Little Red School House
and Elisabeth Irwin High School

A Pre-K-12 Progressive Education

Giving

Our Advancement Program

As an independent school, we rely on the generosity of our families and friends. Gifts of all kinds and all sizes are greatly appreciated. Below are ways your voluntary support can impact our community and your family’s experience at LREI.

Ways to Support LREI

List of 5 items.

The Fund for LREI

The Fund for LREI, our Annual Fund, is the cornerstone of the school’s fundraising efforts. Each year, LREI relies on unrestricted Fund for LREI contributions to provide educational resources for students and faculty not covered by tuition alone. Your gift is an investment in LREI's remarkable educational experience.
Director's Initiatives

From time to time, our administration identifies a particular program or facility need and will seek funding from the LREI community. These restricted gifts are for a specific purpose and are separate from the Annual Fund.
Legacy Gifts

Legacy gifts most often are made through a trust, annuity, insurance policy or bequest. The Elisabeth Irwin Heritage Society recognizes members of the community who make charitable provisions for LREI.
Matching Gifts

Many companies will match employees’ gifts to non-profit organizations. To take advantage of these programs, ask your Human Resources department for a matching gift form, then complete and return it to LREI with your gift.
Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to essential financial support, we rely on the tremendous volunteer spirit in our community. Whether creating a school-wide event or joining a committee, acting as a class parent or organizing one of our annual auctions, dedicated parents make our community who we are. Please click HERE to learn more about our PA Committee opportunities.

Make your gift to The Fund for LREI

Meet Our Team

List of 6 members.

Jennifer Weil

Director of Advancement

212-477-5316, ext. 236
Ryann Imperioli

Director of Annual Giving

212-477-5316, ext. 232

Bio
Ryann joined our Advancement team in 2010. She manages and strategizes the LREI Annual Fund, including our phonathons and faculty/staff campaign, as well as planned giving and our biennial Art Auction. Before coming to LREI, Ryann was a fundraiser for NYU after serving on their Undergraduate Admissions committee for four years. A former competitive figure skater, Ryann continues to stay active by training for the occasional 5K or half marathon and swimming. In her free time, she also enjoys the many fantastic restaurants and cultural institutions in Brooklyn, where she lives with her husband. Ryann volunteers as a Big Apple Greeter, with the Church Ave BID and the First Presbyterian Church in the City of NY.
Elisabeth Mendez

Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Events

212-477-5316, ext. 269

Bio
Kate Peck

LREI

212-477-5316, ext. 299

Bio
Kate came to LREI as the Advancement Associate in July of 2012. She provides support for all fundraising events and activities and primarily works on the Building For Action campaign. Previously, she was an assistant at the not-for-profit organization, Hedge Funds Care, Preventing at Treating Child Abuse, where she worked on the events and development team. In her free time, Kate enjoys reading and horseback riding.
Jorge Marron

Director of Digital Content

212-477-5316 ext. 275

Bio
Jorge Marron joined our Advancement team in 2019. He is a photographer and videographer with experience in graphic design and marketing. He manages lrei.org, the school's social media content, and works closely with the Admissions Office to develop advertising campaigns. Before coming to LREI, Jorge worked as a video editor and audio designer for the television company DISH. He started working in New York City as an independent photographer and videographer for art galleries, record labels, and education institutions. After working as a freelance producer of several project-based videos for the LREI website, covering sports and other related events, and working for two years with the Summers at LREI’s media team, he joined in full capacity as the new Communications Manager. He is now the Director of Digital Content of LREI.
Violeta Picayo

Alumni Relations Associate

212-477-5316, ext. 291

Bio
Violeta grew up at LREI before attending Vassar College. She is thrilled to be back at LREI, keeping in touch with alumni and thinking of new ways to bring our community together. When she is not in the Advancement Office, Violeta works in theater and enjoys dancing.