What if the best gift we could give our students wasn’t just what we fund today, but a promise that exceptional education in Manhattan Beach will be here for every generation to come? That is the idea at the heart of the MBEF Endowment—and this year, at the 32nd Manhattan Wine Auction, our community will take a bold step toward securing that promise.
The MBEF Endowment is one of the most powerful tools the community has to ensure Manhattan Beach schools remain exceptional year after year. Unlike the Annual Appeal, which funds critical programs in the current school year, the Endowment is a permanent investment fund—its principal is never spent. Instead, it grows over time, and each year a portion of the investment earnings is distributed to support MBEF-funded programs in our schools. It’s like a tree—it is never cut down but its fruit is harvested.
The MBEF Endowment has already proven the power of long-term vision. Whether you’re a longtime auction-goer or joining us for the first time, this is an opportunity to invest not just in today’s students—but in every class that follows. Donate to the Paddle Raise now and be recognized at the Manhattan Wine Auction.
