Aldine Education Foundation golf tournament raises $124,361 for scholarships
The Aldine Education Foundation held its 13th annual M.B. "Sonny" Donaldson Golf Tournament on October 29, 2026, raising $124,361 from 157 players to support college access and innovative teaching for Aldine ISD students.
- When it happened
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Where
- Tour 18 Golf Course in Humble
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 29, 2026 at 6:12 pm
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
| What | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| M.B. "Sonny" Donaldson Golf Tournament funds raised | $124,361[1] | tournament sponsors and donors |
| Foundation Scholars Program scholarship available per student | up to $3,000[1] | Aldine Education Foundation |
Who's involved
The facts
- The M.B. "Sonny" Donaldson Golf Tournament was in its 13th year as of October 29, 2026.[1]
- The tournament on October 29, 2026 raised $124,361 from 157 players.[1]
- Participation surpassed the prior year's numbers at the October 29, 2026 tournament.[1]
- The tournament raises funds for the Foundation Scholars Program, which rewards students for academic achievement and makes up to $3,000 available for those who qualify all four years of high school.[1]
- The Aldine Education Foundation also awards endowed scholarships to graduating Aldine ISD students.[1]
- The Innovative Teaching Grant provides seed funding for Aldine ISD teachers to develop and pilot creative instructional projects.[1]
Who said what
- Jermani Atkinson, Director of Aldine Education Foundation Every dollar raised through the golf tournament supports student scholarships, and sponsors and donors help open doors to opportunities that can change the trajectory of students' lives.[1]
- Jermani Atkinson The tournament brings together community members, corporate partners, and supporters who share commitment to student success, and building these relationships creates meaningful opportunities for Aldine ISD students and educators.[1]
- Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent of Schools for Aldine ISD The tournament means a student wondering how to pay for college is closer to saying 'I can do this,' and that the community is saying to young people 'We see you, we believe in you, and we're willing to invest in what is possible for your future.'[1]
- Eun Sung Kim, strings teacher and magnet coordinator at Carter Academy She thanked the Aldine Education Foundation for investing in teachers with ideas and students who deserve opportunities, noting that because of their support, her students are not just learning to play music but discovering that music helps them understand science, express themselves through art, and see themselves as creators and problem solvers.[1]
Sources
- Official record Aldine Education Foundation Hosts 13th Annual M.B. “Sonny” Donaldson Golf Tournament Aldine ISD · Oct 29, 2026
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