Matt’s Legacy Lives On…

The Matt Buth Foundation was created in memory of DeLand High Band student Matthew Buth. We are committed to continuing his legacy of music and his reputation for helping others by promoting the musical arts, raising donations through community involvement, and distributing annual scholarships.

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DELANDOPOLY has Arrived!

Just in time for the 150th anniversary of our beloved DeLand Get your DeLand-opoly today!

This has been a community project, and we are so thrilled to see its completion. There are only 750 of these games, and there will NOT be more made. With the help of local businesses and donors like you, the creation and initial shipping of the games were covered 100%. That means that every dime (minus tariffs) of the $30 goes straight to a student scholarship or mental health grant! So grab your game before they are HISTORY!

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Scholarships Awarded

Each student received a $2,500 scholarship:

CLASS OF 2026
Matthew Murray; Spruce Creek High
Andrew Pullen; DeLand High
Madison Leimer; DeLand High
Kailey Cameron; Pine Ridge High

CLASS OF 2025
Braeden Drywa; Spruce Creek High
Emily Cloudman; DeLand High
Logan Womble; DeLand High
Shontoria Sippio; Atlantic High
Maia Rolle; Atlantic High

CLASS OF 2024
Jonah Glenn; DeLand High
Grimm Stephenson; DeLand High
Elizabeth Paez-Colon; Deltona High

CLASS OF 2023
Jordan Hanstein; DeLand High School
Marina Meretz; DeLand High School
Dominic Marinaccio; Seabreeze High School

CLASS OF 2022
Cooper Sirmans; DeLand High
Joshua Spraker; Spruce Creek

The Next Annual MBF Gala is on May 6, 2027

Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 2027, from 6-9 pm at Venue 142 in DeLand. This is a beautiful night to come together for hors d’oeuvres, a plated dinner, specialty cocktails, an open bar, jazz music, an exciting silent auction, and special guest speakers, all to benefit Volusia County student scholarships and suicide prevention in our community. Tickets are 25% off until March 31st, after which they will return to the regular price of $100. This event sold out last year! So mark your calendars, and grab them early!

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The Matt Buth Foundation

The Foundation was established to continue Matt’s love of music, and his caring spirit. We promise to make sure future Band students at DHS know how he always lent a helping hand, always had a smile, how he played every instrument he laid his hands on, and that he believed the world was made better with music.

Scholarship Resources

Check out the additional resources for student scholarships!

ABA Foundation

Against the Grain—Artistic Scholarship

Arts For Life Award

Davidson Institute

Florida American Legion

Music Scholarships

Office of Student Financial Assistance

Volusia Flagler Rainbow Alliance Scholarship

Get in Touch

Thanks for visiting the website! We would love to hear from you if you are interested in making a financial contribution, donate gifts or services, or simply want to know more.

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