WASHINGTON,D.C.-Shashikant “Shashi” Gupta and Margaret Gupta have given a $1 million gift in support of Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, a program of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. The donation marks the largest individual gift in the 35-year history of Wolf Trap Institute, a recognized leader in early-childhood arts-integrated learning and instruction. In addition to providing ongoing operating support,
the Guptas’ gift establishes the Gupta Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts, an endowed fund to support the continued growth and sustainability of Wolf Trap Institute. The Guptas are co-founders of Apex CoVantage, an international technology company based in Northern Virginia. After many years attending performances at Wolf Trap, Margaret Gupta joined the Foundation’s Associates Board in 2013, and the couple were increasingly drawn to Wolf Trap Foundation’s education programs. Margaret visited area classrooms to see Wolf Trap’s professional teaching artists in action, and subsequently worked with Wolf Trap Foundation to underwrite Wolf Trap Institute services in Rajkot, India, at a school supported by the Guptas’ family foundation.
“Shashi and I are proud to support Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts,” Margaret said. “The importance of quality early childhood education cannot be overstated, and the arts are one of the very best ways to reach children at a young age, setting them up for success in school and in life. Wolf Trap Institute fills a critical need by giving children of all backgrounds an extraordinary educational start.”
The Guptas’ gift follows a year of major growth and accomplishment for Wolf Trap Institute. In March, as part of its ongoing work to expand its network and services nationwide, Wolf Trap Institute welcomed its newest affiliate in San Antonio, Texas.
“On behalf of Wolf Trap Foundation, I extend a sincere thanks to Shashi and Margaret for this important act of philanthropy,” stated Arvind Manocha, President and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation. “Because of the Guptas’ extraordinary generosity, Wolf Trap Institute will be able to reach more children and teachers in more communities, and deepen its commitment to high quality learning through the arts.” The Guptas join a growing list of Washington-area philanthropists who have made leadership gifts in support of the Foundation’s education programs.
“Shashi and I are proud to support Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts,” Margaret said. “The importance of quality early childhood education cannot be overstated, and the arts are one of the very best ways to reach children at a young age, setting them up for success in school and in life. Wolf Trap Institute fills a critical need by giving children of all backgrounds an extraordinary educational start.”
The Guptas’ gift follows a year of major growth and accomplishment for Wolf Trap Institute. In March, as part of its ongoing work to expand its network and services nationwide, Wolf Trap Institute welcomed its newest affiliate in San Antonio, Texas.
“On behalf of Wolf Trap Foundation, I extend a sincere thanks to Shashi and Margaret for this important act of philanthropy,” stated Arvind Manocha, President and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation. “Because of the Guptas’ extraordinary generosity, Wolf Trap Institute will be able to reach more children and teachers in more communities, and deepen its commitment to high quality learning through the arts.” The Guptas join a growing list of Washington-area philanthropists who have made leadership gifts in support of the Foundation’s education programs.
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