Ways To Give
The Belton Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization solely funded through the generosity of the Belton community, local businesses and alumni. The Belton Educational Foundation utilizes these donations to enhance the educational experiences available to students of the Belton School District. Please consider making a donation today or working with your financial advisor to create a legacy gift and become a member of our Legacy of Believers Giving Circle.
Gifts may be sent to:
Belton Educational Foundation
110 W. Walnut
Belton, MO 64012
EIN # 43-1942967
Please contact Sonja Abdelgawad, Executive Director, if you have any questions at (816) 348-1151 or at sabdelgawad@bsd124.org.
Thank you...2023 Pirate Foundation Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor – Downtown Belton Mainstreet, Inc.
Gold Sponsor – ACI Boland Architects, DanaJames Foundation, Rotary Club of Belton-Raymore
Silver Sponsor – Country Club Bank, Max Motors Dealerships, OPAA! Food Management, Inc, Stifel
Bronze Sponsor – Compass Health Network, Pearce Photographics, St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, R-G Federal Credit Union, Reece Nichols Real Estate – Heather Thurston
Friends Sponsor – Mr. Appliance & Mr. Handyman of Lee’s Summit, Raymore & Grandview, Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins, Cosentino’s Price Chopper, RoadSide Bar & Grill, NorthPoint Foundation, Belton Athletic Association, Hy-Vee
Pirate Foundation Sponsorships
Platinum Sponsorship ($10,000)
Click here to register for Platinum Sponsorship
– Recognition on Belton Educational Foundation website (logo and link)
– Recognition within Belton School District website (logo
– Sponsorship highlighted via social media and Foundation’s electronic newsletter
– Visibility on 2023 event marketing materials
– Tailored sponsor marketing promo designed for your use with social media
– Invitation to Surprise Teacher Grant Award School Visits
-Opportunity to share marketing giveaway item at one event
-Recognition in Belton Schoo lDistrict electronic staff communication
– Four tickets to gala and other fundraising events
Gold Sponsorship
($5,000)
Click here to register for Gold Sponsorship
– Recognition on Belton Educational Foundation website (logo and link)
– Recognition within Belton School District website (logo)
– Sponsorship highlighted via social media and Foundation’s electronic newsletter
– Visibility on 2023 event marketing materials
– Two tickets to gala and other fundraising events
– Tailored sponsor marketing promo designed for your use with social media
– Invitation to Surprise Teacher Grant Award School Visits
Silver Sponsorship
($2,500)
Click here to register for Silver Sponsorship
– Recognition on Belton Educational Foundation website (logo)
– Recognition within Belton School District website (logo)
– Sponsorship highlighted via social media and in Foundation’s electronic newsletter
-Visibility on 2023 event marketing materials
– Two tickets to gala and other fundraising events
– Basic sponsor marketing promo provided for your use with social media
Bronze Sponsorship
($1,000)
Click here to register for Bronze Sponsorship
– Recognition on Belton Educational Foundation website (logo)
– Recognition within Belton School District website (logo)
– Sponsorship highlighted via social media and in Foundation’s electronic newsletter
– Visibility on 2023 event marketing materials
– One ticket to gala or other fundraising event
– Basic sponsor promo provided for your use with social media
Friends Sponsorship ($500)
Click here to register for Friends Sponsorship
– Name on Belton Educational Foundation website
– Name within Belton School District website
– Sponsorship highlighted via social media and in Foundation’s electronic newsletter
-Visibility on 2023 event marketing materials
– Visibility on 2023 event marketing materials (for all in person or virtual events)
Event Sponsorships
2023 Gala Sponsorships
A Magical Masquerade – The Country Club at Loch Lloyd (Aug 26, 2023)
Click here to become a Gala Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 Trip Sponsor – $1,000 Auction Sponsor – $1,500
Drink Sponsor – $1,000 Appetizer Sponsor – $1,000 Print Sponsor – $1,500
Floral Sponsor – $500 Raffle Sponsor – $500 Heads or Tails Sponsor – $500
Wine & Whiskey Pull Sponsor – $500 Safe Ride Home Sponsor – $500
Sponsors $1,000 and above – One ticket, live program recognition, social media recognition, name listed in event program, on event signage, and in selected print materials.
Sponsors $500 and above – Name listed in event program, on event signage, and in selected print materials
Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunity: Helping Children Grow Sponsor —– $50 $100 $150 $250 $500 $700 $1000
Helping Children Grow Sponsors -Get their name listed each year at the annual gala event
Planned Gifts
Oftentimes through a planned gift, or by including the Belton Educational Foundation in your will, you are able to make a gift that will have a more substantial impact. There are many options available in terms of planned giving; you may choose to give to the Foundation with gifts of property, appreciated stock and retirement plans, including 401ks, IRAs and pension plans. In many cases, there can be great tax advantages in these types of giving, allowing you to make a greater contribution to help students achieve their full potential.
Gifts through a Bequest
Gifts through bequests are common forms of legacy giving. You may choose to leave a specific dollar amount to the Foundation or a percentage of your estate. Oftentimes, this type of gift can reduce your estate taxes. If you already have a will, updating it is as simple as adding a one or two page document to your will called a codicil.
Sample legal language for a bequest: I give, devise and bequeath to Belton Educational Foundation, TIN#43-1942967, a Missouri nonprofit, (one of the following) ___ percent of my estate, the sum of ____, or the residue of my estate.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Maybe you own an existing life insurance policy with a payment that you would no longer like to carry. If this policy has a cash value, you can make the Belton Educational Foundation both the owner and beneficiary and receive a tax deduction for the cash surrender value of the policy. You can also make the Belton Educational Foundation the beneficiary or one of the beneficiaries of an existing or new policy that you purchase and make payments on.
If you plan on leaving a legacy gift for the Belton Educational Foundation, please let us know so we can celebrate with you and assist you in planning how your gift can make the most impact.
For further information or to notify us of your intent, please contact Sonja Abdelgawad, Executive Director at (816) 348-1151 or at sabdelgawad@bsd124.org.
Types of Giving
Designated or Undesignated Giving
You can give your gift to any specific program of the Foundation or leave it undesignated and we will use it in our greatest area of need.
Honor/Memorial Giving
You can make a gift in honor or in memory of someone. If you provide the name of an individual to notify of your gift, we will let them know that you have made a gift in honor/memory of the individual you designated.
Sponsorship
We have sponsorship options available each year. Sponsorship benefits vary per sponsor level. Contact our office for further information.
Organization Partnerships
The Belton Educational Foundation is always looking to establish new partnerships that benefit our students. If you or your organization have an idea or would like to learn about our current programs and how you can help increase their impact, please contact us.
Endowing a Program or Scholarship
The Belton Educational Foundation is continually pursuing philanthropy through endowments. These gifts can be designated to ensure perpetuity of a specific program or scholarship. Naming opportunities are available for endowment gifts that meet certain criteria. Please contact our office for further details.
Employee Giving
If you work for the Belton School District, then supporting the Belton Educational Foundation has never been easier! Use this payroll deduction form (also available from the Belton Educational Foundation Office) to have your support to the Foundation done automatically.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Corporate matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match the donations that their employees make. The employee requests the matching gift from their employer, who then makes their own donation. Check with your employer to see if your gift can be matched.
Forms of Monetary Gifts Accepted
There are many ways to give to the Belton Educational Foundation. We accept checks, cash, money orders, or you can make a gift online through our website or Venmo. You can also contact us to learn how to make a gift of appreciated stock, saving you tax dollars and increasing impact.
Gifts can be mailed to:
Belton Educational Foundation
110 W. Walnut
Belton, MO 64012
You can make an online gift by using the “Donate Now” button below.
For questions or further information contact Sonja Abdelgawad at (816) 348-1150 or by email at sabdelgawad@bsd124.org.
Online Donations
Thank you for your interest in donating to the Belton Educational Foundation. If you would like to make a gift online, please click the Donate Now button. This will allow you to make a secure donation utilizing all major credit cards.
Fundraisers
Groceries & Giving
Participate in our Groceries & Giving Fundraiser held each fall by purchasing Grocery coupons (each coupon provides $5 off a $50 grocery purchase). Each fall, coupons can be purchased online or through the Belton Educational Foundation Office for a specific time frame. All proceeds benefit the Belton Educational Foundation. A community food drive for our Pirate Pantry Program is also held in concert with this fundraiser.
Major Saver Card
Participate in our Major Saver Fundraiser held each spring by purchasing a Major Saver card (cost $20) that provides discounts and deals at area restaurants and retailers. Major Saver cards can be purchased online at MajorSaver.com/cards, from Belton elementary school students, and through the Belton Educational Foundation Office for a specific time frame during the spring. A portion of the proceeds benefit Belton elementary schools and the Belton Educational Foundation. After purchasing your card, you can also access thousands of reusable offers on Major Saver’s free new app by downloading at the App Store or Google Play. You can also purchase discount cards for cities in thess states: (Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas). These purchases will also benefit Belton schools and the Belton Educational Foundation. Purchase cards for multiple locations and save even more!
Become a “Fun-Raiser” for the Foundation
Hold a fundraiser at your work location or with your organization. Host a Jeans for a Day, chili cook-off lunch, best dessert contest, lunch box auction, breakfast bakery cart, Pirate Pantry food drive or other fun activities to support the Belton Educational Foundation.