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OUR STUDENTS ARE THE FUTURE!
MERCER ISLAND
SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
DEDICATED TO
MAKING OUR SCHOOLS THE
BEST IN THE STATE!
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation believes
every child deserves an excellent education. It
is our promise to the students in Mercer Island
public schools–to the entire community–that
with your help, we will make that happen.
2014-2015 MERCER ISLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Marcy Berejka
Jackie Brown
Jessica Crump
David D’Souza
Mark Eskridge*
Jaymi Garvett
James Gwertzman
Carmen Jacobs
Betsy O’Connell
Betsy Robertson*
Rob Spalding
Cliff Sharples
Greta Stednick
Erica Tripard*
Emily Wion
Sophy Yang
*Missing from photo
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTS
Every day of the school year, at each school on the Island, our Mercer Island Schools Foundation makes a difference.
That difference is keenly focused on enriching our students’ basic education and making Mercer Island school district the
best in the state. Together, we are providing our children with an investment in their education that will last a lifetime.
When we say “our” Mercer Island Schools Foundation, who do we mean?
• We are families who chose to move here because we wanted our children to attend great public schools.
• We are families who grew up here and moved back because we wanted our kids to experience what we benefited
from: a sense of community and great local schools.
• We are community members who recognize that strong public schools are a vital part of our special Island
community as a whole.
Rob Spalding and Emily Wion
Over the years, thousands of Islanders have donated to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation, knowing
that education is the greatest investment they could provide to our local children. These contributions
have provided students the tools needed to be successful in K-12 and beyond: new textbooks, classroom
equipment, improved curriculum and enrichment activities and, most importantly, highly trained and
exceptional educators who stand by our children each and every day. As we start a new school year, it
is our hope to continue this strong tradition.
Our upcoming fall campaign is focused on raising funds to support academic curriculum and enrichment
in all schools. On November 3rd and 4th, Phone-a-Thon community volunteers will call all households
on the Island with school-age children and ask for a $500 donation per child towards this end.
In recent years, our spring fundraising campaign has raised additional funds for the school district to
“Bridge the Gap” and ensure that class sizes remain as small as possible. On April 28th, we will host
our annual Breakfast of Champions with this same goal. As the state continues to struggle with how to
appropriately fund basic public education, we will continue to look to the future–investing our community
resources to provide exceptional education opportunities for each student.
Thank you all for being a part of our Island community and investing to make our schools the
best in the state!
Rob Spalding and Emily Wion, Co-Presidents, MISF Board of Directors
GREAT SCHOOLS,
GREAT COMMUNITY!
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EDUCATION:
THE GREATEST GIFT WE GIVE
OUR CHILDREN.
Left and center: Margaret Penny, 1983 Mercer Island
graduate; former Superior Court Judge and Senior Counsel.
Right: With Annie Sowards, Class of 2022
“I was in ninth grade when we moved to Mercer Island.
Alita Kaier, my teacher at “South,” taught me the power
of words and good writing skills. Milt Yanick and Ruth
Newman taught Humanities Block at the high school,
and their non-traditional approach to teaching the arts,
humanities, and philosophy greatly enhanced my desire to know and experience the world
and other cultures, and to think logically, critically and more deeply. I’m certain these early
developed skills contributed to my success in law school, the courtroom and life.
I’m grateful for the sacrifices my family made to afford to live on Mercer Island so I could
attend Mercer Island Schools. I knew then that it was a unique place, and I realize it today
as I send my daughter to Lakeridge. It’s a safe, dynamic, forward-thinking, and challenging
place to launch learning, and I’m grateful and proud to be a graduate.”
Margaret Penny
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“We had heard great things about life on Mercer Island, and in particular
how great the schools could be for our three kids (ages 7, 4 and 2).
Lakeridge has been a great experience for
Jason, Executive Search Consultant
our oldest, who has settled right in.”
at Spencer Stuart, and Tiffin Baumgarten
-Jason and Tiffin Baumgarten
Their children will attend
Mercer Island Schools
Far left: Marilyn Morrison Chorak,
1990 Mercer Island graduate.
Far right: Julia Chorak, Class of 2021,
and Mason Chorak, Class of 2023.
“Growing up on Mercer Island and going through the school district really had a profound impact
on my life. I received an excellent education that prepared me for success. I want that same
advantage for my children, and am one of the numerous native Islanders who have returned so
their own children get that same quality education and sense of community that Mercer Island is
reknowned for. You probably know quite a few people just like me. That speaks volumes about our
community, and is a reflection of the support and quality of our schools. Let’s continue to ensure
excellence in education for our children and future generations by supporting the MISF.”
-Marilyn (Morrison) and Mario Chorak, with Julia and Mason
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“This fall
our kindergarten,
first and second grade
teachers launched a new
reading and word study
curriculum: Bookshop Common
Core. These new resources encompass all aspects
of our comprehensive literacy philosophy, support
our vision of personalizing learning, address the needs
of students across the learning spectrum, and
provide targeted professional development for
teachers. Once again we are reminded of the
fortunate partnership we have with MISF.”
Fred Rundle, MISD, Director,
Learning Services
“As soon as I was introduced to science in the Mercer Island
School District, I found my calling. The strength of that
education prepared me for a major in bioengineering and
then medical school and the military. Too bad it couldn’t
have prepared me for twins.”
Blake Riebe
Blake Riebe, 2001 Mercer Island graduate
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Lieutenant Medical Corps, United States Navy
NOVEMBER 3RD & 4TH
PHONE-A-THON
Together we will provide classroom materials,
resources and opportunities that will have lasting impact
on students–from aspiring Astronauts to Zoologists
and everything in between.
DEVELOP 21ST
CENTURY SKILLS:
Critical Thinking, Cross-Discipline
Thinking, Innovation, Collaboration,
Communication, Problem-Solving,
Technology Literacy in Curriculum Design
2020 Vision Investment Fund
$20,000
CREATING PERSONALIZED
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS:
Responsive to All Students Strengths,
Needs, Learning Styles and Interests,
Passions & Affinities
School Improvement Plans:
Island Park, Lakeridge, West Mercer,
IMS and Mercer Island High School
$74,300
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MAINTAINING THE
HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS
K–5 Tier II Supplemental Materials
IMS Second Step Anti-Bullying Curriculum
Different Learners Report Recommendations
Universal Benchmark Screening K-8
Literacy Review Grades 3-5
$42,500
IMAGINE
THE IMPACT YOU
CAN MAKE!
MAINTAINING THE
HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS
K-2 New Literacy Curriculum
K-12 Increased Enrollment Materials
K-5 Math Materials
K-8 Science Materials
$181,000
ALL IN FOR KIDS!
2014-2015 FALL FUNDING REQUEST:
$445,300
FINE ARTS
Music, Drama,
Dance and Visual Arts
at All Grade Levels
$33,000
INNOVATION
Classroom Enrichment
Grants Awarded to Teachers
for Exciting, Innovative
Classroom Projects to
Support Curriculum
$70,000
NATIONAL
BOARD CERTIFICATION
FOR TEACHERS
$8,000
DEVELOP
SELF-AWARENESS,
CITIZENSHIP, EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND
RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING
IMS Where Everyone Belongs
MIHS Bridges
$16,500
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KINDERGARTEN TO CAREER:
AN INVESTMENT
THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
Cliff Sharples, Co-CEO Fexy Media
2013 - 2014 REVENUE
Phone-A-Thon
Bridge the Gap Campaign
Special Events
Other Programs
Corporate Gift Match*
In-Kind
Realized Loss
on Investments
Interest & Dividends
TOTAL REVENUE
$
$
$
$
$
$
465,471
602,463
402,699
74,163
85,500
10,000
5%
Corporate
Gift Match
$85,500
25%
Special Events
$402,699
4%
Other
Programs
$74,163
37%
Bridge the Gap
Campaign
$602,463
28%
Phone-A-Thon
$465,471
$
(695)
$
176
___________
$ 1,639,777
1%
In-Kind
$10,000
0% Realized Loss on Investments ($695)
0% Interest & Dividends $176
2013 - 2014 DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING
Bridge the Gap
Academic Support
& Enrichment
General & Administrative
Fundraising & Development
Breakfast Event
Professional Development/
Teachers
Student Support Programs
TOTAL EXPENSES
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets at Beginning of Year
NET ASSETS END OF YEAR
*
$
900,175
$
$
$
$
350,099
213,534
103,711
43,563
54%
Bridge the Gap
$900,175
21% Academic
Support & Enrichment
$350,099
$
38,901
$
11,307
13%
__________
General &
$
1,661,290
__________ Administrative
$213,534
6%
$ (107,013)
Fundraising &
Development
$ 1,095,378
$
988,365 ___________
Sharples children:
Wescott, Class of 2016
Yvonne, Class of 2019
Otto, Class of 2020
Tucker, Class of 2025
Jones, Class of 2025
$103,711
2%
Professional
Development/
Teachers
1% $38,901
3%
Student
Breakfast Support
Event
Programs
$43,563
$11,307
“When my family moved to Seattle a co-worker raved about the Mercer Island
school system being best in the state, in part due to the Mercer Island Schools
Foundation that “Paul Allen dumped a bunch of money into” to supplement
the district’s budget. While it turned out that Mr. Allen indeed did not start the
Foundation, the impact of MISF was and still is extraordinary, empowering and
partnering with a visionary school district that represents
one of the best models of public education. Having
just traveled the world with our five children for a
year, we have a newfound appreciation for the
commitment to education and the dedication
to our children’s potentials on Mercer Island,
with the Foundation playing a cornerstone
role in focusing the community’s
shared values.”
Cliff Sharples
Corporate Gift Match has been included in total revenue although not yet collected. Indepedent accounting firm,
Clark Nuber PS performed the Annual Review of Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
The complete independent Review Report on Financial Statements is available upon request.
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Mark
Your Calendar:
April 28th,
2015
Bridging the Gap to Fund their Future
“BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS”
Every spring our generous community comes together and invests the necessary resources to help
every child succeed. We are thrilled to have the tremendous support of 540 parents, community
members and business leaders at our annual “Breakfast of Champions.” To all of you we say,
Jean Enersen,
1963 Mercer Island graduate,
KING 5 televison, “Breakfast of Champions” Emcee
“THANK YOU!”
MEDALISTS $7,500
ANGELS $5,000
Anonymous (1)
“A good education makes a positive
difference in all our lives. A Mercer
Island education made a huge difference
in mine. Some of the best teachers
I had in MY LIFE were Mercer
Island teachers. I thank you!”
Jean Enersen
Jackie Brown & Alesia Pinney
Mark & Lisa Caputo
Brad & Judy Chase
Michael & Sharon Deal
Eric & Holly Dillon
Bill & Jill Gormley
Pete & Leslie Magid Higgins
Michael & Rachel Hubbard
Peter & Carmen Jacobs
Kirk & Diane Johnson
Shane & Dana Kim
Tim & Lisa Kittilsby
Bob & Sarah Lesko
Tom & Juli Lindquist
Lott Family Foundation
Rob MacAulay & Keri Ellison
Rob & Bettina Paek
Suri & Mala Raman
Ken & Betsy Robertson
Tom Robinson & Carla Murray
Kent & Sarah Rowe
Stuart & Lucy Williams
TEAMMATES $2,500
Coldwell Banker Bain - Mercer Island Office
Integrus Architecture
*Islander Middle School
John L. Scott - Mercer Island Office
Mahlum Architects
Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
Othodontic Associates of Mercer Island
Drs. Kara McCulloch & Bill McNeill
*West Mercer Elementary School
TEAM OF HONOR $500
Maloof Family LLC
Yoga Bliss
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Blazing Bagels
EK Beverage
Mercer Island Florist
Starbucks Coffee Company
Tropicana
*Courtesy of anonymous private donation
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“Mercer Island’s ‘Spirit of Excellence’ is more than just
a memorable phrase or motto. It’s a way of life here on
Mercer Island, a true description of what our community
values. So whether or not you live on Mercer Island,
whether or not you do business on Mercer Island, your
investment with the Mercer Island Schools Foundation
means you are part of something special that provides a
beacon of light for every community on what can be accomplished when we
work together. We literally could not perform at this level and sustain it without
you, an amazing Mercer Island community. We are fortunate indeed!”
Dr. Gary Plano, Superindendent, Mercer Island School District
DONORS
This past year donations to the Mercer Island Schools
Foundation topped $1.6 million. On these pages we
recognize our donors and celebrate parents, friends, alumni,
organizations and business partners for their personal
commitment to providing innovation and excellence for
all students attending Mercer Island public schools.
Special Recognition
$10,000+
Mark & Lisa Caputo Brad & Judy Chase Eric & Holly Dillon David D’Souza & Linda Floyd Michael & Rachel Hubbard Kirk & Diane Johnson Simon & Enas Muzio Mala & Suri Raman Kent & Sarah Rowe Estate of Theodora Mae Speer Stuart & Lucy Williams Anonymous (1)
Honors
$5,000-$9,999
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Penny Yantis
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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Suzanne McAdam
Annual Report Design: Ann Rhodes/Rhodes-D-Signs
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Lisa Novak/Julie Duffié
Warrren & Jill Ashton Jackie Brown & Alesia Pinney Don Burdick & Rebecca Wells Michael & Sharon Deal Mark & Katherine Eskridge Matt & Michelle Galvin Daniel & Michele Glasser Bill & Jill Gormley Daniel & Karen Grove Daniel & Sandra Harper Greg & Kristin Hart Scott & Tammy Heydon Pete Higgins & Leslie Magid Higgins Ku-Yuen Hsue & Patricia Rodrigues-Hsue Peter & Carmen Jacobs Shane & Dana Kim Tim & Lisa Kittilsby Alex & Sandy Lee Nick & Rachel Lenington Tom & Juli Lindquist Derek Loeser & Katherine Van Kessel Rob MacAulay & Keri Ellison Subeer & Sonia Manhas Eric & Celeste Martinez Garth & May Novack Rob & Bettina Paek Douglas & Carol Powell Ken & Betsy Robertson Brent Robertson & Indra Trujillo Tom Robinson & Carla Murray Matt & Amy Shobe Mackenzie Skene & Suzanne Lusnia Lynne Thompson Anonymous (5)
Benefactors
$2,500-$4,999
Lindsay Anderson & Janet Piehl John & Nikkole Anderson Richard & Karla Aylen David & Cindy Baker Thomas Ball & Catherine Ramsey David & Kimberly Barenborg Alexander & Barrett Barnett Bruce & Nannette Bassett Christian & Joan Belady Sean & Shelley Boyle Charles & Lorie Brighton Elizabeth & Richard Buchan Chen & Anita Chuck Martin & Jennifer Coles Jeff & Kim Comstock Leslie & Kurt Dammeier Mitch Eide & Laurie Snyder Adel & Brenda El-Ghazzawy Brian & Anne Emanuels Jeffrey & Elizabeth Evans Jason & Sharon Fischel Chad & Wendi Fischer Kevin & Andrea Fitzwilson Garth & Molly Fort Mark Frohlich & Anne Marie Krivens Ed & Lois Fuhr Kyle & Rachel Garton Steven & Anne Gillis Cindy & Gordon Goetzmann Brett & Vicki Goldfarb Greg & Shannon Gottesman Dan Grausz & Clare Meeker Jason & Erin Gurney Aaron & Christina Hendelman Tom Henderson & Sue Biggins Virl & Nancy Hill Matthew Hill & Leilani Paras Doron & Dina Holan Jim Hugunin & Aleta Finnila Garrett & Rachel Hyman Dz-Mou Jung & Woanfinn Kim Jerome Kavesh & Michelle Pierce Kavesh Jerry King & Sue Eastman King Jeremy & Danica Knievel Aaron & Stephanie Kornblum Marc & Donita Lacrampe Kevin & Julie Larkin Jeff Latkowski & Gwen Loosmore Sam & Sarah LeClercq Ed & Diana Lein Yiheng Li & Qi Jiang Lewis Malakoff & Michelle Feder Richard & Jennifer Marcou Christopher & Ellen Marks David & Jodi McCarthy Cliff McElroy & Veronica Golden John & Carla Monahan Charles & Laura Moore Allison Nelson & Tom Bailey Mohammed Obeidat & Arwa Hijazi Daniel & Angelina Odievich Eric & Melissa Papesh Lester & Keiko Permut Nick & Angelique Phillips Chris Pirie & Deborah Newell Dr. Gary Plano
Carl & Donna Platou Ian & Grete Porteous Tim & Lori Punke
Paul & Julie Roe Rich Rorem & Linda Williams Rorem Steve & Betsy Rosenman Michael & Christine Rupp Christian & Mickey Schiller Roger & Cari Shanafelt Stan Shurygailo & Lucretia Hughes Jon Sjothun & Sara Marxen Daniel & Agata Smoots Rob & Kim Spalding Lorna Stern Edward Talerman & Dyan Simon Jan Ter Muelen & Ajoke Sobanjo-Ter Meulen Dan & Carla Thieme Jason & Erica Tripard Joost Van Haaren & Cynthia Haba Andrew & Deborah Voss Martin & Anne Wall Marcus & Kirsten Ward Wayne & Nancy Weil Mark & Kim Wilenski Thomas & Deborah Wrona Steve & Sophy Yang Alex Zhao & Shumei Lin Dave & Karen Zimmer Anonymous (2)
Patrons
$1,000-$2,499
Mak & Lynn Abulhosn Tom & Anne Acker Michael Adler & Michelle Goldberg Jay & Adrien Agoado Salim & Jennifer Alam Scott Alderman Torre Andrews & Dawn Bova James & Christine Armstrong Steven Arterberry & Catherine Tamaro Attisha Family
Phill Baber Thomas & Allison Bailey Russell & Ellen Baker John & Eva Banbury James & Jocelyn Barber Ponciano & Aileen Bautista Kevin & Melissa Bay Eric & Kathy Beckes Paige & Todd Behrbaum Douglas Bellin & Lisbeth Larkin Robert & Rita Bellitto David & Hilary Benson Itay & Nathalie Bentov Marc & Marcy Berejka Matthew & Stephanie Berry Brian & Deborah Bertlin Bruce & Karen Bethards Frederick Beuthel & Joanne Webster Greg & Stacy Bjarnason Susan Blakey Frank Blanchette & Kate Daly Jeff & Sheri Blumenthal Nick & Kami Bohlinger Robert Boksem & Katinka Gerards Kai Bottomley & Penelope Livingston Michael & Jane Bove Brad & Amy Brotherton Curtis & Angela Brown Patty Brown William Bunker & Joanne Kennedy Fred & Monica Burnside Neil Butler Matt & Sheryne Cadicamo John & Beverly Carey Robert & Jennifer Carmichael Derrick & Lauren Cartwright Enerino & Lisa Caruccio Peter & Lisa Casterella Alex Ceballos & Mireya Lewin William & Frances Chapman Hanson Char & Jennifer Sik Bret & Angie Chatalas M.C. & Denise Chen Robert Cherry & Clarice Turner Gerald & Joyce Chew Jeannie Cho Mario & Marilyn Chorak Gabriel Ciobanu & Julie Ogata Ciobanu Richard & Jane Clayton Jeff & Victoria Cleator Chris Cocks & Maya Davis Terry Coe & Lori Steager Coe Wilson & Susan Conn Brad Cookson & Chihiro Morishima Curtis & Sarah Cox Bill & C.C. Crenshaw Kristina Crothers & Mark Skirgaudas Whit & Jessica Crump David & Felicia Cummings Stan & Dilara Deal Roger & Sandra Dean Peter & Diane Demopulos Jessica DePaepe Pad & Julie Devine Suzanne Dintzis Russell & Marion Dorer Dwight Doty & Sian Roberts Patrick Dougherty & Christopher Belden Edward & Karen Dreyer Zheng Du & Xinyan Chen Bradford & Cristi Duea Kenneth & Julie Duffié Dave & Carol Eckert Chris & Anne Egan Bill & Erin Ellis Jeff & Michele Elwell Gordon & Susan Empey Jean Enersen Jesper & Tracy Eriksson Shawn & Tenley Evans Wayne Fang & Marlene Peng Richard & Maude Ferry Sean & Rachel Findlay Frank & Adrianne Finneran Brad & Peggy Fischer Kevin Flaherty & Tana Senn Christopher & Elizabeth Flume Daniel & Candace Friedman Robin & Jennell Fuchs Kyle & Andrea Fukano Mike Gallatin & Brenda Sandmaier Jeff & Beth Garr James & Aziza Gearhart John Geer & Eunyoung Kim Kevin & Irene Geisner Ellie & Arye Gittelman Lisa Glasser Fatime Goda & Gabor Koves Robert & Jiaru Goodwin Jay & Charlotte Gore Mark & Jean Greaves Charles & Monique Greer John & Pam Greer & Jay Greer Jacob & Stephanie Gribble Bob & Nicole Grogan Ron Guerra & Robin Moore Donald Guinee & Madeline Woodward Carol & Wayne Gullstad James Gwertzman & Maggie Tai Tucker Sherry Haba John & Laurie Hamilton Henry & Susan Hamilton Steven & Deborah Hannah J.R. & Patti Hanschen Daniel & Deborah Hanson Harinder Hanspal & Daljeet Kaur Ben & Amy Hartman David Hauge & Linda Geffen Doug & Jill Hawkins David & Jennifer Hayes Tamara & John Hendrickson Ira Hershkowitz Dennis & Tracy Hicks Hillard/Tangen Family
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Friends $500-$999
Mark Allen
Jeffrey & Mary Anderson Gretchen Anderson Marco Argenti & Barbara Quaranta Robert & Traci Arron Jay Ashberg & Rachel Hartman Scott Ashley & Frances Gaul Paul Ayan & Camilla Hedberg Ritu Bahl Jamison & Carolyn Balousek Richard & Ilene Barnwell Frank Baron & Wylie Burke Julie Barrows Tom Battisti & Anne Stanton Jon & Heidi Bazansky 11
“I really love Mercer Island. It’s
a safe, loving community where
people support and care for each
other. I love working at Mercer
Island High School in the classroom and on the football field.
The kids want to excel and the
parents support them. Being with
the teachers and other staff
members is a positive experience
for everyone involved. Happily,
I am a very proud uncle of a
whole new batch of Mercer
Island students.”
Brett Ogata
Brett Ogata,
1989 Mercer Island graduate
MIHS teacher and football coach,
Proud uncle
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DONATIONS
You, our valued supporters, are critical in helping us achieve our
shared vision to prepare every child in the Mercer Island public
schools for success in college, career and life.
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Shuh-Yueh & Jun-Ju Hsu Richard & Lillian Hsu Yong Huang & Yang Xu Dan & Kendra Hubbell Larry & Lori Hughes Jie Hui Lee & Sheryl Human Dan & Connie Hungate James & Margaret Hunt Peter & Libby Hutt Robert & Jamie Huynh Walter & Elaine Ingram David & Lorna Isenberg Jacqueline Jacobi Timothy & Ruth Jacobs John & Joanne Jacoby Fred & Susan Jarrett David & Ellen Jenner Bob & Rhoda Jensen Howard & Anne Jess Lu Ji Ditman Johnson & Carrie George Janet Johnson Greg Johnson & Tanya Bednarski Robert Johnson & Christine Shafner Brian & Julia Johnston Clayton & JoAnne Jones Dave & Deborah Jones Ralph & Dawn Jorgenson Steven & Peggy Sue Juergens Daniel Kalish Yohji Kameoka Jeffrey Kanter & Susan Kleiner Afsaneh & Mehdi Karami Dennis & Jennifer Karlinsky Tetsuden Kashima & Cecilia Kanako Kashima Deborah Katz Don & Mehri Kaufman Ajay Kaul & Aninda Mattoo Elaine Kavalok Kevin & Hannah Kelley Jeffrey & Karen J. Kelly Sean & Helen Kelly David & Heather Kelly-Hedrick Yukari Kemmotsu Kim Kendall & Corey Fagan Gerald & Liz Kenny Christine Kenyon Jeremiah & Robyn Kerr Kenny & Kristin Kim Chung & Hyunju Kim Adam & Kirsten Kinkead Kas Kinkead Mark & Nancy Kiviat Aaron & LeighAnne Kiviat Leslie & Denise Klaff Robert & Dale Klein Ross & Kimberly Klein Christopher Kline Pete & Shauna Knutson 13
“When my family moved to Mercer Island, I told my parents that someday
I’d move back to California, but that was long before I realized the gift they
had given me. Beautiful trees and parks, low crime, challenging schools with
teachers who genuinely cared, supportive community leaders and people
who knew me everywhere I went... gifts that I soon came to appreciate.
I never dreamed I’d return to raise my own family, but here we are! I was
neither musician nor athlete growing up, but my boys participate in band,
athletics and Scouts, and these experiences are icing on the cake. Today’s
MIHS graduates are well-rounded, possess a greater awareness
of the world around them and are taught to think bigger than
ever. Amazing outcomes from such a tiny community that I’m
proud to call home!”
TOTAL GIFTS
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation is proud to cultivate
the practice of charitable giving for public education on Mercer
Island. Since 1981, we have invested almost $18 million for
students and teachers in Mercer Island public schools!
Akio & Keiko Kobayashi Kouji & Motoko Kodera Randy & Laurie Koehler Victor Kogalovski & Viktoria Savvateeva Ken & Corina Kolbe Tom & Annie Koning Robert Konzek & Bonnie Beddall Dick & Linda Kozarek Jary & Niyati Krauser
Michael Krebs & Nancy Kezner
Peter & Gloria Krebs Shoba Krishnamurthy & Verivad Chandrasekaran Keith Kruger Inhoe Ku Sunil & Seema Kumar Markus Kunz & Jennifer Draper Bradlee Kurland & Sandy Samuel Andrew LaBadie Arthur & Annie Lam Victor & Cheryl Lamin Mark & Virginia Larson Michael & Claire Larson David & Nancy LaVallee Doris Lawler Charles & Charlene Leach Will & Lauren Leahy Michael & Tina Leavitt Debbie Hanson and family
Debbie Hanson, 1985 Mercer Island graduate
Matthew Hanson, 2014 Mercer Island graduate
Nick Hanson, Class of 2015
Connor Hanson, Class of 2019
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Mary Reeves Leber Todd Leber Thomas & Elif Lee Catherine Lee Brad Lee & Laura Lau Ryan & Cherrie Lee Chris & Janice Lee Pun Kin & Elizabeth Lee Geoffrey Lee & Lee Philpott Young Lee Tom & Kate Lepp Joan Lerner Kevin Leung & Ida Woo Eton Leung & Yee Yin Lee Robert & Maria Levenson Craig & Sandra Levin Bruce & Sharon Levy Robert Lewis Nianyu Li & Yan Shou Jake Li & Wu Moon Danny & Susan Liang James & June Lindsey Dave & Sandra Lindstrom David & Paige Linton Gregory Lipton & Wendy Kaufman Casey & Abigail Little Steve & Jenny Litzow Carol Lodmell Sally Loeser John & Karen Loeser Wally & Jill Logie Beth Larson Loken Robert & Alisa London Will & Breck Longstreth Michael & Judy Look Bruce & Andrea Lorig Quinn Loucks & Christine Bellas Janeth Loughney Donald & Diana Low Justin & Rachel Lowe Xunji Luo & Wei Du Paul & Jennifer Luong Mary Ann Lusby Levin & Janet Lynch Ian Scott & Jane Macrae Clark & Jody Magnuson Laurie Malmfeldt Sarah Mangold Stuart & Heidi Marr Cliff & Catherine Martin William 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American Endowment Foundation Amgen Foundation
Anchor QEA Auerbach Family Foundation Autodesk Bank of America Foundation Bank of New York Mellon BECU
Benevity Community Impact Trust
Bessemen Trust
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Chartwells School Dining Services
Cherry Lee Group LLC
Chinese Wushu
& Taichi Academcy LLC Christine Face & Body Studio Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Columbia Distributing
Coldwell Banker Bain - Mercer Island Office
Costco Crane Company Darigold Davidson Companies Dell Delman Family Trust Delta Dental of Washington Ebay, Inc. Expedia
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Frances Roth
& Stanley R. Schill Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Giving Program Center Google
Hornall Anderson Design Works
HSBC
IBM
Integrus Architecture Islander Middle School PTA
Island Park Elementary School PTA
John Elmer & Associates
John L. Scott - Mercer Island Office
Key Bank Foundation
Kids Co at Mercer Island Lakeridge Elementary School PTA
Lease Crutcher Lewis Lott Family Foundation Macrae Foundation Mahlum Architects Maloof Family LLC
The Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation Marsh & McLennan Companies
Mercer Island Acupuncture Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
Mercer Island High School PSTA
Mercer Island Preschool Association
Mercer Island PTA Council
Meredith Corporation
Merrill Lynch Foundation Microsoft Milliman Inc.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Global Impact Funding Trust National Philanthropic Trust Network for Good
Novartis
Ontario Hotel
Orthodontic Associates of Mercer Island
Drs. Kara McCoulloch & Bill McNeill
Oswald Outerwall Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program Plum Creek Timber PolyClinic
Porterhouse Capital Partners Pulte Group
Puget Sound Energy Russell Investments
Sanborn Schultz Miller Inc.
Schwab Charitable Fund The Seattle Foundation
Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund Starbucks
Susan R. & John W. Sullivan Foundation
T. Rowe Price Thompson & Delay Thrivent Financial True Value Mercer Island
Truist Unico Properties LLC United Jewish Foundation United Way of King County USBank Uwajimaya Vanguard Charitable
Endowment Program Varian Medical
Verizon Foundation
Visa GivingStation Washington Dental Service
Welfund Wells Fargo Foundation West Mercer Elementary School PTA
Yoga Bliss Anonymous (2)
Honorariums & Memorials
Carol Bain
Dan & Pat Braman
Ramona Behnke
Dan & Pat Braman
Jim Berrington
Dan & Pat Braman
Alexa & Jake Glasser
Lisa Glasser
Terry Hart
Dan & Pat Braman
Lee Jancke
Mike Walker & Grace Hamada
Cyndy Jensen
Dan & Pat Braman
David J. Jones
James & Laura Smith
Ruth Audrey Jones
James & Laura Smith
Jan Kentnor
Dan & Pat Braman
Sophia & Brandon Kirmer
Greater Houston Community Fdn
Hanna & Samo Lassila
Kimmo & Lara Lassila
Creighton Laughary
Mike Walker & Grace Hamada
Marcia LeVeque
Dan & Pat Braman
Patty Lewis
Dan & Pat Braman
Hoanh Nguyen
Dan & Pat Braman
Craig Olson
Dan & Pat Braman
Cora Marquardi Pirzio-Biroli
Lucia Pirzio-Biroli
Dave Segadelli
Dan & Pat Braman
Patty Shipman
Dan & Pat Braman
Community Partnership
Orthodontic Associates of Mercer Island
Drs. Kara McCoulloch & Bill McNeill
“Every year, we invest our donors’ gifts
in programs for the Mercer Island School
District because we believe excellent public
schools and successful students are necessary
components of a great community. We are
proud to support more than 4,200 children
in our schools and honored to have seen the profound impact
that your support has had on all students. Together, we are
all the Mercer Island Schools Foundation.”
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A BETTER ISLAND
The Mercer Island School District prepares students to be productive
contributors to society. By investing in the Mercer Island Schools
Foundation the entire community creates a positive, sustainable change
in our schools and contributes to the success of our next generation.
3. VISIT
www.mercerislandschoolsfoundation.com
to learn more about how your investment
impacts student achievement