When You Say Yes, You Bring Our Mission to Life 

When you SAY YES to The Warrior Fund, you enable FBA to say yes to the projects and initiatives that bring our mission to life. The impact is both immediate and eternal, equipping every student with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect and potential to EXPLORE, CREATE, CHALLENGE and LEAD.

Tuition covers essential operations. The Warrior Fund makes the difference. As FBA’s annual, repeatable and dependable giving program, The Warrior Fund enhances the day-to-day operations that make our school exceptional, from classroom resources and student programs to faculty development and campus enhancements.

The Warrior Fund, comprising 4% of FBA’s annual operating budget, directly impacts every student and teacher by:

• Attracting and retaining Christian educators devoted to scholarly excellence through competitive salaries and benefits.
• Providing financial assistance to families in need and making Christian education available to a greater number of students.
• Supporting campus, curriculum and program enhancements that cultivate a rigorous and fulfilling educational experience.
• Funding technology upgrades that enhance parents’ access to their child’s academic progress, strengthens a teacher’s classroom integration and builds 21st-century skills in all learners.

SAY YES

Each year, FBA’s board of trustees and FBA’s faculty and staff set the tone for the heart of generosity at our school by achieving 100% participation in The Warrior Fund. Their commitment lays the foundation for a culture of generosity across our community and serves as a powerful vote of confidence in the mission of the school.

SAY YES with Purpose

With Purpose is a school wide generosity initiative designed to bring clarity, joy and intentionality to the way our community gives and serves. It reflects our belief that every act of giving, serving and supporting is intentional, impactful and aligned with what matters most.

Ultimately, With Purpose ensures that when you give to The Warrior Fund you can be confident it is making the greatest impact on our mission and on the lives of our students and teachers.

We are, so we do. With Purpose.

“With Purpose has reduced the number of asks throughout the year and ensured that giving is focused on what truly matters. As both a parent and a teacher, knowing my gift supports strategic initiatives that directly impact our school and students allows me to focus my limited resources where they make the greatest difference.”

- Meredith Bingham, 
Entrepreneurship Program Advisor, Sixth Grade Math Teacher and FBA Parent

The Warrior Shield Society recognizes visionary donors whose leadership and generosity protect and advance the mission of First Baptist Academy with annual gifts of $10,000 or more. Inspired by the biblical call to "take up the shield of faith" in Ephesians 6:16, members stand as faithful partners who safeguard and advance the work God is doing through our school.

Warrior Shield Society members receive:

• Year-round recognition at events, on digital signage and in publications.
• First access to naming opportunities at fundraising events.
• Invitation to the annual Impact Donor Dinner.
• Quarterly updates and insights from the head of school.

Leadership giving at First Baptist Academy is designed as a yearlong partnership rooted in clarity, intention and mission alignment. Rather than supporting individual events through separate asks, leadership donors make one intentional gift that supports The Warrior Fund and advances FBA’s priorities for the entire year.

This approach simplifies the giving experience by allowing donors to focus on a single, meaningful commitment while clearly understanding their level of partnership and impact. Leadership gifts support the full scope of FBA’s mission, providing flexibility to meet academic, spiritual and operational needs as they arise.

For First Baptist Academy, this model supports thoughtful, strategic planning and responsible stewardship by ensuring key priorities are resourced from the start of the year. For donors, it offers consistent, yearlong acknowledgment, meaningful engagement opportunities and the option to align their sponsorship with specific events or initiatives as part of their overall partnership.

WAYS TO GIVE

We invite your family to prayerfully consider giving to The Warrior Fund in the following ways. The Warrior Fund runs on the school’s fiscal year calendar starting on July 1 and closing on June 30. 

• ONLINE GIVING FORM
  One-time gift
  Monthly or yearly recurring gift
  Pledge
   
• BY CHECK
  First Baptist Academy
  Attn: Advancement Office
  7450 Memorial Woods Drive
  Houston, Texas 77024
  
  Please designate The Warrior Fund in the MEMO line on your check. 
   
• STOCK TRANSFER
  Donating appreciated securities is a tax-efficient way to support FBA. Please consult your financial advisor to determine how these benefits apply to you.

  To initiate a gift of stock, simply request that your broker transfer the shares using the information below.
  
  FBA’s Brokerage Information:
  UBS Financial Services Inc.
  Account Name: HighGround Advisors
  DTC #: 0221
  Account #: PE 02188
  
  Then email the advancement office with the following information:

  • The number and name of the shares you are transferring.
  • Confirmation that your gift is directed to First Baptist Academy of Houston and that the shares may be liquidated and disbursed upon transfer.
     

Matching Gifts: Double Your Impact

Many employers match gifts to educational institutions like FBA. A matching gift is a contribution from your employer that parallels your own, instantly multiplying your impact.

To find out if your company participates, contact your human resources office. Don’t miss the chance to double the difference your “YES” can make!

SAY YES
 

2024-2025
Impact Report