Annual Report
2024-2025
Thank you for your confidence and investment in The Kinkaid School.
A Message from the Head of School
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I always say that it is the people who make Kinkaid such a strong
institution, and this is never more true than when you dedicate your time, talents, and treasures for future Kinkaidians. On behalf of our community, thank you for your vital support of The Kinkaid School!
Our Falcon Family – from our youngest learners to our Upper School students, faculty, staff, and parents who are regularly on campus to our grandparents, alumni, and friends who share in many of our treasured traditions – are all committed to the future of our beloved school. Year after year, I am constantly amazed by the philanthropy and volunteerism on display at Kinkaid, and this year is no exception. After last year’s record shattering levels in giving, I thought we would be hard pressed to match it this year, but I am humbled to say you have proven me wrong. Your extraordinary contributions will help us to further grow and deliver unparalleled educational opportunities for our current and future students for generations to come.
“Your generosity allows Kinkaid to meet and exceed our important mission, set forth by Mrs. Kinkaid nearly 120 years ago, to prepare our students to lead, serve, and become contributing citizens to Kinkaid, our country, and the global community.”
“The success of Kinkaid’s annual fund and special event fundraising could not have happened without our incredible advancement volunteers. Your devotion is unmatched, and we are delighted to list you in this report.”
A Message from the Advancement Team
Dear Kinkaid Community,
We are deeply grateful for the generosity and dedication of the Kinkaid community. Your gifts of time, talent, and resources during the 2024–2025 school year enriched the lives of our students and teachers in countless ways.
Gifts to The Kinkaid Fund totaled $4,380,999, once again surpassing the previous year’s record and reflecting our community’s shared commitment to excellence. We are especially thankful to Advancement Committee Chair Jessica Brazelton and to the many volunteers whose hard work and dedication made this success possible.
We also extend heartfelt thanks to our signature event chairs — Kinkaid Open Chair Jim Thomson ’05; Book Fair Chair Casey Williams Hedges ’02; Auction Chairs Erin Jones Brown ’96, Anooshea Taghdisi, and Jennifer Zach; Sporting Clays Chair Scott Frankel ’99; and Field Day Chair Blair Richardson Loocke ’99 — for leading beloved traditions that bring our community together while providing generous support for All In.
Volunteer Leadership
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.
Auction 2025 Chairs with husbands - Anooshea & Alan Taghdisi, Jennifer & Ron Zach, and Erin '96 & Wil Brown '95
Annual Giving
We gratefully acknowledge the 2,131 donors who generously contributed $4,380,999 to the 2024–2025 Kinkaid Fund.
The Founders Society
The 1906 Society
Alumni parents and grandparents of 2025 graduates
Thank you to the parent community for generously giving a total of $2,787,831 to the 2024–2025 Kinkaid Fund.
Thank you to the parents of alumni who kindly supported Kinkaid with gifts of $1,044,227. Please note this list does not include parents who currently have children attending Kinkaid.
Many thanks to grandparents for giving $550,254 to the 2024–2025 Kinkaid Fund. The grandparents listed made a gift of $250 or more in honor of their grandchildren.
Rajen & Ela Batavia and Ramona & Fredrick Nader at the Moms & Dads of Kinkaid Grads reception
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 $1,874,291.
The Purple & Gold Society
The Purple & Gold Society was created to recognize young alumni who give to The Kinkaid Fund at a leadership level: $1000+ (Classes 2005– 2012) and $500 (Classes 2013–2020). We are pleased to acknowledge the 134 donors who were members of The Purple & Gold Society.
Tyler Higby '15 with Molly Higby, 2025 Edward M. Trusty Jr. Core Values Award Recipient
Gifts from Kinkaid’s faculty and staff demonstrate their support of the School’s mission - 82% supported The Kinkaid Fund this past year. We are pleased to list those who made gifts to the 2024–2025 Kinkaid Fund.
The Kinkaid Legacy Society
The Kinkaid Legacy Society recognizes and honors those who affirm their commitment to Kinkaid through purposeful planning and provision in their estates. We are forever grateful to all those who chose to leave an enduring legacy to strengthen our school for generations to come.
Field Day 2025 May Pole
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.
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, offering perpetual stability and flexibility. If you are interested in making a contribution to any of these funds or would like information on creating a named endowment, please contact Director of Advancement Bridget Hennessey at 713.243.5044 or bridget.hennessey@kinkaid.org.
The 2024 SPC Championship Football Team and Cheer Team
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.
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 gifts 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.
Board Chair Steve Mach, former Head of School Don North, former Director of Advancement Tom Moore, former Board Chair Ed Frank '68, and Head of School Jonathan Eades
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.
Chloe Madeline Childress '25
Margaret Gaffney Sheedy '35
2024-2025 Financial Highlights
Revenues
- Tuition & Fees: $50,972,934
- The Kinkaid Fund: $4,380,999
- Endowment Distribution: $4,590,583
- Other Revenue (including investment income): $2,075,340
Total Revenue: $62,019,856
Expenses
- Educational: $38,242,750
- Administrative: $10,420,999
- Capital Expenditures: $1,250,000
- Financial Aid: $4,783,642
- Facilities & Utilities: $5,816,809
- Other: $718,364
Total Expenses: $61,232,564
Difference: $787,292 ($705,999 designated for the All In Campaign)