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Laura Baudo Sillerman Scholarship Fund

Honoring Laura Baudo Sillerman

The Laura Baudo Sillerman Scholarship Fund honors the immeasurable difference Laura has made at Harlem Academy. Since the school's founding, Laura has been dedicated to the strongest realization of our mission, making the school a philanthropic priority and continuously helping to fulfill the needs of our students. Her generosity offered financial stability through Harlem Academy’s early, uncertain days and encouraged others to see and believe in what might be possible in our future.
 
Laura Sillerman joined our board of trustees in 2012 and brought exemplary service, leadership, and counsel to the role. As a trustee, she set the standard – always listening carefully, sharing wisdom with humility, and keeping the mission at the center of our work. Laura’s generosity in sharing connections with Harlem Academy has shaped our community in ways that will make a difference for generations to come. 
 
Among the most impactful was her collaboration in the creation of our visiting poets program and an annual poetry contest for our middle schoolers. Each year, our students learn to engage bravely with language, ultimately finding their voice and performing original pieces with a rawness and honesty rarely shared so freely among early adolescents. Our poetry performances are a highlight to the school's annual calendar and take place on The Poets Terrace, a special gathering spot just off our library that has been dedicated in honor of the Sillerman family.
 
The fund was established in 2025 by Laura's friends and family to honor her life and transformational impact. The endowed fund supports scholarships for promising, low-income students and contributions made each year will be recognized in the school's annual report.

Laura Baudo Sillerman Scholarship Fund Contributors

Ronald and Josephine Allen
Bijan Amini
Anonymous 
Warren Benjamin
Scott Campbell
Jay Harris and Marcia Cohen 
Eve and Simon Colin Foundation
Ronald Delsener
Todd Dimston
Rose Dios
Roxanne Donovan
Traci Schwinn and Vinny Dotoli
Dyson Foundation
Jane and Victor Finalborgo
Alice Flynn
Carol Gilbert
Melinda Gould
Lucia and David Greenhouse
Linda T. Haesche
Jeremy Raccio and Sadia Halim
Valarie Amanda Hing
Karen Huebner
Micheline and Christopher Jedrey
Mrs. Judy Katz
Andrew Kreig 
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Kruger 
Georgeanne Kumar
Kelly Levy
Ann Maloney
Karyn and Bruce McGowin
Janet Muir
David B. Peterson
Alice Quinn
Jane Rascoff
Linda Rothschild
Colleen Caslin Schmit
Faith Hampton Childs and Harris Schrank 
Ms. Beverly E. Schwartz 
Edward Simon
Silda Wall Spitzer
Katie Steinbach 
Chef Bobo Surles
Sandra Theunick
Lizabeth B. Weaver
Catherine D. Wood
Patty Young

Ways to Give

List of 4 items.

  • Gifts of Cash

    CHECK
    Please make checks payable to Harlem Academy and mail to:
    Harlem Academy
    Development Office
    655 St. Nicholas Avenue
    New York, NY 10030

    CREDIT CARD
    Please visit Harlem Academy’s secure online giving form or contact us to make your gift over the phone.

  • Gifts of Securities

    You can donate securities via the Harlem Academy account at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Account Number: 5129-3162; DTC: 0164 CODE 40. Please contact Katie Steinbach, Development Director, at (212) 348-2600 ext. 5063 or ksteinbach@harlemacademy.org with the stock name and number of shares being transferred.

  • Planned Giving

    Help to strengthen Harlem Academy's legacy with a planned gift. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your advisors to discuss your philanthropic goals and how you can include Harlem Academy in your estate and financial plans.

  • Wire Transfer

    To make a wire transfer, please contact Katie Steinbach, Development Director, at ksteinbach@harlemacademy.org, or (212) 348-2600 ext. 5063.

Contact Us

Please contact Katie Steinbach, Development Director, at ksteinbach@harlemacademy.org or 212-348-2600 ext. 5063.
Harlem Academy
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