Foundation Facts

The Foundation for the Future...

  • Was founded in 1992, marking this academic year as the Foundation’s 17th anniversary at Menlo-Atherton High School.
  • Has provided over $9 million dollars cumulatively in essential funds for M-A.
  • Raised $1 million dollars in 2008–09.
  • Is the only M-A fundraising group that pays salaries for teachers and staff. This year, over 90% of Foundation funding is allocated to salaries.
  • Supports M-A only, which means 100% of your donation stays at M–A to maintain and enrich programs for M–A students.
  • Relies on direct donations to raise funds to support excellence in education at M–A.