The BEE Fund – BEElieve in Brandon
2023-24 BEElieve in Brandon: The BEE Fund
The BEE Fund is the largest source of funding for the Morris Brandon Elementary School Foundation, supporting critical resources and enhancements not covered by the operating budget.
You can make an impact on the experience for each student, faculty, and staff member on campus. Make your gift today!
What is the BEE Fund?
The annual BEE Fund campaign is the most effective way for Morris Brandon parents to provide resources for the school and our teachers. Gifts to the BEE Fund support the Morris Brandon Elementary School Foundation, which is the non-profit foundation that funds resources not covered by the Atlanta Public School budget, such as curriculum enrichment, capital improvements and the “extras” that make your child’s Morris Brandon experience special.
2023-24 BEE Fund Goal: $250,000Deadline to Donate: October 6, 2023
Make an impact on your child’s education
by supporting the BEE Fund.
What is the Goal?
- Raise a minimum of $250,000 by October 6, 2023
Every gift makes a difference – make your tax-deductible contribution today!
What does my gift support?
Thanks to BEE Fund donors, the Foundation was able to fund the following resources and enhancements at Morris Brandon over the past three years:
- Curriculum supplies and subscriptions including the development of a new science curriculum for the 23-24 school year.
- IB Programming and Certification
- International Travelers curriculum and supplies
- Book Fair funds for teachers to purchase books for their classrooms
- Allotments to help teachers cover general classroom supplies at the start of the school year
- Teacher training and professional development including Orton Gillingham certifications
- IB Programming and certification
- Renovations to the MC Media Center
- Annual maintenance and periodic replacement of turf fields at both campuses
- Additional off-duty police officer during carpool at the MC
How do I make my gift?
Your support makes a difference at Morris Brandon. Each year, donors make gifts in amounts ranging from $5 – $5,000, and the average gift last year was approximately $511. Learn more about donor levels and matching gifts below.
Where do I Donate to The BEE Fund?:
ONLINE – the easy way! Click here to donate online.
Return your pledge card and check:
- By Mail: to Morris Brandon Elementary School, 2741 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, 30327
- Via the Bee Box: located at either campus at the front desk. See front desk clerk.
2023-24 Giving Levels and additional benefits
| Honeycomb Club
An invitation to the Fall Donor Party with members of the school’s administration team. |
$2,500+ |
| Bee Hive Club
An invitation to the Fall Donor Party with members of the school’s administration team. |
$1,000 – $2,499 |
| Buzz Club | $500 – $999 |
| Stingers Club | $250 – $499 |
| Colony Club | $150 – $249 |
| Bee Keepers Club | up to $149 |
All donors will be recognized in the BEE Fund Donor Roll and receive Morris Brandon BEE Fund decals. Donor Party invitations will be provided to donors who make their commitment by the October 6, 2023 campaign deadline.
Matching Gifts
Double the impact with Matching Gifts from your employer! More than 20% of the BEE Fund total last year came from matching gifts. Companies that participated include: Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta, Equifax, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, Home Depot, McKesson, Norfolk Southern, Northwestern Mutual, PNC Bank, Turner Broadcasting System, UBS, and many others.
2023-24 BEE FUND CHAIRSDean CleavelandPeyton JohnstonJenny Perry