Since 1995, the Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation has given $38,635 to Gordon Russell Middle School. The majority of funds received were for Innovation Grants that directly enhance classroom instruction. Gordon Russell also received significant funding for literacy support, including the recent creation of a web-enabled eLibrary.

In 2018, the GBEF provided funding to purchase 3 digital projection microscopes  – one for each science classroom.

With these funds, the GBEF paid for literacy enhancements in addition to enriching classrooms with a focus on directly and positively impacting student learning.