Thank you for joining our 10-Year Anniversary Summer Gala on May 20th, 2025!

Thank you for attending, donating and bringing love and joy. We are so grateful for our community!

The evening at Liberty Warehouse on the beautiful Brooklyn Waterfront was absolutely magical. We celebrated the milestone in style and raised significant funds help to secure GSB’s future for the next decade and beyond.

It's not too late to donate!

We are especially grateful to the many generous supporters who helped us raise $116,325 for our anniversary's appeal.

Celebrating 10 Years of Growth

Building the Next Chapter Together

Roof Raisers $5,000 and above
Bauer Family · Dr. Tanya Faude Koivisto · Harper & Dominik Hagedorn · Claudia Michaels & Fritz Dietl · Melanie Smith & Stephen Schulz · Julie & Jan Sehrt

Brick Layers $1,000 and above
Lydia & Lloyd Alvarez · Ranjana & Tim Armstrong · Mina Berkow & Joseph Badtke-Berkow · Anita & Axel Baumann · Judy & Jan Bornebusch · Erin Clarke · Ann Clifton & Juri Ganitkevitch · Esther & Matthew Dockery · Judy & Ron Engleman · Julia Sommer & Adam Fleming · Jennifer Fowler & Oliver Platz · Mariana Franco & Stefan Jansen · Dina Ghoneim & Ralf Mueller · Tiziana Haug & Steve Rura · Thessaly La Force & William Heyward · Juan Holz Carcamo & Silke Staab · Tummas Kastalag · Melissa & Tobias Lang · Esther Lok · Kaeppler Rissmann · Pascal Schaary · Kit & Philipp von Dalwig · Debbie and Stephan Winkler · John Wray

Foundation Pourers $500 and above
Dr. Kathrin DiPaola · Marsa Kindl-Omuse & Anthony Omuse · Miriam Papenfuss & Till Schive · Deonca & Benour Renee · Stephanie & Benjamin Wilchfort · Melissa Bemis · Stephanie Laterza & Florian von Eyb · Eva & Neil Baker · Kate & Mark Ovaska · Melissa Bourgeois · Amadeus Broger-Hetzner & Fiona Hetzner-Broger · Hae-Lin Choi · Alexander Dumbadze · Amy Kao & Helge Fuhrmann · Stephanie Russell-Kraft & Zachary Henson · Lisa Katharina Hollenbach · Sarah Hutt · Florentine & Nicolas Schreiber · Luise Stauss · Katherina & Chris Strowa · Christin van Slyck & Joel Vago · Eugenia & Gerd Zeibig

Architects up to $499
Anonymous · Brooke Costello · Elizabeth Cronin · Erkan Emre · Irene Fuchs · Michael Hermann · Birgit Hoeri · Yah Jeffries · Marion Kassaei · Jens Schott Knudsen · Margaret Noel & Kenny Wachtel · Douglas Romines · Tom Schossau, MD, MEng-Physics · Dariana Solorzano · Stefan Stauder · Gretchen Tirschwell · Bettina Turck · Christian Verwanger · Ute Zimmermann · Megan Zirinsky

Watch this year’s very special Birthday Film!

Summer Gala Film by Anna Samo and Tom Bergmann

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Benefactors

Supporting Partners

Gala Committee

Dr. Kathrin DiPaola
Daniela Fabricius and Benjamin Anastas
Dr. Tanya Faude-Koivisto
Thessaly La Force and William Heyward
Claudia Michaels and Fritz Dietl
Kaeppler Rissmann
John Wray

Special thanks also to our fabulous MC René Ifrah, Luisa Lente for the invitation and tote design, our band The Engagements, Luise Stauss and Anatole Blechman, German Consul General Till Knorn, Austrian Deputy Consul General Johannes Gassner, our interns Mercy Asiamah, Hamiza Rashid, Louisa Lanz, and Sara Moss, Alyssa Schafer, Sarah Roussel, and a very special thank you to Jens Ellerhold for getting our 7th grade band stage ready.

Supporting GSB

At GSB, we are committed to providing a transformative bilingual education, but tuition alone does not cover the full cost of the dynamic programs we offer. That’s why we turn to our community for support. Every dollar raised directly benefits GSB’s educational programs.

This school year marks a momentous milestone: GSB’s 10th anniversary! We have made remarkable strides since our beginnings, and we are excited to launch into our next decade with even more ambitious programming and an even stronger commitment to fulfill our mission: nurturing the intellectual curiosity in our kids, cultivating compassionate hearts, and fostering a deep appreciation of our interconnected world.

Support GSB's Future!

Student with chalk art that says "Just like flowers, we grow together"

The Annual Appeal

The Annual Appeal is critical in ensuring that our school continues to provide the highest quality bilingual education, and that we can offer our students the tools they need to succeed.

We ask every member of our community to contribute to the Annual Appeal. We ask for 100% participation from our families as a statement of solidarity and shared investment in our school’s future. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Donations are allocated to support essential resources that enhance our school, including professional development for teachers, academic programs, tuition assistance, classroom upgrades, and technology.

Donate

How to Donate

GSB is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. GSB’s FEIN is 47-4759054.

For more information on giving to GSB, please contact:

Ute Zimmermann
Director of Development
+1-516-266-9301 ext: 120 uzimmermann@globalschoolbrooklyn.org

You do not need to have a paypal account to donate. You can simply use your credit card. Click here.
Please make checks out to German School Brooklyn and mail to:

Global School Brooklyn
Att: Ute Zimmermann
760 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Many companies match employee donations, so be sure to check if your employer offers a corporate matching gift program. Corporate matching is an easy way to make an even greater impact with your generosity.
If you would like to donate stock please get in touch with Ute Zimmermann, Director of Development, at +1-516-266-9301 ext: 120 or uzimmermann@globalschoolbrooklyn.org
If you would like to donate by wire transfer please reach out to Ute Zimmermann, Director of Development, at +1-516-266-9301 ext: 120 or uzimmermann@globalschoolbrooklyn.org

See your generous support in action!

Exceptional Faculty

Thanks to your generous giving we are able to retain talented teachers through competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.
Transformative Educational Experiences

Funds raised through our Annual Appeal allow us to offer enriching field trips and curriculum related programming that enhances our students’ learning.
Specialized Equipment

GSB is committed to investing in high quality equipment to support our students’ growth, such as musical instruments, gym equipment and a modern science lab.
Welcoming Campus

We consistently maintain and enhance our space to support the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We strive to make our building a welcoming environment where students feel at home to develop into engaged, global citizens.
Programming at GSB

GSB invites a wide variety of guest speakers and artists to expose students to different perspectives, expertise, and real-world insights.
Building Skills and Creativity: Woodworking and Design

Our new woodworking course is laying the foundation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) Design course—a new offering in our middle school curriculum.
Bilingual Education that is Accessible

Your generous support allows GSB to offer lower tuition than other private schools and to provide tuition assistance to many students. Our goal is for our rigorous program to be accessible to a wider range of families.

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Parents and students playing a game with blocks

Gifts in kind

Our community thrives on the involvement of parents, alumni, and friends.

Whether you're baking a pretzel for our Fall Octoberfest, working a station during the Spring Fling, joining a parents’ sport team, or helping with admissions, there are many ways to contribute your time and talents.

Please get in touch with us:
uzimmermann@globalschoolbrooklyn.org

FAQs

Like all independent schools, tuition alone does not cover the cost of GSB’s ambitious programming. We therefore depend on annual giving, fundraising events, and revenue from programs like summer camps to bridge the gap.
Every gift, no matter the size, has a meaningful impact and goes directly to supporting GSB’s educational programs.
We ask every GSB family to demonstrate their commitment to our shared vision by contributing to our Annual Appeal. If every family participates, we will not only meet our goals but also reinforce the spirit of solidarity that makes GSB so special.
Yes, all donations the the Annual Appeal are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
GSB’s FEIN is 47-4759054

GSB Fundraising Events

German School Brooklyn Students at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest
Our yearly Oktoberfest is organized by the PA. Enjoy traditional German food, wear your lederhosen if you like, and celebrate the last warm days before fall arrives.

Student blowing a balloon at Spring Fling

Spring Fling
As blossoms bloom, GSB families gather for our annual Spring Fling. This kid centric event, organized by our dedicated PA, features games, homemade treats, and friendly soccer matches on our rooftop field.

GSB Summer Gala
Every summer GSB hosts an evening at a special location that includes cocktails, dinner, music, and entertainment—a night not to be missed!

The Annual Appeal
Annual Appeal donations support vital resources like professional development for teachers, academic programs, classroom upgrades, and technology.