 A: Dan and Lori Storey, Brandon's parents, developed the idea after the unexpected death of their son who loved to help congnitively disabled students. With encouragement from local educators, the Storey's, using cash memorials received from Brandon's funeral, decided to start a financial aid foundation that would provide funds and or equipment to local school programs designed to help Special Education students prepare for the social challenges facing them after graduation. Q: How does the Brandon A. Storey Foundation differ from a typical foundation? A: Unlike most foundation that are funded by a single person or family, BAS relies on donations from community members and businesses who would like to assist in meeting challenges faced by Special Education students, BAS plans to fund programs that provide leverage and facilitate measurable change. Q: How will the Brandon A. Storey Foundation be funded year after year? A: Since the foundation relies solely upon tax deductible donations from community members and businesses, its future is dependent on their continuing generosity, along with special fund raising events such as the annual "BAS Ride" bike ride. Although BAS's capital is currently small in terms of established foundations, it is hoped that as initial donations continue to be received, that the foundation can at some point in the future, near self sufficiency. Q: What are the Brandon A. Storey Foundation's funding priorities? A: The foundation will concentrate its giving efforts in one area - Special Education Student Programs. BAS expects to make two grants per school calendar year. Eligible programs must serve students within the Southeastern Wisconsin School District. However, as the foundation grows, consideration will be given to Special Education programs throughout the state of Wisconsin. Q: What are the guidelines for submitting a grant request? A: To be considered for support, organizations should submit a letter of inquiry to the BAS Foundation, 8905 W. Bottsford Avenue, Greenfield, Wisconsin 53228. Letters should not exceed two pages in length. The following information will be required: One paragraph summarizing the programs's mission; a summary of the goals and activities to be supported by the grant; and an itemized list reflecting the amount of financial support requested from BAS. Letters of inquiry should be submitted for review not later than the first day of October and April to qualify for fall and spring grants respectively. Q: How can donations be made to the Brandon A. Storey Foundation? A: Contributors are welcome to submit donations made out to Brandon A. Storey Foundation, care of State Central Credit Union, 10015 West Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 532314. All donations are tax deductible. |
