Donate today, it’s the Bulldog Way!
Every dollar counts. Every student benefits. Every donor matters.
The AG Fund is the PTO’s main fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the annual PTO operating budget. 100% of the money raised supports all students and staff at Alexander Graham Middle School. Dollars raised will fuel brand new STEM curriculum, classroom tools, technology and supplies, global learning and advanced studies teacher training, and staff appreciation.
Thank you for investing in your Bulldog’s educational future.
View our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
FAQS
The AG Fund is the PTO’s main fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the annual PTO operating budget. 100% of the money raised supports all students and staff at AGMS.
| 2025-26 Operating Budget | % of Total |
| Grade Level Activities & Student Life | 14% |
| Curriculum and Classroom Support | 35% |
| Staff Appreciation & Support | 23% |
| Campus and Community Fun Events | 8% |
| Inreach | 4% |
| Campus and Building Maintenance | 5% |
| Fees & Other | 11% |
Notes:
- Grade Level Activities and Student Life support special events, graduation ceremony, and academic and after school clubs throughout the year.
- Curriculum Support covers new STEM curriculum, vocabulary books, Study Island software, etc.
- InReach supports students with clothing and supply closet, food supplies and grocery gift cards, holiday support and initiatives.
- Campus and Community Fun Events include PupPrep Zone, Bulldog Bonanza, Spring Fling, Pup Rally, Parent Socials, etc.
- Fees & Other include bank fees, PayPal fees, Principal Discretionary, overhead support expenses such as insurance, printing, communication distribution, etc.
“But I already gave $35 in Back to School Student Fees in the beginning of the year, isn’t this the same?”
Short answer is, no, Back to School Student Fees covered Student Agendas and other instructional items. AG Fund donation will cover a brand new STEM curriculum, classroom tools, technology and supplies, global learning and advanced studies teacher training, and staff appreciation.
The AG Fund is the PTO’s main fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the annual PTO operating budget. 100% of the money raised supports all students and staff at Alexander Graham Middle School. Dollars raised will fuel brand new STEM curriculum, classroom tools, technology and supplies, global learning and advanced studies teacher training, and staff appreciation.
The Bulldog Club raises money to maintain all athletic fields, track and outdoor areas. When needed, the Bulldog Club will raise money to implement small-scale facility upgrade projects.
The official 2025 AG Fund campaign will run from September 15 to October 17, 2025. However, we welcome donations anytime.
2024-25 Giving Percentages
| $1,000+ | 9% |
| $500 – $999 | 13% |
| $200 – $499 | 20% |
| $100 – $199 | 36% |
| $5 – $99 | 21% |
To donate using a credit card via Pay Pal, click here.
If you prefer, you also have the option to donate by check. Please make checks payable to “AGMS PTO” and include “AG Fund” in the Memo line. Please include student first and last name, parent first and last name, grade, and homeroom.
AGMS PTO
c/o Financial Secretary Allison Sarubbi
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
*Make payable to AGMS PTO (Memo Line: AG Fund)
If you have donated via an employer portal or donor advised fund and need to record the donation for your student(s), please select “Other”.
Yes! Many employers will match your gift. Be sure to indicate the name of your employer online and the amount of their matched gift, if applicable.
| Albermarle | Ally Bank* | American Family Mutual Insurance |
| Baird Foundation | Bank of America | Comcast |
| Duke Energy | Fidelity Charitable | Genetech |
| Merck & Ally | Microsoft | Prudential |
| RELX Inc | SalesForce | TIAA |
| Truist* | US Bank | Wells Fargo* |
*Some Employers Require Donations via Employer Portal (Ally, Trust, Wells Fargo). Please select “Other” to recognize employer submitted donations within the Donation Form.
For questions, please feel free to contact the AG Fund co-chairs Pam Belinkie, Eliza Brenkus, and Mustapha Mahmud at agmsfund@gmail.com.
Past donations made BIG things possible—Chromebooks, new software, InReach support, privacy decals, tile flooring and more.







