ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

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Help Support Today’s Students…
Th e Spring Branch Education Foundation is committed to helping Spring
Branch ISD realize its mission: to provide every student a quality education in
a safe environment.

Who is the Spring Branch Education Foundation?
Th e Spring Branch Education Foundation was founded in 1993 to create voluntary fi nancial support for Spring Branch ISD and to support its mission of quality education. Th e Foundation provides donors with a vehicle for making approved, tax-deductible gifts to SBISD. In 12 years, the Foundation has raised over
$5,000,000, and has received a Houston Business Promise Award from the Greater Houston Partnership.

What the Foundation funds?
Th e Spring Branch Education Foundation provides approximately $500,000
annually to fund SBISD programs like:

• Community Network Student and Parent Program
• Scholarships for graduating seniors at each SBISD high school
• J. Landon Short Teacher Mini Grants Program
• Arts Partners Program
• Th e Altheretta Yeargin Art Museum
• After School Student Mentoring Program
• Teacher and Staff Development Program

Why a Foundation?
The majority of Spring Branch ISD’s financial resources are used to meet state mandated requirements. Foundation funds support educational programs and extra-curricular activities that are integral to the development of the whole child.
Join us in building a future generation of stable, well educated, adults who are prepared to serve as tomorrow’s leaders. The members of the Spring Branch Education Foundation are committed to harnessing the community’s generosity for the benefi tof its children, because we share the belief that there’s much more to education than simply “the basics. “

How does the Foundation raise money?
Th e Foundation collaborates with area businesses and volunteers to sponsor three popular annual fundraising events: SBEF Golf Classic, the Crystal Awards for Outstanding Teachers, and Running for the Arts 5K Run/Walk. These events have raised over $1 million dollars for programs that directly impact
the staff and students.

…Tomorrow's Leaders
Doesn’t the state already provide adequate funding for schools?
No. Existing state funding formulas under the “Robin Hood” law are intended to equalize school funding among school districts across the State, by transferring funds from property rich districts to districts with lower appraised property values. The State’s funding formulas do not adequately account for the varying needs and costs of educating students within each district. This year SBISD will transfer $22 million dollars of its property tax revenues to other districts. This significant loss of funding seriously affects the District’s ability
to meet the needs of its diverse student population. Funds raised through the Foundation allow the District to continue or expand value-added programs in reading, science, technology and the arts.

Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, the SBEF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Donations come from businesses and individuals “We are both passionate about public education, which is why we are committed to making the Spring Branch Education Foundation
Campaign a success. Every student embodies our society’s collective hope for the future. It is our responsibility to prepare him or her for living as well as working. The quality attention we focus on our
children today will benefi t all of us tomorrow.”