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Our Strategic Funding Pillars

01 | Capital Improvements & Campus Enhancement
Creating welcoming, functional, and inspiring learning environments through permanent improvements to school grounds and facilities. Current priorities include playground enhancements, outdoor learning spaces, and school-wide infrastructure such as a sound system.

02 | Teacher Development & Instructional Excellence
Strengthening student outcomes by investing in educator growth and instructional quality. Funding supports professional learning in areas such as outdoor learning certifications, literacy and mathematics instruction, and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program development.

03 | Student Achievement & Enrichment
Expanding opportunities that bring learning to life for every student. Funding supports legacy field trips, signature grade-level experiences, and equitable enrichment infrastructure that ensure all Benteen students have access to transformative educational experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the The Frederick Wilson Benteen Elementary School “Believe in Benteen” Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) public charity eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions pursuant to Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.


  • General giving goes to support resources like books, software, classroom supplies, teacher professional development, field trips and other educational enrichment activities.

    Donations for specific giving campaigns go toward the designated campaign.

    Less than 10% of donations go to support administrative costs, such as website maintenance and non-profit organizational compliance requirements.

  • Yes! We are always looking for volunteers. Reach out by email (info@believeinbenteen.org) or complete the “Contact Us” form and someone will be in touch.

  • Yes — depending on the schools need for the items. Reach out by email (info@believeinbenteen.org) and we’d be happy to discuss.