The Warrior Fund
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.
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.
The Warrior Fund is fueled by direct, unrestricted giving and the proceeds of our bi-annual signature fundraising events:
- DIRECT GIVING – Year-long, unrestricted, tax-deductible gifts with immediate impact.
- WARRIORS ON THE GREEN GOLF & PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT – Donate, sponsor, volunteer, or play. All proceeds benefit the Warrior Fund.
- DINNER & AUCTION – Donate, bid, attend, or sponsor. All proceeds benefit the Warrior Fund.
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
In honor of our founding year, 1998, donors who make a gift of $1,998 or more gain membership to the Warrior Legacy Club. Your leadership not only honors FBA’s founding year but also strengthens the legacy of our Warrior community for generations to come.
As a member, you will:
- Be invited to exclusive donor events with the Head of School.
- Engraved legacy brick in rotunda and car decal.
- Enjoy open reserved seating at select FBA programs, including:
- Middle School & Lower School Athletics Awards Chapels
- Christmas Fine Arts and Christmas Performances (Primary, Lower, Middle)
- Spring Fine Arts & Spring Performances (Lower & Middle)
- Lower & Middle School Awards Ceremony
- Eighth Grade Graduation
Direct gifts to the Warrior Fund, along with sponsorships for Warriors on the Green or the Spring Dinner & Auction, qualify donors for Warrior Legacy Club membership.
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 at [email protected] 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
Why should my first gift be to The Warrior Fund?
We recognize that there are opportunities to support First Baptist Academy in addition to The Warrior Fund, and we appreciate your participation in all of them; however, the school formally asks that you give to The Warrior Fund first. It is the most critical funding needed and allows the school to continue to achieve its mission of “Equipping students with the Truth of God’s Word…to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead”. Further, The Warrior Fund serves as an instrument that compels accountability to our strategic plan. We commit to continuously informing you of our progress on this strategic plan.
Do all private schools have similar funds?
Yes. Tuition is the “price tag” for a private school education, but it is not the true cost. As a private Christian school, First Baptist Academy operates without financial support from local, state and federal governments. We are committed to keep tuition lower than cost to make Christian education available to a greater number of students. For private schools, Annual Giving is a tax-deductible way to ensure educational excellence.
Why not raise tuition to cover the true cost of a First Baptist Academy education?
To cover the actual cost of educating a student would require a significant tuition increase. Such an increase would violate one of First Baptist Academy’s core values; enrollment reflecting the racial, ethnic, and economic diversity within the body of Christ. FBA, like other private schools, generates its funding from a variety of sources. These include tuition, private grants, and fundraising from parents, alumni, and other community members. Tax-deductible donations to The Warrior Fund represent a vital 4% of the School’s operating budget, thus reducing each student’s annual tuition cost and encouraging a diverse student body.
2024-2025
Impact Report