The Friendswood ISD Education Foundation (FEF) is continuing to build a lasting investment in the future of Friendswood ISD through its Century Club, a major donor recognition program dedicated to growing the Foundation’s Endowment Fund. Currently valued at just over $2.74 million, the Endowment Fund was established to provide long-term financial stability for FEF and ensure its mission continues to benefit generations of Friendswood ISD students and educators.
Since 2022, FEF has used three percent of the Endowment Fund each year to support district-wide projects through its Legacy Grant program. This allows the Foundation to fund new opportunities for students and teachers while continuing to grow the fund for the future. FEF hopes to reach $3.5 million in the Endowment Fund by 2030, which would allow it to generate approximately $100,000 each year for Legacy Grants.
The difference these gifts make can already be seen throughout the district. Two of the 2026 Legacy Grants supported by the Endowment Fund include Blooms & Bites, a project bringing together Friendswood High School's Culinary Arts and Floral Design programs to give students hands-on experience in catering, floral delivery, customer service, and entrepreneurship. Another, From Paws to Purpose: The Elle Woods CommUNITY Initiative, provides professional training for a future district facility dog while creating leadership and vocational opportunities for Adult Transition Services students. Through investments like these, the Century Club helps turn innovative ideas into meaningful learning experiences that will make a difference for generations of Friendswood ISD students.
Individuals and businesses can become Century Club members with a $10,000 contribution, payable in full or through four consecutive annual installments of $2,500. Members receive recognition at Foundation events, on the FEF website, in marketing materials, and in the Foundation’s annual impact report. Following their initial commitment, members may continue supporting the Endowment through recurring gifts of any amount and frequency.
Recognizing Our Century Club Donors
The Friendswood ISD Education Foundation is grateful for the generosity and continued commitment of its Century Club members. Their investments are helping build a lasting source of support for Friendswood ISD students and educators.
$80,000+ Donors
Brent & Amie Bell
Russell & Rhonda Handy
$50,000+ Donors
Robin & Craig Hall
$30,000+ Donors
Derek & Sharon Maetzold
Walter & Elaine Manning
Harry & Margaret Thornton Potter
$20,000+ Donors
The Cherry Family
$15,000+ Donors
Blaise & Rhonda Guzzetta
Ben & Julie Sims
Alan & Beth Stanfield
$10,000+ Donors
The Bansal Family
Jon & Sally Branson
The Caruso Family
J.R. & Rian Crochet
Molly & Dain Crow
Meg Crowley & Family
CWT Construction
Pete & Sharmyn Dever
Tom & Lesley DiBello
Kenneth & Leah Direkly
Josh & Britney Griffon
Kaci & Harris Hanson
Chris & Lacey Harris
Scott & Robyn Huntington
The Hillenburg Family
Charles & Susan Kelly
Todd & Kathryn Kinloch
Lisa & Brandon Kinsey
Jonathan & Sarah Kinsworthy
Justin & Victoria Merkys
Hitesh & Deena Patel, M.D.
Jim Peterson
Ben & Marianna Raia
Allan & Aimee Rasmussen
JJ & Shannon Stanford
Chris & Brandi Sellers
Mike & Janet Wegner
Michelle Woodward
Through the generosity of Century Club members, FEF is building more than an endowment; it is establishing a sustainable source of support for innovative learning opportunities and educational programs that will benefit Friendswood ISD for years to come. Every investment helps strengthen the Foundation’s ability to serve not only today's students and educators, but generations still to come.
To learn more about the Century Club or how to become a member, visit fef.myfisd.com or contact the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation at EducationFoundation@fisdk12.net.