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
1) Directly benefit our students through our PTO funded STEM curriculum, classroom tools, technology and supplies.
2) Directly benefit our teachers through professional development, IB training, and teacher pathway bonuses.
3) Directly benefit our school through enhancing our school environment.
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.
| 2026-27 Operating Budget | % of Total |
| Curriculum and Classroom Support | 44% |
| Staff Appreciation | 18% |
| Student Incentives | 10% |
| Other* | 28% |
Notes:
“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 covers PTO funded STEM curriculum, classroom tools, technology and supplies, IB training and pathway bonuses for teachers, 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 covers PTO funded STEM curriculum, classroom tools, technology and supplies, IB training and pathway bonuses for teachers, 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 2026 AG Fund campaign will run from September 22 to October 16, 2026. However, we welcome donations anytime.
2025-26 Giving Percentages*
| $1,000+ | 38% |
| $500 – $999 | 18% |
| $200 – $499 | 15% |
| $100 – $199 | 9% |
| $5 – $99 | 3% |
*Matching funds received contributed to remaining total raise %’s.
To donate using a credit card/ApplePay/GooglePay/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 Kim Terry
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 | CMS Energy |
| Comcast | Duke Energy | ESPN/Disney |
| Fidelity Charitable | Genetech | Hearst* |
| LPL Financial | Merck & Ally | Microsoft |
| Prudential | RELX Inc | SalesForce |
| TIAA | Truist* | US Bank |
| Wells Fargo* |
*Some Employers Require Donations via Employer Portal (Ally, Hearst, Truist, 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 — fueled NEW STEM Curriculum, IB Training, Teacher Pathway Bonuses, InReach support, and more.
