endowment & capital funding

Creating an environment that fosters the spirit of trailblazing and allows students to be themselves takes the support of the entire community.

Endowment giving will always be an area of focus for Flint Hill with the School’s long-term financial health in mind. Thank you to the many Flint Hill families and friends whose generous contributions created a dynamic and enriching environment for students and faculty to advance their academic, athletic, and artistic interests and expertise.

Gifts to endowment funds and capital projects are a way to make an impact. Unlike gifts to the Flint Hill Fund, gifts to endowments are invested and only the interest is spent. To learn more about the details of endowment gifts and how you can make a long-term difference to Flint Hill, contact Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Meredith C. VanDuyne at mvanduyne@flinthill.org  or 703.584.2351.

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Alloy Family Endowed Fund
Established in 2012 by Marjie and Steve Alloy, parents of Dana ’12, Brandon ’14, and Lindsey ’18, this endowment supports financial aid to Lower School students.

Carbonell Family Endowed Fund for Financial Aid
Established in 2012 by Michèle and Nelson Carbonell, parents of Carmen ’07, Roxana ’09, and Sophia ’14, this fund supports financial aid.

Davis Family Endowed Minority Scholarship Fund
Established in 2000 by Nate and Al Gene Davis, and their children Taylor ’03, Darren H ’05, and Jasmine ’08, this fund supports a lower school student of color as well as a scholarship to a female African-American Upper School student from the Northern Virginia area.

Hunter Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by David Hunter, father of John Hunter ’85, this fund supports financial aid scholarships to families of students with a preference given to siblings of Flint Hill School students and alumni.

Jasper P. Horne Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Mrs. Patricia H. Dresser, past parent and former faculty member, in honor of her father, Jasper P. Horne Jr., this fund supports a scholarship to a rising senior who best embodies the qualities of a scholar-athlete.

John M. Thomas Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2022 upon his retirement following 17 years of distinguished service as Headmaster of Flint Hill, this endowment supports financial aid to a deserving student. Preference is given to children of parents who lead lives in service to others, especially in professions whose remuneration may typically put an independent school education out of financial reach. For example, children of firefighters, nurses, law enforcement officers, military, public school teachers and mental health professionals.

The Lindsay Family Scholarship Fund
Established in 2017 by Priscilla and David Lindsay, grandparents of three Flint Hill students, this endowment supports financial aid to Lower School students.

The Mary and Daniel Loughran Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 by the Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation, this fund supports financial aid so that we can admit and matriculate underrepresented students who will enrich the atmosphere of learning for all.

Parents’ Association Financial Aid Endowment
Established in 2012 by Flint Hill School’s Parents’ Association in honor of Sally Hazel, past Parents’ Association president, this fund supports financial aid to families of current students who experience unexpected financial hardship.

Peter Brendsel Family Fund
Established in 2007 in memory and honor of Peter David Brendsel, son of Leland and Diane Brendsel, and brother of Jon, the Peter Brendsel Family Fund supports financial aid scholarships to graduates of the Emerging Scholars (ES).

Rota Lee Endowed Scholarship 
Established in 2021 by Richard Young, parent of Angelica Young ’13, this endowment supports financial aid to a deserving student. It is in memory of Ms. Lee, who exemplified perseverance and determination. When faced with obstacles she found ways past them. Preference is given to a student entering in grade 6 or higher and whose life experience has also demonstrated the ability to overcome hurdles and show resilience.

The Dunn Family Endowed Fund for The Advancement of Academic Excellence
Established in 1999 by former trustee Gibson Dunn and his wife Cheryl, this fund supports the academic portion of the School’s mission. It was their desire to expand the opportunities for students to excel — to maximize opportunities for students to pursue intellectual achievement and excellence.

Faculty Summer Study and Enrichment Endowed Fund
Established in 2007 at the Flint Hill School Gala, this fund promotes faculty growth and enrichment.

Brody Endowed Memorial Fund
Established in 1993, in honor and memory of the mother of former Flint Hill English teacher Maddie Krug, grandmother of Zach Krug ’95 and Katie Krug ’97, and great-grandmother of Sydney Krug ’23, Jacqueline Krug ’25, and Andie Krug ’29, income from this fund supports a yearly-endowed award to a rising senior for excellence in music.

Colonel Alan Ferguson-Warren Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 1993, by the Flint Hill Alumni Association, in memory and honor of Flint Hill’s legendary English Department Chair (1960-75) Colonel Alan Ferguson-Warren, this fund supports a scholarship to a rising senior for excellence in English.

Colonel Wilber M. Gaige Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1997 by Colonel Wilber M. Gaige Jr., Flint Hill History Department chair (1958-75) and Economics teacher, and his daughter, Lois Kirkland, to support a scholarship to a rising senior for excellence in history and citizenship.

Driving Spirit Faculty Awards
Established in 2006 in honor of former faculty and staff members Hank Berg and Cathy Campbell, this fund supports awards to faculty and staff members in recognition for their demonstration of “ethical leadership; diligent intellectual scholarship; and a commitment to teaching, coaching, and mentoring students.”

Rota Lee Memorial Endowed Prize
Established in 2021 by Richard Young, parent of Angelica Young ‘13, this endowment supports awarding an annual prize to a Middle or Upper School student during the end of year school ceremonies. It is in memory of Ms. Lee, who exemplified perseverance and determination. When faced with obstacles she found ways past them. The prize will be awarded annually to a student who, during the previous year, has demonstrated their ability to overcome a personal or school challenge.

Anne Hazel Endowed Lecture Series Fund
Established in 2001, by Anne Hazel, in honor of her husband Til Hazel, Flint Hill’s founding chairman emeritus, to support special lectures at the School featuring prominent speakers and visiting scholars.

The Stephen Case Foundation Endowed Fund for Technology
Established in 1998 by Stephen and Jean Case, who were passionate about technology and recognized the future use of computers in the education of children, this fund allows the School to continue its development of a model technology program as well as to ensure it is self-sustaining and funded in perpetuity.

William A. Hazel Family Learning Center Endowment
Established in 1999 by William and Eleanor Hazel and their family, who were passionate about supporting students who learn differently with personalized attention and special academic help. This endowment supports our Learning Centers.

General Endowment Fund
Established in 2006 as part of the Capital Campaign, this fund provides unrestricted support to the School.

John T. Hazel Jr. Leadership Endowed Fund
Established in 2012 by Michelle and Len Leader, parents of Brandon ’05 and Jared ’10, in honor of Til Hazel, Flint Hill School’s founding chairman emeritus, this endowment supports the operating budget.

NAMED SPACES

To learn more about current naming opportunities, please contact Assistant Head of School Institutional Advancement Meredith Cook VanDuyne at 703.584.2351 or mvanduyne@flinthill.org.

MEET THE TEAM

Meredith VanDuyne

Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement

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Katie Evans

Director of Leadership Giving

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Chris Kitzmiller

Director of the Flint Hill Fund

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Olivia Landrum

Advancement Officer and Head Dance Team Coach

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Tiffany Parry

Director of Engagement and Stewardship

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Rico Reed

Admission Officer, Grades 5-6; Alumni Ambassador; and Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach

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Melissa Riley

Advancement Officer and Advancement Data Specialist

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Anne Scherer

Director of Database and Donor Services

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Maria Taylor

Director of Alumni Relations

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