Since 1995, the Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation has given $47,935 to West Orient Middle School. The majority of funds received were for Innovation Grants that directly enhance classroom instruction. West Orient also received significant funding for literacy support, including the recent creation of a web-enabled eLibrary.

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