In an effort to achieve the Historic Banner Elk School’s funding we offer the following donor categories.  These are established to allow opportunities for every person or group, at every level, the opportunities to donate.  All donations will be posted in the premises to acknowledge your generosity, in the Honor Roll of Donors in annual publications and on the HBES website. Donations made at The 1939 Society, Principal, Founders’ Circle, Patron and Leadership level will be permanently placed on a plaque within the school.

Donations of $5,000 or more may be made in one (1) payment or in a five year (5) installment plan

Village:  Donations of $1 to $99 [donors at this level will be posted in the premises, will see their name in annual publications and on the HBES website] 

Mentor:  Gifts of $100 or more [donors at this level will be posted in the premises, will see their name in annual publications and on the HBES website] 

Wisdom:  Donations of $500 or more [donors at this level will be posted in the premises, will see their name in annual publications and on the HBES website]

Motivator:  Donations of $1,000 or more [donors at this level will be posted in the premises, will see their name in annual publications and on the HBES website] 

Academia:  Donations of $5,000 or more [donors at this level will be posted in the premises, will see their name in annual publications and on the HBES website] 

Leadership:  Donations of $10,000 or more [donors at this level will see their name on a plaque inside the HBES and will receive a Golden Ruler pin to proudly wear or a Golden Ruler with their name and information about the Historic Banner Elk School and on the HBES website]

Patron:  Donations of $25,000 or more [donors at this level will see their name on a plaque inside the HBES and will receive a Golden Ruler pin to proudly wear or a Golden Ruler with their name and information about the Historic Banner Elk School and on the HBES website]

Founders’ Circle:  Donations of $50,000 or more   [donors at this level will see their name on a plaque inside the HBES and will receive a Golden Ruler pin to proudly wear or a Golden Ruler with their name and information about the Historic Banner Elk School and on the HBES website]

Principal:  Donations of $75,000 [donors at this level will see their name on a plaque inside the HBES and will receive a Golden Ruler pin to proudly wear or a Golden Ruler with their name and information about the Historic Banner Elk School and on the HBES website]

The 1939 Society:  Donations of $100,000 or more [donors at this level will see their name on a plaque inside the HBES and will receive a Golden Ruler pin to proudly wear or a Golden Ruler with their name and information about the Historic Banner Elk School and on the HBES website]