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TABLE OF CONTENTS

From the Head of School

2023-2024 Quick Facts

A Look at Our Financials

 

Your Giving Impact

Honor Roll of Donors

Pitch In for Congressional Gala

 

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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Congressional School Community,

Congressional School sincerely appreciates those individuals who generously made gifts to our school during the 2023-2024 school year. Accomplishing the school's goals takes the support of the entire community - parents, trustees, alumni, faculty & staff, alumni parents, grandparents, and friends. Through your contributions, our valued community members ensure that our students continue to have the very best educational experience possible.

It is also with sincere appreciation that we recognize those businesses, foundations, and community organizations that provide financial support, in-kind donations, and event sponsorship for Congressional School. Thank you for your support.

With deepest gratitude,

Edwin P. Gordon, PhD
Head of School

 

 

 

Edwin P. Gordon Head of Congressional School

2023-2024 Quick Facts

472 Students

33 Graduates

16 High Schools Attended

40+ Sponsors

765,956 Total Funds Raised

A Look at the Financials
Tuition & Fees (Gross)* $14,927,551
Summer Programs $3,966,172
Auxiliary Services** $1,298,254
Annual Giving and Other Gifts $423,614
Gala (Net of Expenses) $204,641
Investment Returns/Finance Charges $558,899
Other $87,774
TOTAL REVENUE $21,466,905
Revenue-Updated

* Student aid includes financial aid, remission, and K credit
** Includes before and after care, lunch, and transportation
Excludes Investment losses above

Expenses Updated
Instructional $8,643,664
Summer Programs $2,592,347
Student Aid $1,489,353
Administrative General $1,839,722
Plant Operations $1,671,831
Interest & Depreciation Expense $1,335,637
Auxiliary Services $744,252
Technology $350,255
Other $221,780
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,888,841

 

 

 
Congressional Fund $382,542
Gala (Net) $204,641
Private Gifts $136,897
Endowment Donations $41,876
TOTAL $765,956

 

 

Money Raised

Your Giving Impact

Your investment in Congressional School affirms its direction and the important work we are doing in service of the children entrusted to our care. Following are just a few ways in which your gifts to Congressional School made an impact in the 2023-2024 school year. 

Picture of Congressional School's main building
In 2024 we saw significant campus enhancements, including the renovation of the iconic front entrance of the Big School. We also installed an extensive outdoor patio as a space for learning, play, and community getherings. And, we made a major renovation and enhancement to our security booth and front entrance.
Image of Jason Curry, Artist in Residence at Congressional School
As part of the school's multi-year arts initiative, students and faculty welcomed two Artist in Residence to the school in 2024, Jason Curry, an independent school music educator in New York City and saxophonist who performs with Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Amy Fitts, a theatre educator and professional Broadway actor.
Teresa Do, Librarian at Congressional School
In 2024, we announced the winners of the Head of School Innovation Grants. The recipients of these grants have the opportunity to develop effective and engaging learning opportunities beyond what is already offered in the academic program. Five talented faculty members received the grants and used the funds for professional development and program development that is benefitting our students now.
Field Trips at Congressional School
We take full advantage of the abundant resources within easy reach in the Washington, DC area. Students enrich their learning with visits to theaters, museums, galleries, and historical sites. In mlddle school they venture further afield to study at the Clifton Institute, and environmental studies at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. In 2025, we are adding our most exciting excursion yet, with a week-long civil rights tour for our 8th graders.
Colts Care is a social-emotional learning program providing an opportunity for small groups of middle school students to connect with our horses to learn how to care for them and build a connection. Interacting with animals has been proven to reduce stress and build empathy, and our gentle, friendly horses are perfect for this impactful program.
Colts Care is a social-emotional learning program providing an opportunity for small groups of middle school students to connect with our horses to learn how to care for them and build a connection. Interacting with animals has been proven to reduce stress and build empathy, and our gentle, friendly horses are perfect for this impactful program.
Student swimming at Congressional School
With the opening of the Rameika Family Aquatics Center, we have added swimming as a new physical education unit for students in Kindergarten-Grade 4. In consultation with the Red Cross and the YMCA swim curriculums, the physical education department has constructed a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for all levels of swimmers, and the heated pool allows for swimming well into the fall and in the spring.
Students perform Go Fish at Congressional School
The annual musical has been a tradition at Congressional, featuring students from preschool to 8th grade. As we've grown, we've seen a need for our younger learners to branch off and create their own musical production. With two highly successful primary school performances behind us, we know our preschool - grade 2 students will continue this new tradition well into the future. Now we have two annual musicals to look forward to each year.
Educational Excellence at Congressional School
With your support, we are able to enhance our academic programs through investments in innovative curriculum, resources, and technology, and we can invest in professional development to ensure our faculty remains at the forefront of educational best practices.
The fun and learning doesn't end at the conclusion of the school day. We offer a robust after school program, with activities that are both fun and educational. Our qualified, experienced staff supervises activities and facilitates student engagement.
The fun and learning doesn't end at the conclusion of the school day. We offer a robust after school program, with activities that are both fun and educational. Our qualified, experienced staff supervises activities and facilitates student engagement.

 

Congressional relies on the Congressional Fund to provide critical support for the operating budget.

Gifts to the Congressional Fund contribute to all areas of the school, and each gift makes an immediate impact on our students' education, allowing the school to offer more resources to students and faculty than would be possible if we relied on tuition revenue alone.

 

The Congressional Fund Honor Roll of Donors

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this report. If you find an error or omission, please accept our apologies and contact our Advancement Office at advancement@congressionalschool.org.

Lifetime Giving Societies

Lifetime Giving Societies include cumulative gifts to Congressional School of $100,000 or more. We are grateful for the support of our most committed donors, and we celebrate them through our four lifetime giving societies.

Annual Giving Circles

Recognizing annual leadership donors to Congressional School.

Parent Giving

The partnership and generosity of our current parents are essential to the success of Congressional School's fundraising efforts. Thank you to all families who supported The Congressional Fund from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024

Alumni & Alumni Families

By giving back to Congressional School, alumni families can ensure that everything they love about Congressional can be experienced by young learners for years to come.

Faculty & Staff Giving

Our faculty and staff understand the importance of philanthropic contributions in ensuring the school delivers a program of excellence. Through contributions to the Congressional Fund, they have led by example and inspired others to make Congressional a philanthropic priority.

Grandfriends (Current & Alumni)

We are grateful to the many grandparents who know how important Congressional School is to their grandchildren, and have invested in their school community.

Business, Foundation, Matching Gifts

Corporate donations can double or even triple the impact of gifts to Congressional School. Thank you to all the businesses that supported Congressional in the 2023-2024 school year, through matching gifts and sponsorships.

Camp Families & Other Friends

We are very grateful to the many Camp families and other friends of the school, who made Congressional a philanthropic priority in the 2023-2024 school year.

Class of 2024 Legacy Gift 

Thank you to the families in the Class of 2024 who contributed to the class gift of an art display case to be installed as part of the Big School cafeteria renovation.

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PITCH IN FOR CONGRESSIONAL

On Friday, April 19, 2024, we celebrated at our Pitch in for Congressional Gala by coming together to raise funds to kick-start the transformation of two of our most used and loved spaces on campus: the Big School cafeteria and the Little School playgrounds. Having spaces on campus that meet the needs of our community is our goal and is the primary purpose behind these two important capital projects. Plans are underway for the renovations which will be a multi-phase endeavor.

 

Learn More: Two Projects, One Shared Vision

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors