Giving

The Bright Fund provides support that enhances every student's experience by strengthening academics, supporting exceptional faculty, enriching programs, and advancing our mission. Every gift makes an immediate impact where it is needed most.

• Area of Greatest Need: Flexible support that allows The Bright School to direct funds where they are needed most and have the greatest impact.
• Excellence in Teaching: Supports professional development, resources, and initiatives that help our teachers grow and provide an exceptional educational experience.
• Financial Aid: Provides tuition assistance to help make a Bright School education accessible to more families.
• Athletics: Supports athletic programs, equipment, and opportunities that encourage teamwork, character, and healthy development.

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"Investing in their education was not without tremendous sacrifice and thought. It remains the best investment we have ever made." Brad & Lesley Moore, Parents of Fisher '25 and Marion '27 

A gift that allows you to direct your support toward a specific area that is most meaningful to you, such as academics, arts, athletics, or a particular program or initiative. Please contact our Head of School Kristin Watts to learn how you can make a lasting impact on our school.

A way to make a impactful future gift to The Bright School through your will, estate plan, retirement account, life insurance, or other financial planning.

Mary Gardner Bright Society for Planned Gifts

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Mr. Henry Aldridge '55

Mrs. Marilyn S. Center

Mr. and Mrs. John Clark

Mr. O. J. Morgan and Dr. Anne Barron

Mr. Mark A. Ramsey

Mr. Cranston Williams, Jr. '38

Does your company prioritize philanthropy and community involvement? Each school year, we invite local businesses, organizations, and corporations to support the school through a sponsorship.

A gift of appreciated securities, such as stock, is a meaningful way to support The Bright School and may offer tax benefits to you as a donor.

To make a gift of stock, please ask your broker to contact Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. using the information below:

• Ward Petty at ward.petty@benjaminfedwards.com
• Tammy Vona at tammy.vona@benjaminfedwards.com 423-668-5411

Account Name: The Bright School
Account Number: EBR-298374
DTC# 0443
Bright School Tax ID: 62-0476284

A note about your gift: Please ensure that your name and contact information are forwarded to Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. with the transfer, even if you would like your gift to be publicly recognized as anonymous. The Bright School’s financial office must receive your donor information in order to properly identify and acknowledge your gift, regardless of how you choose to have your gift listed publicly.