Advancement – In Support of The Branch School Idea of Education

The Branch School greatly appreciates everyone who contributes to our cause and mission in behalf of children. This includes trustees, staff, parents, grandparents, friends, alumni families, volunteers, corporations, charitable foundations, and our generous donors. Financial resources come entirely from three sources: tuition revenues, and corporate/foundation grants, and individual contributions. Each gift is important. These contributions cover the difference between tuition revenues and the actual cost of educating each child.

Since 1977 we have served children, and the Houston community each year becomes more aware of the value of a Branch School education. Many of our graduates go on to receive citizenship and achievement awards and significantly volunteer within the larger community. Staff members have received notable recognition as well as our Outdoor Classroom program.

There are several areas where your contribution can make a considerable impact.

• Scholarship Funds – Diane C. Baker Scholarship Fund, Kay Harrison Scholarship Fund, Anna Jean Wait Tuition Assistance Program
• Neil Golmon Multimedia Fund – for technology
• Corporate matching gifts
• 2009-2010 Annual Fund
• The Branch School Endowment (introduced in 2007)
• Spencer Kinley Fund for Endowment
• In-kind giving
• Bequests from estates
• Capital Campaigns as needed

Your financial support furthers our mission of providing a strong educational environment where the inherent God-given abilities of children are acknowledged and nurtured. Thank you! Gifts help to:

• Retain outstanding faculty and staff
• Support an optimum classroom environment, which includes small class sizes (something that our parents overwhelmingly appreciate)
• Support the exceptional uniqueness of our programs that include character development, environmental education, and problem-solving

The best news is that our school is growing to Middle School. Your gift has never been more important.