Founders Day of Giving

Unleash Opportunity for every student, every day

104%

753

of 725 supporter goal

$473,978

raised

Area of Greatest Need

Student Activities

Faculty Professional Development

Student Access / Financial Aid

Curriculum & Instructional Needs

Campaign ended Friday, October 17th, 2025, 11:58 pm CDT

Matching Challenge

1:1

Campbell Family (Parent ’28, Plato) matched $12,500 from 33 current parents of ’29, ’28, ’27, ’26

100%

$12,500 matched!

Current Parent Matching Challenge

Kris and Alex Marks (Parent ’25, ’28, Greer) gave $15,000 because $15,000 was raised

100%

$15,000 raised

$15,000 unlocked!

Alumni Matching Challenge

1:1

Kat McElroy (Alumni ’97, Plato) will match $10,000

Until Monday, October 6th, 2025, 11:45 pm CDT

100%

$9,221 matched!

First 10 Grandparents to Donate

First 10 grandparents to donate will receive a BGA Grandparents Sticker to showcase your BGA pride!

5 of 10 left

Winners (5)

Bonnie (Alex Mindek) Karwat

Grandparent ’30Plato

Lidia Amonson

Grandparent ’27Greer

$5 Gift Card: The Battle Grounds Coffee Shop

Your next drink is on us for the first 5 current families in our Upper School who donate on giving day. Gift card can be used towards the purchase of any food or beverage item at The Battle Grounds located in the CAE.

0 of 5 left

Winners (5)

Aidee Molinar

Parent ’26, ’27Greer

Michael McClellan

Alumni ’99Parent ’27, ’32Greer

POWER HOUR (Early Bird): Workout Duffel Bag

First 10 people to donate during the earliest hours of the campaign will win a BGA workout duffel bag!

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Winners (10)

Chris Yount

Parent ’32Greer

Irina Erskine

Parent ’35, ’40

POWER HOUR (Lunch Time): Sunglass Strap

The first 4 to give during the lunch hours will win a BGA sunglass strap!

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Winners (4)

John Wade

Alumni ’61

Katie McDaniel

Parent ’39

POWER HOUR (Dinner Rush): Collapsible Storage Bag

First 8 people to donate during the dinner power hours will win a storage bag that is great as a grocery holder, car organizer, or even for your picnic on the go!

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Winners (8)

Rachel Black

Parent ’28Plato

Anonymous

Parent ’32Greer

Out-of-State Alumni: BGA Magnet

If you currently live out-of-state and make a gift on Founders Day of Giving, the first 4 alumni will win an interlocking logo BGA Magnet!

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NEW Alumni Spirit Pack (c/o 2021-2025)

The first YOUNG ALUM to donate a gift of $50 or more on Founders Day will win a Spirit Pack including a NEW Alumni exclusive BGA hat along with a wildcat spirit pom and set of four game day buttons…you’ll be Homecoming ready!

Winner

Will Locke

Alumni ’24Plato

$50 Gift Card to The Roar Store!

In appreciation for the largest single gift of the day, you will be awarded a gift card to our very own Roar Store!

Last Gift of the Day: BGA Game Day Spirit Pack

Push your luck by trying to be the last gift of the day and you’ll receive a BGA Spirit Pack complete with a trucker style Wildcat hat, 4-pack of spirit buttons, and a spirit stick pom!