Endowment Funds

Established at the Winston-Salem Foundation with a gift from Frank B. Hanes, Sr. to support Summit.

Established by the Summit Board of Trustees in memory of Joe Parrish, Jr., parent and Board member. The fund celebrates Joe’s joyful spirit, energy and enthusiasm in his love of sports, and provides support of the physical education and sports programs.

Established with a bequest from Miss Futrell, Summit’s Founder, to continue her work with children with specific learning differences.

Established by bequest from Kate S. Sink, Summit alumna and parent, for general support of Summit’s programs.

Established by Mr. Gray, this fund’s income will be used at the discretion of the Head of School.

The C. Barbour Strickland III ’67 Endowed Fund for Visual and Performing Arts was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign with a generous gift from Barbour Strickland ’67 to support Summit’s robust Visual and Performing Arts programs and curriculum for all Summit students.

Established to honor Clara Allen, Summit teacher for 34 years, and provide financial aid for students.

Established in loving memory of Jessi to help students experience the wonders of travel through Summit’s exchange program and other school sponsored trips.

Established in response to the Lovett Challenge during the Great Expectations, Building the Future Campaign to provide financial assistance to deserving students who might not otherwise be able to attend Summit.

Begun by Summit faculty and staff in 1991 and endowed by an anonymous donor during the Great Expectations Campaign to enable the head of school to address non-tuition related school expenses for deserving students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in loving memory of Mrs. DeBell by her family to provide financial aid to deserving students who otherwise would be unable to attend Summit.

Established in memory of Carl J. Perkinson by Mrs. Carl J. Perkinson, Mrs. Gladys Perkinson Hershey 1979, Mr. John Perkinson 1974 and Ms. Elizabeth Graves Perkinson 1971 to help students with demonstrated financial need enrich their educational experiences by participating in school-endorsed trips.

Established in loving memory of Sara by her family, classmates and friends in celebration of the joy of friendship, caring and kindness Sara and her classmates shared and to provide financial aid for deserving students.

In response to the Great Expectations Securing the Future Campaign, this fund was established in 2001 by an anonymous donor to provide need-based financial aid for deserving students. 

Established in loving memory of Donna by her colleagues at Summit, with additional funding from the Summit School Parents’ Association and other friends. In recognition of Donna’s 29 years of master teaching at Summit, this fund will support diversity through financial aid.

Established upon the merger of Triad Academy and Summit School to provide financial assistance for bright students diagnosed with dyslexia and related reading -based academic difficulties.

Established by Charles E. and Carolyn F. Moyer to honor their daughter, Katherine. This fund will provide need based financial aid for students whose families might not otherwise be able to afford a Summit education.

Established by Dr. Tuncer Cebeci in honor of his late wife, Sylvia Holt Cebeci, Summit School Class of 1956. This fund will provide need-based tuition assistance for deserving students.

Established in loving memory of Daniel by his family to provide need-based tuition assistance to children enrolled in Triad Academy at Summit School. Triad Academy specializes in educating children with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences. Learn more.

The John E. Allen, Jr. and Gloria Allen Scholarship Endowment Fund was established by generous friends and family of Coach John Allen and his wife, Gloria, in honor of John’s dedication to Summit, his students, and the basketball program. It supports the Financial Aid Endowment at Summit School, providing need-based financial assistance for students.

Established by a bequest from Charlie Davis '54 to honor his grandfather, John Pardue, in support of diversity and financial aid.

Established by Summit alums to honor John Seymour, a great teacher, coach, and friend who taught from 1967 to 1976. The John Seymour Scholarship Fund will award need-based financial assistance in perpetuity to deserving students to attend Summit School. Learn more.

The Wendy and Mike Brenner ’63 Family Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Wendy and Mike Brenner ’63 to support Summit’s Financial Aid Endowment for the Triad Division. This fund, made in honor of Jeff Turner, Director of Co-Curricular Programs and first-grade teacher to their son, Sam Blumstein ’11, provides need-based tuition assistance for students in the Triad Division at Summit School.

The Cullinan Family Endowment Fund for Financial Aid was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Anna Reilly and Matt Cullinan, along with their children, Grace Cullinan Patiño ’08, Walker Cullinan ’11, and Julia Cullinan ’14, to provide financial assistance to students.

The Eisenberg and Grosswald Family Endowed Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Lynn Brenner Eisenberg ’61 and Barry Eisenberg, and with Jennifer Eisenberg Grosswald ’85 and Paul Grosswald. This fund provides need-based tuition assistance for students enrolled in the Triad Division at Summit School.

The Fine and Pranikoff Endowed Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Ellie and Stuart Fine and Karen and Thomas Pranikoff. This fund provides need-based tuition assistance for students enrolled in the Triad Division at Summit School. 

The Foster Family Fund was established by Tate Foster Partsch ’90 and Joe Partsch during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign to support Summit’s Financial Aid Endowment and provide need-based tuition assistance for students.

The Hagan Family Endowed Fund was established by Ritu and Ben Hagan during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign and in honor of Ritu’s father, Suresh Virmani. The Hagan Family Endowed Fund provides need-based financial assistance to students.

The Michalek Family Endowment Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Kate and Joe Michalek. The fund supports the Financial Aid Endowment for Triad and provides need-based tuition assistance for students in the Triad Division at Summit School.

The Neely Family Scholarship Fund was created during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign in honor of Laura Davis Turner, a former English teacher and dear family friend. Created by Joyce Riddle Neely and her daughters, Len Neely Pruden ’92 and Rachel Neely Johnson ’99, the Neely Family Scholarship Fund provides need-based financial assistance to students.

The Pfefferkorn Foundation Tuition Assistance Endowment Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Rick Pfefferkorn ’72. This fund supports Summit’s Financial Aid Endowment and provides need-based tuition assistance for students.

The Roemer Family Endowed Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Henry C. Roemer, Jr.  This fund supports Summit’s Financial Aid Endowment and provides need-based tuition assistance for students.

The Self Family Endowment Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign in honor of Rebekah Self ‘22 to support Summit’s Financial Aid Endowment. The Self Family Endowment Fund provides need-based financial assistance to students.

The Terry Family Scholarship Endowment Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Marybeth and Chad Terry in honor of their children, Laura Terry, ’24, and Kate Terry ’29. This fund provides need-based tuition assistance for students enrolled in the Triad Division at Summit School.

The Liz and Taylor Williams Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Liz and Taylor Williams ‘02. This fund provides need-based tuition assistance for students.

The Emily and Edward Van Velsor Williamson Endowed Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Emily and Van Williamson to support Summit’s Financial Aid Endowment, providing need-based tuition assistance for students. 

Established to honor former Headmaster Doug Lewis and long-time teacher Bingle Lewis and to provide professional development opportunities for Summit faculty. Learn more.

Established in loving memory of Mrs. Sandlin to honor her 40 years of teaching and provide support for Summit faculty.

Established with a bequest from Aurelia Spaugh, one of Summit’s first teachers, to provide a four to six week mini-sabbatical for a teacher to travel, do research, study at other schools, etc.

Established with a bequest by Diana Dyer Wilson and added to during the Great Expectations campaign by her family to support programs, events, curriculum, and other resources that promote innovations in learning and teaching.

Established by Betty and Albert Butler, Summit parents, trustees and grandparents, to honor Doug and Bingle Lewis on the occasion of their retirement and to continue the Lewises’ commitment to supporting quality teaching at Summit.

Established by bequest from Anne Willis, Summit alumna, parent and grandparent, to honor Doug and Bingle Lewis and support quality teaching at Summit.

Established by Summit parents, Bungy and Henry Valk, in honor of the teachers who influenced their children, and to promote quality teaching for future generations of students.

Established by family and friends to honor Mrs. Douglas for her love of and dedication to Summit, and to recognize her parents who made a Summit education a priority for their daughter. This fund will reward teachers whose excellence and enthusiasm spark the flame of learning in students.

Established by bequest from Mary Lee Moore, parent of Thomas O. Moore III 1974, Robertson L. Moore 1976, Mary Lee H. Moore 1981, and grandparent of Thomas O. Moore IV 2006, George B. Moore 2008, David R. L. Moore 2010 and Elizabeth A. Moore 2014 to enhance teaching excellence at Summit.

Established to support professional development and learning opportunities for educators at Summit and throughout the wider community.

The Blanco Family Endowed Fund, created by Kristie and Jonathan Blanco ’87, supports Summit’s CEI Endowment for the Triad Division and Orton-Gillingham Training and professional development. The endowment is dedicated to funding opportunities including continuing education, specialized training programs, workshops, and other initiatives that enhance instructional quality and foster leadership development.

Anna Reilly and Matt Cullinan, along with their children, Grace Cullinan Patiño ’08, Walker Cullinan ’11, and Julia Cullinan ’14 established the Triad CEI Endowment Fund as a lasting commitment to advancing and enriching educators within the Triad Division. Recognizing the vital role that teachers and staff play in shaping the educational experience and outcomes of students, the Cullinan Family sought to create a resource to directly support the ongoing professional growth of the Triad Division faculty and staff. 

The Koman Family Endowed Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Leigh and Andrew Koman in honor of their children, Amy Koman Grady '94 and Alexander Koman '99. This fund supports Summit’s Center for Excellence and Innovation Endowment, which allows teachers to engage in professional conferences, explore new and innovative programs, and collaborate by sharing their knowledge with peers and faculty.

The Margaret Driscoll Townsend ’78 and David Townsend Family Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Margaret and David Townsend. This fund supports Summit’s Center for Excellence and Innovation Endowment, which allows teachers to engage in professional conferences, explore new and innovative programs, and collaborate by sharing their knowledge with peers and faculty.

The Wauford Family Endowed Fund was established during the Seeding Possibilities Comprehensive Campaign by Amy and Hayes Wauford ’98. The fund supports Summit’s Center for Excellence and Innovation Endowment, which allows teachers to engage in professional conferences, explore new and innovative programs, and collaborate by sharing their knowledge with peers and faculty.

Established at the Winston-Salem Foundation with a gift from Frank B. Hanes, Sr. to support Summit.

Established at The Winston-Salem Foundation from a bequest by William H. Carr in 2006 for general support.

Established at the Winston-Salem Foundation by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to honor Dr. Ramon Velez for his service on their Poor and Needy Division Advisory board. This fund will be used to provide financial aid to children of needy families in Forsyth County.

Established at The Winston-Salem Foundation by the Albert L. Butler, Jr. Charitable Remainder Trust for general support.

Established at The Winston-Salem Foundation by Bob and Lisa Gfeller to provide tuition assistance to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by Summit School’s financial aid policy and annual maintenance of the Matthew Gfeller Weight Room. 

Established at The Winston-Salem Foundation by the estate of George W. Chandler, Jr. for general support of Summit School. 

Established at the Winston-Salem Foundation by the Edmund B. Hopkins Irrevocable Living Trust for general support of Summit School.