By Philippa Freeman, VP, Public Relations, The Bronxville School Foundation
June 11, 2025: This year, the Bronxville School Foundation proudly distributed $368,334 in grants aimed at enhancing the educational experience for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The funding, generated through a variety of community-driven efforts, supports a wide range of initiatives designed to foster growth, innovation, and learning across the school.
Grant proposals came from a diverse group of the Bronxville School community, including teachers, administrators, parents, coaches, and students. The initiatives funded through these grants are closely aligned with the vision of The Bronxville Promise and include projects that enhance classroom facilities, develop new curriculum, and provide vital professional development. Health and wellness initiatives and new equipment also received significant support this year.
In 2025, the Foundation benefited from the generosity of donors from the Bronxville School and its community, who contributed to the Community Drive. In addition, many supporters contributed to the Alumni Drive, Katie’s Run, and designated funds for areas like Athletics, Elementary School ELA, Performing Arts, History, Science, and Special Education. The Foundation has received nearly $400,000 in Community Drive contributions this year.
Bronxville High School Junior, Quinn Hershberg, was among the students who applied for a Foundation grant. “Thanks to the generosity of all of our donors, I was able to request a grant that will greatly help the students at Bronxville,” said Hershberg. “Community donors enabled me to notice a need and take action that wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
Another highlight of the year was the launch of the Technology Innovation Fund at the Winter Fête in January, which alone raised over $900,000! Its success will help launch a variety of technology innovation projects, which will position the school for long-term success and foster a cutting-edge and forward-thinking educational environment where Bronxville students are empowered to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
Anabella Davis, Vice President of Grants for the Foundation, shared her appreciation, saying, “We are incredibly fortunate to be part of a school community that includes supportive parents, dedicated teachers, and engaged administrators. Their collaborative efforts ensure that the Bronxville Promise thrives. The Foundation is deeply grateful for the continued generosity of our donors, whose contributions have made it possible for us to fund 37 grants this year, totaling $368,334. These grants support a variety of important projects, from the Curriculum Redesign in the Age of A.I.to the Presentation Skills Workshop, and from Elementary School Playground Equipment to Architectural Designs for the E.S. Design Lab. The breadth of these initiatives demonstrates the diversity of ideas and needs within our community, and we are thrilled to see them come to life.”
Wendy Fahy, Chair of the Foundation, also noted, “Since its founding, the Bronxville School Foundation has provided more than $13.7 million in funding, impacting every student in the district. This year’s grants include Data Enhanced Science Learning Tools, Reading Comprehension Texts, a 2nd Grade Innovative Summit, and a Music Enrichment Program. We are truly thankful to our donors and grant writers for their ongoing support, which continues to enrich the tradition of excellence that defines the Bronxville School.”
Following is a complete list of the approved grants for the 2024-2025 school year:
Program and Curriculum Development
Artificial Intelligence Courses in High School
Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Mapping Across District
Civil Discourse Curriculum Design & Updates
Curriculum Redesign in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Equine Assisted Learning for Special Education – Phase 2
Orchestra & Ear Training Software
Picture House Guest Speakers for High School Film Club & Bronco TV
Presentation Skills Workshop for Grades 9-10
Service Learning and the Heart of the Promise
Student Led Mini Electives
Wall Street Prep Training
Facilities
Air Conditioning for Weight & Cardio Rooms
Architectural Designs for K-5 Stem/Design Lab
Architectural Designs for Elementary School Curiosity Lab & Learning Commons
Elementary School Playground Equipment
Flexible Seating for First Grade Classrooms
Equipment and Materials
Basketball Scorers Table
Brain Boxes
Bronco TV Studio Audio Recording Package & Consultant
Bronxville Promise Logos for Display Cases
Data-Enhanced Science Learning Tools
ETBE Hockey Goaltending Shooter Tutor
Reading Comprehension Texts
SNO Site High School Newspaper Website
Tigeraire Football Cyclone V2 Helmet Fans
Veterans Book for Middle Schoolers
Professional Development
American Association Conference for Spanish & Portuguese Teachers
Conference for Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Foundation for Critical Thinking Professional Development
Innovative School Summit for Second Grade
Institute for Curriculum Services Workshop
National Art Education Assn Convention
National Convention for Teachers of English
National Science Teacher Assn Conference
Health & Wellness
Automated External Defibrillators
Elementary School Wellness Dog – The Giving Retriever
Mental Performance Coach for Athletes
Pictured: Elementary School students using imagination blocks at recess, courtesy of a Foundation grant.