The Kobusch Family: Richard, Maura and Richard “Lion” Kobusch III ‘30
“We are elated to partner with Gulliver in navigating this critical, complex period of our son’s academic, social, and emotional development. Our shared vision and emphasis on strength-based learning is creating a nurturing, empowering environment in which Lion is thriving. Philanthropy means an opportunity to provide much-needed, and the most important funds, to nonprofit organizations that in return, from their financial gifts, make the community a better place for our current generations and those to come. We are happy to support all aspects of development at Gulliver and are fortunate to assist the community in its unparalleled efforts to create opportunities for its members.”
What does philanthropy mean to you?
Philanthropy means an opportunity to provide much needed, and the most important funds, to nonprofit organizations that in return, from their financial gifts, make the community a better place for our current generations and those to come.
How has Gulliver impacted you and your family’s lives?
We are elated to partner with Gulliver in navigating this critical, complex period of our son’s academic, social, and emotional development. Our shared vision and emphasis on strength-based learning is creating a nurturing, empowering environment in which Lion is thriving.
What is your favorite, or proudest, Gulliver memory?
Undoubtedly, Lion’s first day at Gulliver in January. It was a big decision to transfer mid-year. We audibly exhaled as he exited the car and was greeted by countless smiling faces. Each of us will remember his twinkling eyes at his first pick-up, and the joy in his voice as he exclaimed, “I love this school!”
What contributed to your decision to support Gulliver, or what contributed to your decision to support the capital campaign?
We are happy to support all aspects of development at Gulliver and are fortunate to assist the community in its unparalleled efforts to create opportunities for its members. We ardently support Gulliver’s leaders as they strive to assist each student in expressing their unique potential.
What are you most excited about for the future of Gulliver?
Gulliver’s plans to update and expand the campuses to help provide a top-tier education for its students.
On a personal note…
What is the first place you’ll go when the pandemic subsides?
We are planning a return to St. Barts which holds special memories for each of us.
What is your favorite meal at a local restaurant?
We share a love of Italian food and Il Gabbiano offers wonderful pappardelle pasta with ragu sauce, or the classically prepared grilled octopus.
What is your favorite weekend activity?
Horseback riding and hanging out with our Elysian Stables barn family.
What was the last movie you watched and loved?
Richard – Greyhound, Maura – Emma.
