Giving

Annual Fund

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At the core of the ESA's support is the Annual Fund. Donors support the school by providing unrestricted funds to be used at the Headmaster's discretion for areas of greatest need, including direct funding for new projects and programs, or areas where a special emphasis may be needed. Whether to support student life, extracurriculars or academic programming, these funds are critical to the growth and continued success of the school. By giving annually to ESA, you are participating in a powerful vehicle to transform the ESA Experience.

2026-2027 Annual Fund Donors

List of 6 items.

Areté Society

Johnnie and Nick Gachassin
Leslie Godchaux
Virginia and Will Kellner
1979 Society

Haley and Lon Baronne '00
René and Mack Guillory
Debby and Richard Kennedy
Devin and Ashton Reed '00
Gary Holcomb and Elizabeth Roché
Benefactors Circle

Susan and Tom Cox
Anu Gupta Desai '98 and Amol Desai
Jessica and Bryce Fugarino
Mehandi Haran and Ankur Lodha
Britni and Stuart Hebert
Misty and Mark Herpin
A'Dair Williams Herrington '00 and Chris Herrington '99
Nowell Hesse
Whitney Walker Linville '08 and Brandon Linville
Megan Dobyns '99 and Peter Manganello
Meaghan McCarron Savoy '08 and Chris Savoy '07
Paul Simon '00
Virginia and Patrick Stokes
Head of School's Circle

Ramona Bernard
Carolyn and Paul Breaux
Jessica and Phil Gachassin
Peggy and Joe Giglio
Ormond and Jay Guenard
Catherine Guidry and Brad Michael
Gwen and Dustin Guillotte
Christy and Jeremy Harson
Brenda and Kirk Headley
Charice and Chip Hebert
Laura and Steve Jankower
Aleisha and Cliff LaCour
Marcy and Lee Landry
Amy Allums Lee and Chris Lee
Vivian Zheng and Siao Yong Ly '92
Courtney and Stephen Nickel
Lucy and Loki Osborn
Pamela and Michael Smith
Anne and David Tate
Jennifer and Robbie Trahan
Donors Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Avin
Karen and Daniel Domingue
Freda and Charles Garrison
Paul Henderson, '83
Ann and Pat Herrington
Julie and William Kyle
Brianna Davis and Micah Nicholas, '13
Cecile and William Trotter
Jane and Chuck White
Difference Makers

Claire and Danny Alvarado
Emily Arceneaux
Carla and Lewis Ashbey
Julie and Randall Babineaux
Sarah and Jon Berthelot
Tina Besse
Brenda and Larry Besse
Ali Blount
Lauren Guillory Bordelon '08 and Michael Bordelon
Mike and Rachel Bourgeois
Katherine Faul Boustany '12 and Joe Boustany
Angie Delcambre Broussard '90 and Mark Broussard
Jill and Charles Broussard
Britni and Sean Brown
Beverly and Steven Burgin '01
Sybil and Jacoby Carter
Bridgit and Daniel Chaisson
Michelle Reynolds Clark '00 and Cameron Clark
Kaitlyn Cornwell, '11
Sandy Thompson and Stuart Cornwell
Paulette and Dicky Counce
Adrienne Landry '96 and Denise Daigre
Paul Conover and Ashleigh D'Aunoy
Linda V. Dautreuil
Ashley and Jason Dugas
Coty and André Eastin
Hadley Fuller
Heather and Reese Fuller
Missy and Earl Gates
Daniel Gould
Jennifer Desormeaux Graycheck '01 and Andy Graycheck
Sarah Hammer
Kristy and Kenneth Hargrave
Andrea and Greg Hernandez
Christina Hidalgo
Ursula and Curtis Hudson
Laurie Edler Huffman '86 and and Jason Huffman
Shane and Brittany Johnson
Jenny Melanson '03 and Bullard Jones
Cindy and Scott Jordan
Christie and James Kane
Lauren Kasiarz
Claire LaCroix
Anne and Jeff Lancon
Sarina and Dave Lapeyrouse
Dione Leger
Marsha and Andy LeGoullon
Emily and Tom Lyles
Barbara Brett McBride
Jill McGehee
Adrienne and Jason Mejias
Ken and Julie Miller
Carolyn and Sven Oertel
Elizabeth and Peter Pham
Nicole and Nick Pittman
Kellie Plaisance
Amanda and Brooks Powell
Patti and Mitch Reed
Sara and Austin Robichaux
Lahna and Collus Roche
Amie Rogers
Jackie Marks-Rollins and Phillip Rollins
Allie Pate Rosen '95 and Garrett Rosen '97
Cory Murray and Brii Simmons-Murray
Monti and Bill Smith
Elise Johnson Sonnier '98 and Scott Sonnier
Anne Spears
Lisa Strauss
Hope and David Wenger
Renée and Bill Wood

Annual Fund Q&A

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Why does ESA have an Annual Fund?

At ESA, tuition and fees do not cover the total cost of educating each student. As with all independent schools, ESA seeks to make up the difference between income and expenses through gifts to the Annual Fund.
Who gives to the Annual Fund?

Parents, past parents, trustees, faculty, alumni, grandparents, corporations, foundations and friends
What is my Annual Fund gift used for?

From PK3 through 12th grade, each student directly benefits from your generosity. Gifts to the Annual Fund support salaries, technology, libraries, classroom materials, athletics, the arts, facilities maintenance and so much more.
When should I give to the Annual Fund?

Now! While the fiscal year goes through June 30th, ESA uses Annual Fund dollars immediately to cover educational costs in the current school year.
How much should I give to the Annual Fund?

We ask each family to consider thoughtfully and give as generously as you can. We value your participation at whatever level is comfortable for you, and recognize that the gifts will range from $10 to $10,000. The only gift too small is no gift at all.
What is the Annual Fund goal?

Each year when the Board of Trustees sets the annual budget for the coming school year, an Annual Fund goal is set as well. This year, the Annual Fund goal is $350,000. A secondary goal is 75% parent participation. A high percentage of parent participation sends a message to organizations and individuals who offer sources of funding. It says ESA parents believe in what we do!

Thank you for all of the ways you support ESA!

Giving Circles

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Areté Society

$10,000 and above
1979 Society

$5,000 to $9,999
Benefactors Circle

$2,500 to $4,999
Headmasters Circle

$1,000 to $2,499
Donors Circle

$500 to $999
Difference Makers

$1 to $499
In Appreciation

All donors are listed in ESA's publications unless they request that their gifts remain anonymous.

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Episcopal School of Acadiana

Episcopal School of Acadiana is a private coeducational day school for students in grades PK3 through 12. Our mission is to instill in every student the habits of scholarship and honor.