Scholarships | Special Education | Student Lunch Debt | Classroom – STEM | Classroom – Language Arts | Classroom – CTE | Unified Sports | MHS Sports/Activities | Specified Classroom | Specified School or Program
Murray Education Foundation is pleased to honor the wishes of specific donation requests. Different Murray donors have different programs that are meaningful to them. To that end, we provide a list of options here that are most common. You can, of course, further customize your directed giving within these categories (for example to a specific sports team or classroom) or by contacting MEF about the creation of an additional category. The point is, YOU are in control of your donation, and can target it in ways YOU feel are best.
After reviewing the myriad of meaningful things you can give to, go here to learn about different ways you can donate, including some that provide significant tax savings.
Scholarships
Murray has long been a close-knit community, and proud of our alumni and heritage. To that end, MEF frequently receives scholarship donations from families with close ties to the high school. We work closely with scholarship donors to help target their generous funds to meet the criteria they would like to see in their applicants…
Special Education
Supporting Murray City School District’s special education students, through classroom grants or other customized programming is a transformative difference for donors and those they support. Classroom grants empower our educators with additional tools and resources they need to elevate experiences and results. But they also help nurture an inclusive, engaging, and adaptive learning environments tailored…
Student Lunch Debt
The economy in recent years has hit Murray and other families hard. We are seeing unprecedented rises in student lunch debt. Fortunately, Murray has seen generous donations come in from corporate and non-profit sponsors. This has helped to some degree but has not erased it entirely. When schools can’t cover the debt, they must move…
Classroom – STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classroom grants through Murray Education Foundation, empower teachers with the advanced tools and resources they need to shape student growth. But this funding also lays the foundation of our progress as a society. Over the years, Murray has developed a solid reputation in STEM opportunities, due in part to…
Classroom – Language & Performing Arts
Inspire creativity and expression by donating to Murray City School District Language and Performing Arts classroom grants. Your contribution supports programs that nurture students’ talents in music, theater, English, literature, creative writing, public speaking, and more. These grants provide vital funding that open doors for Murray students to explore talents and interests, through instruments, costumes,…
Classroom – CTE
Help prepare students for bright futures by donating to Career and Technical Education (CTE) classroom grants in the Murray City School District! These grants provide vital funding for state-of-the-art tools, technology, and materials that equip students with real-world skills in fields like healthcare, technology, engineering, culinary arts, and more. CTE programs prominent in high school…
Unified Sports
Support inclusion and teamwork by donating to Murray High School’s Unified Sports program! This incredible initiative brings students with and without disabilities together, fostering friendships, understanding, and a love for competitive sports. Your contribution helps provide uniforms, equipment, travel expenses, and other resources that ensure all athletes can participate and shine. Unified Sports empowers students…
MHS Sports/Activities
Fuel the pride and passion of Spartan Nation by donating to Murray High School’s Sports and Activities programs! These programs play a vital role in shaping well-rounded students, teaching teamwork, discipline, and leadership while building lifelong memories. Your support helps provide essential funding for equipment, uniforms, travel expenses, and other resources that keep our teams…
Specified Classroom
Many families in the district are aware of a specific classroom or teacher need at their child’s school. This could include classroom materials, activities, guest speakers, field trips, or for many other reasons. We are grateful for and accept individual/targeted support that even small amounts can meet unique needs and unlock potential. Together, we can…
Specified School or Project
Many families in the district are aware of a specific need at their child’s school or project at their school. This could include a schoolwide activity/event, PTA support or activity, or some type of facility enhancement such as a new sign or playground equipment. We are grateful for and accept individual/targeted support that even small…