The Maplebrook School Foundation

(Formerly the Samara Foundation)

The Samara Foundation was established 20 years ago by Seima and Arnold Sollar to support the fundraising efforts of Maplebrook School. Ten years ago, the Foundation, a separate and independent 501C(3), was restructured and the following were elected to the Board:

Officers:

• Mr. George Whalen, Jr., Chairman 
• Mr. James Constantino, Treasurer/Secretary

Board of Directors:

• Ms. Jodi Besket
• Mr. Joseph Ducillo
• Mr. Jonathan Fazzone
• Dr. Roger Fazzone
• Mr. John Gifford
• Mrs. Linda Gregory
• Mr. William Grogg
• Mr. Michael Kohut
• Ms. Eileen Mulligan
• Mr. Jerome I. Rossman
• Mr. Ronald Wilson

The Foundation administers the Jane Fernandez Scholarship Fund which is given to day students enrolled at Maplebrook School. The Foundation also administers a scholarship program that awards $2,000 to any family not receiving financial assistance from any other source. This year $14,000 was awarded to 7 students.