Thank You to Our Generous Benefit Co‑Chairs and Dinner Committee

Benefit Co-Chairs

  • Purnima Puri and Rich Barrera
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies
  • Jane Moss and Ravenel Curry
  • Julie and Joel Greenblatt
  • Judith and William Greenblatt
  • Kenneth C. Griffin
  • Suzie and Bruce Kovner
  • Margaret and Daniel Loeb
  • Sue and Steve Mandel
  • Kate and Bob Niehaus
  • Paulson Family Foundation
  • Karen and John Petry
  • PNC
  • Robin and Rich Pzena
  • Dhanusha Sivajee and Lorenzo Smith III
  • Katherine Farley and Jerry I. Speyer
  • Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation

Dinner Committee

  • Michelle and Jonathan Auerbach
  • DBI Projects and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
  • DeMatteis Organization
  • Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller
  • Danielle and Gary Freilich
  • French Toast School Uniforms
  • Kara and Scott Friedman
  • The Galbraith Family
  • The David Geffen Foundation
  • Goldman Sachs
  • John and Amy Griffin Foundation
  • Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation
  • Jefferies LLC
  • Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones
  • JPMorganChase
  • Liza Shakhnovich and Ripan Kadakia
  • Regina and Richard Krumholz
  • Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation
  • Eeling and Yen Liow
  • Susan and Bill Oberndorf
  • Rowan Family Foundation
  • Campbell Brown and Dan Senor
  • Jessica Hopfield and Stanley S. Shuman
  • Mila and Tom Tuttle
  • The John and Barbara Vogelstein Foundation
guest speaker

KEYNOTE: OUR DESTINATION

Eva Moskowitz

Success Academy Founder and CEO Eva Moskowitz has spent the past two decades completely reinventing public education. Confronted with America’s antiquated system of failing public schools — and its entrenched defenders — she persisted in reimagining and reengineering every aspect of schooling, from low-level curricula to wasteful spending to inefficient delivery of services to families and children. She has built Success Academy (based in New York but soon to expand to Florida and other states) into one of the highest-performing fastest-growing networks of public charter schools in the country. As a former member of the New York City Council and fearless advocate for all children, Eva is a national leader in education reform, working to overturn the policies and practices that block poor children from high-quality education. Mother of three children (two are SA graduates), she is also the author of several books, including A+ Parenting, with her husband Eric Grannis, and The Education of Eva Moskowitz.

2026 Spring Benefit

Celebrating 20 Years of Success Academy

Twenty years ago, Success Academy launched the most consequential experiment in modern American public education, boldly reimagining every aspect of schooling to solve the national crisis of failing schools. Scaling swiftly from a single school in Harlem to the fourth-largest school district in New York State, SA now educates 22,000 children in many of the lowest-income neighborhoods of New York City. Our 59 schools are rigorous, engaging, and efficient – and successful at readying students for higher education and for life. Our scholars have outscored affluent white students on Regents, APs, and SATs, and rank #1 in math and #2 in reading across New York State. All our graduates – 100% – have been accepted into 4-year colleges, and our alumni are enrolled in selective institutions across the country. To serve as many families as possible, we are now bringing our proven model of educational excellence to Florida, opening our first schools in Miami in 2027.

2026 Spring Benefit Benefactors

We are honored to recognize the benefactors who make this special night possible.

Bigger, Bolder, Faster

Julie and Joel Greenblatt
Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst
Margaret and Daniel Loeb
Sue and Steve Mandel
Paulson Family Foundation
Karen and John Petry
The Paul E. Singer Foundation

Scaling Excellence

Anonymous
Purnima Puri and Rich Barrera
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Jane Moss and Ravenel Curry
Judith and William Greenblatt
Suzie and Bruce Kovner
Kate and Bob Niehaus
PNC
Robin and Rich Pzena
Dhanusha Sivajee and Lorenzo Smith III
Katherine Farley and Jerry I. Speyer
Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation

Love of Learning

Anonymous
The Galbraith Family
Jefferies LLC
JPMorganChase
Regina and Richard Krumholz
Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation
Campbell Brown and Dan Senor

Shaping the Future

Anonymous
Michelle and Jonathan Auerbach
DBI Projects and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
DeMatteis Organization
Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller
Danielle and Gary Freilich
French Toast School Uniforms
Kara and Scott Friedman
The David Geffen Foundation
Goldman Sachs
John and Amy Griffin Foundation
The Marc Haas Foundation/Jessica Hopfield and Stanley S. Shuman
Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation
Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones
Liza Shakhnovich and Ripan Kadakia
Eeling and Yen Liow
Susan and Bill Oberndorf
Rowan Family Foundation
Mila and Tom Tuttle
The John and Barbara Vogelstein Foundation

Limitless Potential

Above All Storefronts
Amazon Business
Marika Alzadon and Samuel Cole
Peter and Audrey Denton Foundation
Mark Zurack and Kathy Ferguson Foundation
Gallagher
HSF Kramer
Kafene, Inc.
LearningMate
Lyndsay DeVore and Suleman Lunat
Jill Braufman and Daniel Nir
NY Builders Solutions, Inc.
The Edward John and Patricia Rosenwald Foundation
Jill and Gregory Sawers
Juelle Gomes and Michael Weinberg
Wesbuilt Construction Managers
212Carpet & 212 Coastal Carpet

Frequently Asked Questions

How is my contribution used?

Proceeds from the Spring Benefit provide general operating support for Success Academy’s programs and operations, enabling us to provide an exceptional, world-class public education and to prove that children from all backgrounds can succeed in school, college, and life, while SA also works to expand access to educational opportunities for all.

Is this donation tax-deductible?

Success Academy Charter Schools Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization (Federal Tax ID #20-5298861). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, less than the FMV of $300 per attendee, the estimated fair market value of goods and services received. Please retain a copy of the donation receipt for your records. It will be sent upon receipt of your contribution.

How do I give by mail?

Please make funds payable to Success Academy Charter Schools and mail to: Success Academy Charter Schools, ATTN: Spring Benefit, 95 Pine Street, Floor 6, New York, NY 10005.

Are there other methods of payment?

Yes! To make your contribution by wire transfer, electronic funds transfer (EFT), or a gift of securities, please call 646.747.6200 or email SpecialEvents@successacademies.org. If supporting the event through a family foundation or donor-advised fund (DAF), please contact us for assistance.

Can I be invoiced for my sponsorship instead of paying by credit card?

Yes, if you would like to receive an invoice, please email [email protected] or call 646.747.6200 and tell us your selected level of support, and we will invoice you accordingly. 

What accessibility accommodations are offered at the venue?

To speak to someone about accessibility at the Spring Benefit or to request a specific accommodation, please call 646.747.6200 or email [email protected]. If possible, please make your request before March 31, 2026.

Other questions?

Please call 646.747.6200 or email [email protected].

Contact Us

Questions? Email us at: [email protected] or call 646.747.6200.