ALAMO HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOUNDATION

What ALAMO HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOUNDATION does

Alamo Heights School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, that raises private funds to supplement state education funding for the Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD). The foundation's sole beneficiary is AHISD, which encompasses four schools: Howard Early Childhood Center, Cambridge Elementary, Alamo Heights Junior School, and Alamo Heights High School. Its mission addresses a documented funding gap: the State of Texas allocates $8,540 per student to AHISD — $2,000 less than the next lowest-funded district in Bexar County — and the foundation estimates $1,342 per student is needed to close the gap, with $25 million in local tax dollars recaptured by the state and never reaching classrooms. The foundation has set a public target of raising $4 million annually by 2030 to bridge this gap.

The foundation's product surface consists of five core offerings: an online donation platform (built on third-party processor QGiv) supporting one-time and recurring gifts; an alumni engagement platform including the Mules Forever quarterly magazine, Hall of Fame recognition program, class reunion coordination, and a LinkedIn alumni network; a scholarship program for AHISD students; and structured fundraising campaigns including Greater Heights Night (annual fundraiser) and Reunite at Heights. Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible donations across five streams: individual recurring gifts (Mules Monthly Giving at $5-$99/month and Heroes for Heights at $100-$300+/month), one-time gifts, corporate partnerships (29+ named sponsors including Broadway Bank, Frost, HEB, and Bartlett Cocke), workplace/employee giving with employer matching, and legacy/planned giving including bequests and endowments.

The foundation operates with a small staff led by Executive Director Heather McFarland, supported by Director of Donor & Alumni Relations Jessica Almaraz and volunteer leadership. It uses a multi-channel marketing approach including its website, Facebook, the quarterly Mules Forever alumni newsletter, community events, and class reunions to drive donor engagement and fundraising. The organization holds GuideStar Transparency Seal listing (profile 7050b24d-1b21-4b64-a58b-bed3f40e6882) and is in active operational standing with events scheduled through 2026.

Name

ALAMO HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Legal name

Alamo Heights School Foundation

Website

https://ahschoolfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alamo Heights School Foundation is a San Antonio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises private donations to supplement inadequate state education funding for the Alamo Heights Independent School District, supporting teachers, programs, and students across four AHISD schools with a $4 million annual fundraising goal by 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Fundraising and Alumni Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC)

Keywords

• Educational fundraising
• School foundation donations
• Alumni engagement services
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Nonprofit scholarship funding

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation receives donations from individuals including monthly recurring donors (Mules Monthly Giving program from $5-$99/month and Heroes for Heights program at $100, $200, or $300+/month), as well as one-time gifts.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Local businesses sponsor the foundation through corporate partnership programs, providing financial support in exchange for recognition and association with the school community.
3. Employee Giving Programs: Workplace giving programs allow employees to contribute through payroll deductions, often with employer matching.
4. Legacy/Planned Giving: Endowment campaigns and legacy giving programs allow donors to make long-term commitments including bequests and estate gifts.
5. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events including Greater Heights Night and Reunite at Heights generate donations and sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alamo Heights School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises private donations, corporate sponsorships, and planned gifts from the Alamo Heights community to supplement state funding for the Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD). It operates recurring giving programs (Mules Monthly, Heroes for Heights), an alumni engagement network, a scholarship program, a Hall of Fame recognition program, and class reunion coordination services, redistributing proceeds directly to district schools, teachers, and academic programs.

Product overview

Alamo Heights School Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides supplementary funding and resources to Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD). Rather than a unified software product, the Foundation offers a suite of engagement services including an online donation platform for supporting schools and teachers, a comprehensive alumni network connecting former students through reunion coordination and the Hall of Fame program, scholarship opportunities for students, and various fundraising campaigns such as Greater Heights Night and Heroes for Heights monthly giving program. The organization facilitates community investment to bridge the funding gap between what the state provides and what students deserve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Donation Platform Online donation platform enabling contributions to support Alamo Heights schools, teachers, and students through monthly recurring donations (Mules Monthly Giving and Heroes for Heights), one-time gifts, matching gifts, tributes/memorial gifts, and endowment campaign contributions. For parents, alumni, and community supporters of AHISD.
• Alumni Network Alumni engagement platform connecting former Alamo Heights High School students through class chatter communications, reunion coordination, Hall of Fame nominations, and the Mules Forever quarterly alumni newsletter. For AHISD alumni across all graduating classes.
• Scholarship Program Scholarship opportunities for AHISD students provided through foundation funding and donor contributions. For current and graduating Alamo Heights ISD students.
• Class Reunion Coordination Foundation-supported coordination services for alumni class reunions including event planning assistance, venue recommendations, and reunion information publishing on the AHSF and District websites. For AHHS alumni classes planning reunions.
• Hall of Fame Program Recognition program honoring distinguished alumni, lifetime educators, and distinguished service award recipients who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. For AHISD alumni and educators nominated through the formal nomination process.
• Greater Heights Night Annual Fundraiser Annual fundraising event bringing together AHISD parents, alumni, and community supporters to generate donations and sponsorships for the foundation.
• Heroes for Heights Monthly Giving Program Premium tier monthly recurring donation program offering monthly gifts of $100, $200, or $300+ for dedicated supporters seeking higher-impact contributions to the foundation.
• Mules Monthly Giving Program Entry-level recurring monthly donation program accepting contributions from $5 to $99 per month to support ongoing educational programs and teacher funding.
• Legacy Giving Program Planned giving and endowment campaign program allowing donors to make long-term commitments through bequests and estate gifts to support the foundation's mission in perpetuity.
• Corporate Partnership Program Corporate sponsorship program enabling local businesses to provide financial support to the foundation in exchange for recognition, brand association with the AHISD community, and employee engagement opportunities.
• Employee Giving Program Workplace giving program allowing employees to contribute to the foundation through payroll deductions, typically with employer matching gift incentives.
• Reunite at Heights Alumni Weekend Alumni reunion weekend event bringing together former AHISD students and supporters. Scheduled for March 29, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• $12,000 class gift from Class of 1973 - largest class gift to date
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Baird Foundation RepairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the foundation through sponsorship and community investment.
• Broadway BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bank providing corporate partnership support to the foundation.
• Methodist ERminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider corporate partner supporting education in the community.
• Kahlig Auto Group (Lincoln, Lexus & Audi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership group as corporate partner.
• Worth & AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting foundation initiatives.
• Papa JohnsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant chain corporate partner.
• HUB InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance and financial services firm as corporate partner.
• Preserve TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle company as corporate partner.
• Marsh WorthamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance firm as corporate partner.
• LinebargerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner, likely in legal or financial services.
• Focal Point VisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEye care provider as corporate partner.
• Christus Santa RosaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare system corporate partner.
• RC Page ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company as corporate partner.
• Guido MaterialsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction materials supplier as corporate partner.
• Cavender Auto FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership group as corporate partner.
• LPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner (likely architecture/engineering firm based on context).
• Malitz ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company as corporate partner.
• Kevin Farnworth OrthodonticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider as corporate partner.
• Pure Pastures (Laura and Lew Moorman)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business owners as corporate partners.
• Bartlett Cocke General ContractorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor construction firm as corporate partner.
• HEBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional grocery chain as corporate partner.
• Bader Ranch Dove HuntsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business as corporate partner.
• Groovy Hues PaintingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPainting services company as corporate partner.
• Lee MichaelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry retailer as corporate partner.
• Prestige MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive services as corporate partner.
• The Emergency ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare provider as corporate partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Katy ISD Education Foundation: Foundation supporting Katy ISD in suburban Houston. Same district-affiliated 501(c)(3) model funding teacher grants, student programs, and innovative classroom projects in a fast-growing Texas district. Comparable operational footprint and donor program structure.
• Plano ISD Education Foundation: Education foundation supporting Plano ISD, one of the largest Texas districts. Runs teacher grants, scholarships, and donor programs analogous to AHSF. Same nonprofit K-12 support model though at materially larger scale, providing a useful peer benchmark.
• Highland Park Education Foundation (HPISD): Independent nonprofit foundation supporting the Highland Park ISD in Dallas, Texas — another affluent K-12 public school district facing similar state funding dynamics. Operates the same model of supplemental fundraising, alumni engagement, and corporate partnerships to close per-student funding gaps, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Eanes Education Foundation (Eanes ISD): Foundation supporting Eanes ISD (Westlake area) in Austin, Texas. Mirrors Alamo Heights' model of community-based fundraising for an affluent K-12 district with similar recapture exposure, monthly giving programs, and alumni/parent donor engagement — directly comparable in mission and structure.
• CFISD (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD) Education Foundation: Education foundation for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in suburban Houston, Texas. Runs analogous teacher grant, alumni, and corporate partnership programs for a large K-12 district, making it a structurally similar district-affiliated education foundation.

Regional players

• San Antonio ISD Foundation: Same-city K-12 education foundation serving San Antonio ISD, but focused on a much larger, lower-income urban district. Shares the regional fundraising environment and overlapping corporate partner ecosystem with AHSF, though donor demographics differ substantially.

Broad incumbents

• National PTA: Largest K-12 parent volunteer and advocacy organization in the U.S., with affiliated local PTAs that run school-level fundraising. While AHSF is more of a foundation than a membership body, both mobilize parent/alumni communities to supplement public school funding.
• AdoptAClassroom.org: National nonprofit enabling donors and corporate partners to fund K-12 classroom supplies and resources. Comparable donor-side mechanism (corporate partnerships, individual giving) to AHSF but operates nationally with no single-district focus.
• DonorsChoose: National nonprofit crowdfunding platform that connects individual donors to public school teachers for classroom project funding. Operates in a much larger geographic and programmatic footprint than AHSF, but addresses the same underlying K-12 supplemental-funding need at national scale.

Others

• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places coordinators inside public schools to support at-risk students. Thematically adjacent to AHSF in supporting K-12 public school students but focused on direct student services rather than supplemental teacher/program funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ahsf09
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahsf09
• Xx.com/AHSFoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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