The history of Fulton Public Schools Foundation

In 2003, the generosity of a FHS alum who wished to make a land donation to the school district began the process of establishing a charitable 501(c)(3) organization for the benefit of the Fulton Public School system. Since that time, others have joined in making significant donations via reunion class gifts, individual donations, memorial gifts, trust management, and corporate support. In addition, the Major Saver campaign provided funds from 2007 to 2016.

In 2011, the first endowment campaign, the Founding 50, raised $50,000. In late 2014, the Foundation hired the first executive director (part-time). In 2015, the Hornet Foundation Circle (HFC), an annual giving club, was created, the first newsletter, The Foundation Buzz, was mailed, the first GALA was held in March to recognize those who helped establish the organization, and a strategic planning session was completed. In 2016, the Foundation partnered with the Fulton High Alumni Association and joined forces to fund an Alumni Scholarship. The Alumni Association was an early supporter of educational funding, having held a 5K Run in 2012 to help provide scholarship monies.

The Foundation currently manages three trusts, has been advised of pending planned gifts, received several land donations, worked with families in directing memorial gifts, and ran the first charity golf tournament in 2019. With our 2025-26 classroom grants, the Foundation has now awarded 171 classroom grants totaling over $160,000. The largest single gift of support to the District, valued at $30,000, was a new projection system for the Commons area of the High School in February 2016. Each year, the School District provides a list of needed items for the Foundation to use as a guide. Teacher grant applications are accepted in February each year, with approximately 12 - 20 funded. The Foundation maintains its mission focus through strategic planning and annual audits.

This spring, we will award up to $20,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors and up to $15,000 in classroom grants

Fulton Public Schools Foundation Golf Tournament 2026