Endowment and Named Funds

Abby Boehm '98 Merit Award Fund, named in memory of Abigail M. Boehm ’98, was established in 1998 by her parents, Victor and Antoinette Boehm and her sister, Blair ’01. It is awarded to a Maryvale eighth grade student who exemplifies the character and spirit of Abby. It is given to a young woman who maintains a humanitarian approach to the needs of others, works quietly behind the scenes, does not seek praise for her efforts, and demonstrates respect and kindness for peers, adults and the Maryvale community.

The Mary Catherine Bunting '55 Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in January 2018 to support deserving students from the urban center of Baltimore.

Marie L. Burkhart Endowment Fund was established in January 2005 by Timothy J. Burkhart in honor of his mother, Marie L. Burkhart. It provides financial assistance annually (tuition, books or other expenses) to one ninth grade student at Maryvale Preparatory School.

The Castle Preservation Fund was established in 1999 by Maryvale alumna Kathy Murphy Blue '83 for the purpose of providing a future source of funding for the maintenance and beauty of the Maryvale Castle.

The Chew Family Fund was established in January 2019 by Paul and Kelly Chew. The purpose of this Fund is to provide tuition assistance for students who demonstrate financial need. The priority will be given to a student (s) with interest in dance and/ or the arts.

The Peggy Devall Scholarship Fund was established in May 2023 by the Maryvale Class of 1973 in memory of beloved English teacher Peggy Devall (formerly Sr. Marian Francis Devall, SND). In honor of its 50^th Reunion, the Class of 1973 created a funding source to provide tuition assistance to students with financial need.

Tyler P. Fick '99 Scholarship Fund was established in January 2005 by Jeffrey and Page Fick in memory of their daughter Tyler P. Fick ’99. It provides a scholarship annually for a middle or upper school student who shows exceptional promise and whose family has financial need.

The Faith '18 and Hope '20 Folio Endowment Fund was established in 2019 by Richard M. Folio in honor of his daughters for the support of Theatre and the Arts.

The Edward E. Ford Foundation Endowment Fund was established in March 2006 with a 1:1 matching grant from The Edward E. Ford Foundation to assist Maryvale in providing tuition assistance and scholarships to families who demonstrate need.

The Tracey Ford “Joyful” Fund is an endowed fund, established by the Maryvale Board of Trustees in May 2023 in honor of Tracey H. Ford, President of Maryvale from 2012-2023.

Income from the Fund will be used for exposure that enriches the student experience and brings joy. Activities could include opportunities to make regular use of the falls, streams, and wooded areas behind the Castle; assemblies that will bring dance, music, theatre, and poetry to life on our stage; enhancements across campus such as outdoor games and equipment, perhaps a bocce ball court or swings; health and wellness initiatives; and community building events and trips.

“Throughout my career, I have never wavered from the belief that schools should be places of joy.  There is a direct correlation between happy students and successful students and at Maryvale I want them to be both.  If the past years, through a pandemic, showed us anything it is that students and teachers crave community.”

- Tracey H. Ford

The France-Merrick Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Women of Color will support an annual Maryvale high school scholarship for one woman of color from the Baltimore region. The scholarship will stay with the student for her four years of high school. The scholarship is designed for a student who identifies themselves as a student of color and is receiving financial aid or merit scholarship. 

John K. Frost Faculty Recognition Award Fund was established in 1996 in memory of John K. Frost, M.D. by his wife Moira Frost and daughters Moira ’69, Rosanne ’70, Noreen ’71 and Therese ’71 (Lower School). It provides an annual financial award to a member of the faculty for professional development. The faculty member must be committed to teaching at Maryvale the following academic year, and must use the award to further enrich the intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical and civic development of Maryvale students.

The fund was renamed in July 2019 to the John K. and Moira A. Frost Faculty Recognition Award Fund, following the passing of Moira Frost.

Meaghan P. Gahan '89 Scholarship Fund was established by Edward and Mary Agnes Gahan in memory of their daughter Meaghan P. Gahan ’89. The scholarship is awarded to a current middle or upper school Maryvale student who demonstrates strong academic achievement, outstanding performance, commitment to the Maryvale philosophy, as well as financial need. This award is presented to a young woman who exemplifies Meaghan’s concern and caring for others and who encourages others in her generous spirit.

In memory of beloved teacher, Jeanie Grant, a small group of alumnae and parents have established the Jeanie Grant Fund for Faculty. The fund is designed to increase compensation for Maryvale’s dedicated teachers. For 50 years Jeanie taught generations of Maryvale girls at every level of math skill. This fund is the best way to focus on Maryvale's current faculty while honoring Jeanie Grant's love for her students and the lasting imprint she left on their lives.

The Grow Grant was established in 2013 by alumna Jennifer Hanley Armstrong `00 and her husband Gregory Armstrong. This annual award is given to a deserving member of the Maryvale faculty or staff dedicated for personal and professional enrichment through education or travel.

The Halaby Family First Generation Success Endowment Fund was established in April 2019 by John and Jessy Halaby. The purpose of this fund to provide scholarship/tuition assistance to deserving Upper School students who are first generation African Americans.

Harrison Family Merit Award Fund was endowed in 1987 in memory of W. Lee Harrison, a Maryvale parent who established the Fathers’ Club in 1959 and was its first president. It was established by his family, including daughters Margaret ’64, Anne ’72 and Kathryn ’79. The award provides financial assistance to a current middle or upper school Maryvale student who demonstrates strong academic achievement, outstanding performance, commitment to the Maryvale philosophy, as well as financial need.

The Joyce and Ralph Hilsher, LS '62 Endowment Fund was established in 2020 by Joyce Abate Hilsher and Ralph Hilsher. This fund will provide for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of Bunting Hall and support for Maryvale’s Leadership Institute.

Katie’s Fund was established in 2015 in memory of Kathleen “Katie” Brown, mother of Patricia M.C. Brown `78. The purpose of this discretionary scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to exceptional students affected by financial hardship and constraints. Without this aid, these students would be unable to continue their education at Maryvale.

The Kiefer Family Scholarship Endowment Fund was established to provide scholarship/tuition assistance to deserving students in the STEM track.

The Leadership Institute Endowment Fund was established in 2019 to support one of Maryvale’s signature programs, the Leadership Institute. In 2014, at the urging of the President’s Advisory Council, Maryvale took its longstanding leadership initiatives to a new level, launching the Leadership Institute. The bold move made Maryvale the first all-girls’ school in the region to offer such an impressive lineup of leadership offerings, including, but not limited to, specific courses, unique field trips, workshops, internships and a Leadership Certificate, through its one-of-a-kind signature program.

The George G. Litz Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship Award Fund was established by the children of Donald P. Litz - Donald, George, Mary Beth ’77 and Thomas. The award was renamed in 2016 in honor of George G. Litz, former chair of the Maryvale Board of Trustees and father of Laurie Anne Litz '90, Lacie Litz DeCosta '94 and Maggie Litz Domanowski '97. The award has been given annually since 1991 to recognize a student lacrosse athlete who continually displays outstanding qualities which contribute to her team, her school and herself.

Sister Shawn Marie Maguire, SND Endowment Fund was created in 2002 by the Maryvale community in honor of Sister Shawn on the occasion of the celebration of her twentieth year as Headmistress at Maryvale. It is intended to make a difference in the life of a student, a class, a faculty or staff member, or in the life of the school as a whole. Its use will be determined by the President.

Five alumnae, Stacey Jackson '81, Laura Nolan Holden '02, Kate Nolan Bryden '00, Carol Townsend Jones '80 and Kathleen Birrane '77, have shared their passionate testimonies and treasure with lead gifts, to establish the Carol Malone Excellence in Teaching Endowment. This fund will provide an award to be given annually to a current faculty member at Maryvale, regardless of tenure, whose innovative and authentic approach in the classroom and across campus will inspire a lifetime love of learning and leadership among his or her students.

The Maryvale Endowment Fund was established as a general fund to provide need-based scholarships and financial assistance to Maryvale students.

The Kimberly Erica May '87 Spirit Award Fund was established in 1988 in memory of Kimberly E. May ’87 by her parents Eric and Sharon May to provide financial assistance to a current middle or upper school Maryvale student who demonstrates strong academic achievement, outstanding performance, proven evidence of commitment to the Maryvale philosophy, as well as financial need. It is awarded to a young woman who both embodies and exemplifies a joyful and faithful approach toward the values in life, a scholarly approach toward intellectual endeavors, and a humanitarian and justice approach to the needs in our world.

The Erinn McCarthy '10 Maryvale Fathers' Club Endowment Fund was established in June 2007 by the Fathers' Club to honor the memory of Erinn K. McCarthy ’10. The purpose of the Fund is to provide tuition assistance to students at Maryvale who have financial need.

Maryvale Sports Boosters established the Anne McCloskey Scholar Athlete Fund in 2014, in honor of Maryvale’s Athletic Director from 1961-1976. This fund provides financial assistance to a rising ninth grade student, who demonstrates outstanding academic and athletic potential.

The Hamish S. and Christine C. Osborne Endowment Fund was established in December 2017 to provide scholarship/tuition assistance to deserving students who demonstrate a need for the St. Julie Billiart Program.

This grant will be used to award need-based and merit scholarships. Students from all racial and cultural backgrounds shall be eligible for the scholarships. 

The Linda Tompkins Pudloski Endowment Fund was established in November 2018 by Sherry Pudloski '85. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to Maryvale for faculty and staff professional development.

Anne E. Rayburn '87 Endowment Fund was established in January 2006 by A. Kent and Barbara A. Rayburn in memory of their daughter Anne E. Rayburn ’87. The purpose of the Fund is to provide tuition assistance to students at Maryvale who have financial need.

The Mary Jo Skayhan Rogers ’73 Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in November 2019 by Mary Jo Skayhan Rogers '73 and Brian Rogers. It was created to provide need-based scholarships and financial assistance to students attending Maryvale.

The Anne McDermott Smith Fund was established in February 2019 by Laura E.W. Nolan Holden '02. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to Maryvale.

The Jill Gidel Smith '92 Endowment Fund was established in December 2005 by Robert and Linda Gidel in honor of their daughter Jill Gidel Smith ’92. The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance to students at Maryvale who have need.

The Sunflower Fund was established in December 2022 by Mollie Lochboehler Kilbourne ’57 in memory of Sara and George Lochboehler. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship/financial assistance to deserving students.