2022 - 2023 Annual Report

2022-2023 Annual Report

OUR MISSION

To support, fund and promote educational excellence, innovation and creativity in Keller ISD.

OUR VISION

To make Keller ISD a district where exceptional opportunities are available to all students.

LETTER FROM THE CEO

What A Year! The Keller ISD Education Foundation experienced incredible success this year through the steadfast commitment of our volunteers and the dependable support of our donors. In the fall of 2022, the Foundation sold out the first Keller Classic for a Cause Golf Tournament, raising over $85,000 to enhance education opportunities in our district. In Spring of 2023, the annual Rooted Gala showed unprecedented growth and raised a whopping $220,000 through the collaborative efforts of our generous community, sponsors and attendees. Funds raised through events like these, paired with contributions from corporate donors and community members alike allow us to provide innovative classroom experiences through the funding of educator grants, professional development opportunities for our teachers, student scholarships and district initiatives. We are proud of the partnerships that have continued to grow each year, and feel inspired to have built so many new relationships that will help us continue on our mission to impact education in Keller ISD. While we take great pride in our accomplishments this year, we recognize that there is no finish line in sight. We are just getting started and look forward to strengthening our ability to bring outstanding resources to all in Keller ISD. If you are on this mission with us, thank you for investing in the educational well-being of our students and teachers by making a difference in our schools! If you’re not, what’s stopping you? Join us as we light the way for bigger, better and brighter things in Keller ISD.

—Amanda Migura Chief Executive Officer Keller ISD Education Foundation

Board of Directors

Staff

Honorary Advisory

John Baker

Robyn Birkenfeld

Alan Blaylock

Bev Dixon

Corey Fickes

Armin Mizani

Don Reid

Cecily Verloop

Elizabeth Young

Bhavani Kola Chair

John Hoffmann Vice Chair

Kristen Scalf Secretary

Jeremy Rabe Treasurer

Shalunda Corzine

Mallory Estes

Mary Garcia

Aly Layman

Jennifer Vaughn

Danny C. Williams

Dr. Rick Westfall Ex Officio

Sandi Walker Ex Officio

Amanda Migura CEO

Briana Simpson Program Administrator

DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS

34,121 Students in the Keller ISD District

9 Cities served by Keller ISD

OUR FOLLOWERS

42 Schools in the Keller ISD District

32% Of students are Economically Disadvantaged

4,500 Staff members (educators and support staff)

1,285 NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS

2,377 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS @ Keller ISD Education Foundation

1,381 TWITTER FOLLOWERS @ KISDfoundation

308 LINKEDIN FOLLOWERS @ Keller ISD Education Foundation

298 INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS @ KISDfoundation

Posts increased by 156%

35,000 reached via Facebook (increase of 5% over last year)

Facebook Page visits increased by 59% over last year

We dedicated more time investing in Instagram posts and it shows

Instagram reach increased by 255% over last year

Instagram profile visits increased by 94%

11,742 Students are Impacted with our Scholarships and Grants

2022–2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Snack Packs

The Foundation contributed to create 450 snack packs for food insecure families across the district to take home during long breaks from school.

Teacher of the Year

Together with our committed friends from Sewell Automotives, we surprised our two KISD Teachers of the Year with brand new cars to drive for the summer, along with $250 for a special night out! The top ten finalists were presented with gifts and complimentary tickets to attend the Rooted Gala in April. We love supporting our deserving teachers!

Keller Education Foundation Night at Texas Rangers

The Foundation is always looking for ways to engage our Keller ISD community and find family-friendly ways for that community to support us! Thank you to the Texas Rangers for hosting a Keller ISD night and donating a portion of ticket sales back to the Foundation. We have a similar relationship with the Dallas Mavericks, who host a Keller ISD night in the winter.

Backpack Drive

The Foundation partnered with the Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce to collect over 1200 backpacks filled with supplies for students in need in Keller ISD.

Funds Raised Gala $220,000 Golf $86,000

Employee Giving $21,000

Corporate Donors and Grants $50,000

Other Contributions $26,000

Total Raised $403,000

324 SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED

32 EDUCATOR GRANTS GIVEN

Greater Keller Chamber President Bev Dixon and CEO Amanda Migura during a backpack assembly event.

Keller ISD Night with the Texas Rangers

WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

Fundraising Events

There are two fundraising anchor events a year, the Keller Classic Golf Tournament and the Rooted Gala. These two events are the perfect time for donors to come together and celebrate the important work of the Foundation while supporting financially through sponsorship. Sponsorship information can be found on our website for these events.

Corporate Partnership

We could not and would not be successful without the support of our corporate partners. Annual contributions from these partners allow the Foundation a level of security, while offering top-tier perks for our donors. To see available corporate sponsorship bundles, please visit the QR code!

Planned Giving

Making a gift for the benefit of the Keller ISD Education Foundation after you are gone is a wonderful way to create a lasting legacy and ensure that educational opportunities in Keller ISD continue to see a positive impact in your name. For more information on how you can plan your legacy gift, please see the QR code.

Monthly Contributions

Just like your commitment to streaming television and music, or that gym membership you might rarely use, you can commit to a monthly donation to help impact education in Keller ISD. This gift is automatically deducted monthly and can make a huge difference in our ability to provide opportunities for our students and teachers. Sign up to be a monthly donor at the QR code below!

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First Annual Golf Tourmanent.

Rooted Gala gathers community leaders & supporters.

Surprising educators during our Grant Patrol.

Live auction at the annual Rooted Gala brings excitement and donations.