Alumni Holiday Party

 

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Richard Harper, Nina Briance ’09, Elizabeth Pagan ’89, and Gaurav Mathur ’90

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Richard Harper, Nina Briance ’09, Elizabeth Pagan ’89, and Gaurav Mathur ’90

 

Alumni

Through gifts to The Kinkaid Fund, alumni help ensure the great benefits of a Kinkaid education that they received are also available for the current generation of students. Non-graduate alumni donors are listed with the class in which they would have graduated. We are proud that 18% of Kinkaid alumni supported The Kinkaid Fund with gifts of $1,666,642.

Girls Varsity Softball team

Girls Varsity Softball team

 

 The Purple and Gold Society

The Purple & Gold Society was created to recognize young alumni who give to The Kinkaid Fund at a leadership level:  $1000+ (Classes 2004 – 2011) and $500 (Classes 2012 – 2019).  We are pleased to acknowledge the 114 donors who were members of The Purple & Gold Society.

Lower School Faculty members Mary Buettner, Jenny Lewis, Lisa Curry, Allison Sherman, Amy Sidora, Ali Valcoviak, and Amy Angelino

Lower School Faculty members Mary Buettner, Jenny Lewis, Lisa Curry, Allison Sherman, Amy Sidora, Ali Valcoviak, and Amy Angelino

 

Faculty & Staff

Gifts from Kinkaid’s faculty and staff demonstrate their support of the School’s mission - 86% supported The Kinkaid Fund this past year. We are pleased to list those who made gifts to the 2023 – 2024 Kinkaid Fund.

Varsity Basketball player Ethan Williams ’26

Varsity Basketball player Ethan Williams ’26

 

The Kinkaid Legacy Society 2023-2024

The Kinkaid Legacy Society recognizes and honors those who affirm their commitment to Kinkaid through purposeful planning and provision in their estates. The School is forever grateful to all those who choose to leave an enduring legacy to strengthen this beloved institution for generations to come. 

With Gratitude

The Kinkaid School is grateful for these most recent gifts made through an estate.

 Katherine Susman Howe Estate

Kath Howe graduated from The Kinkaid School in 1964. She earned her BA in Art  History and an MA in Museology and enjoyed a 40+ year career with the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. In gratitude for one of the institutions that shaped her life, Kath included a percentage bequest in her will to provide unrestricted funds for use in the libraries at The Kinkaid School.  

Lynn Rutland Rafferty Estate

Mrs. Rafferty was very generous to Kinkaid throughout her life, so naturally, her children Gail Wolf Orr ’81 and Bill Wolf ’83 decided the perfect way to honor their mother and support the School she valued so much was to give mineral assets that were difficult to divide. It allowed them to avoid splitting a relatively illiquid asset between heirs while supporting the future of Kinkaid.

Charlotte Orr and John ’79 & Ellen Rutherford at the Opening of the Temporary Upper School Building

Charlotte Orr and John ’79 & Ellen Rutherford at the Opening of the Temporary Upper School Building

 

 Faithful Falcons

Faithful Falcons are donors who have given for 20, 15, and 10 years consecutively to The Kinkaid Fund.  The incredible generosity and loyal support of these donors demonstrate a commitment to excellence.  It is an honor to acknowledge their deep dedication to the School.

Cast of the Upper School Musical “Cinderella”

Cast of the Upper School Musical “Cinderella”

 

Newly Endowed Funds

The Kinkaid School is extremely grateful to the following donors who have generously made an investment to the School's Endowment. These funds create a legacy in an area of special interest to the donor. Endowment funds are one of Kinkaid's most powerful financial tools, Director of Advancement Tom Moore at 713.243.5045 or tom.moore@kinkaid.org.

The Carmen and Alex Gomez Endowed Scholarship

The Carmen and Alex Gomez Endowed Scholarship provides need-based financial aid for a capable, talented, and deserving student.

The Katherine S. Howe Endowed Library Fund

A gift from the estate of Katherine S. Howe ’64 supports the purchase of books for Kinkaid’s libraries.

The John O’Quinn Foundation Endowed Director for The Center for Wellbeing and Success

A gift to support the salary of the Director of The Center for Wellbeing and Success.

The Asha and Farid Virani Endowment for Wellbeing Speakers

A gift from Asha and Farid Virani to establish an endowment to support speakers for The Center for Wellbeing and Success. 

The Lisa and Gordon Wood Endowed Scholarship

The Lisa and Gordon Wood Endowed Scholarship provides need-based financial aid for a capable, talented, and deserving student.

Middle School students Carly Hathorn ’29 and Presley Coleman ’29 sign the beam which has been installed in the New Upper School Building

Middle School students Carly Hathorn ’29 and Presley Coleman ’29 sign the beam which has been installed in the New Upper School Building

 

Restricted Gifts

Kinkaid is most grateful for the generosity of donors who provided gifts for restricted programs, financial aid scholarships, activities, and equipment outside of the School’s operating budget during the past fiscal year.

2023 Varsity Football Team

2023 Varsity Football Team

 

Matching Gift Organizations

Can your gift be doubled or tripled?  There are a large number of companies and foundations that contribute money to independent day schools through their employee matching gift programs.  The entities listed below have employees or directors who made gift to The Kinkaid School and matched those gifts.  Please inquire whether your company has such a program that includes independent schools. Kinkaid would greatly appreciate the “extra” gift.

Tribute Gifts

Kinkaid is most grateful for the generosity of donors who provided gifts in honor or memory of special people during the past fiscal year.

2023-2024 Financial Highlights