Bright Futures Friends

Join the community that powers classroom innovation, removes barriers for students, celebrates educators, and opens doors through scholarships across NKC Schools.

When you become a Bright Futures Friend, you stand with nearly 22,000 students and 3,500 staff across our community. In 2024–25 alone, the Education Foundation invested $550,000, awarded 146 scholarships, and funded 34 Innovation Grants—creating brighter futures all year long.

BECOME A BRIGHT FUTURES FRIEND

Why Your Membership Matters

Real impact, right here. Bright Futures Friends helps fund Innovation Grants, scholarships, and student success essentials like supply closets and meal debt relief.
Recent highlight. The Kahler Innovation Grants committee approved 21 classroom projects reaching 4,420 students with $36,009 in funding.
Momentum across the district. From Royals Charities support to new partnerships with KC Current and Google, plus 16 building visits to share grants and programs, your support is part of a growing movement.

Member Benefits at a Glance

All Bright Futures Friends are recognized in Foundation publications, on our website and social media, and receive invitations to exclusive Insider briefings. Benefits scale by level and include built in seating to our signature events: the Fall Breakfast and spring gala PROM.

Tickets by level (Fall Breakfast / PROM):

Pillar – $10,000+ → 10 / 12
Partner – $5,000+ → 10 / 8
Innovator – $3,000+ → 10 / 8
Neighbor – $1,500 → 6 / 4
Friend – $500 → 2 / 2.

Insider briefings (by level): Pillar 4, Partner 4, Innovator 3, Neighbor 2, Friend 1. Higher tiers include a VIP reception and a personalized annual impact update; Pillar may include an Innovation Grant or scholarship presented in your honor.

BECOME A BRIGHT FUTURES FRIEND

Membership Levels

Pillar - $10,000+ (≈ $834/mo)
Premier recognition, event access, and a high impact commitment that fuels innovation district wide.
Partner - $5,000+ (≈ $417/mo)
Robust access and visibility while moving big priorities forward.
Innovator - $3,000+ (≈ $250/mo)
Help bold ideas take root through teacher innovation and pilot projects.
Neighbor - $1,500 (≈ $125/mo)
Support student success by removing barriers like meal debt and providing essential supplies.
Friend - $500 (≈ $42/mo)
Join the community celebrating educators and funding scholarships all year.

FAQS

Where does my gift go?

Your support powers Innovation Grants, scholarships, student success essentials (like supply closets and meal debt relief), and staff recognition programs such as New Teacher Grants and Relentless Champions.

What’s included with my membership?

All members receive recognition and Insider invitations. Each level includes tickets to the Fall Breakfast and PROM. Higher tiers add VIP experiences and a personalized annual impact update; Pillar may include a grant or scholarship presented in your honor.

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes. NKC Schools Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (status received in 2014); contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Can I give monthly?

Absolutely-monthly gifts are an easy way to make a bigger impact over time and keep programs running year round.

Who can I contact with questions?

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (816) 321 5550.

Recognition and Deadlines

We’re grateful to recognize Bright Futures Friends on our website and in event materials. To be listed in printed programs, please join by October 31 (Fall Breakfast) or January 31 (PROM).