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.
Scholarships Awarded
Each student received a $2,500 scholarship:
Emily Cloudman; DeLand High, Class of 2025
Logan Womble; DeLand High, Class of 2025
Shontoria Sippio; Atlantic High, Class of 2025
Maia Rolle; Atlantic High, Class of 2025
Marina Meretz; DeLand High School, Class of 2023
Dominic Marinaccio; Seabreeze High School, 2023

This year’s Annual MBF Gala was awesome—thanks to you!
This year was the third annual Matt Buth Foundation Dinner & Silent Auction held at Venue 142 in DeLand. With a sold-out event and amazing sponsors like MBI, SAAFE Behavioral, Wilson & Co. General Contractors, and SMA Healthcare, we raised over $20,000! All proceeds will be going to fund five local scholarships, a mental health grant, and to help fund DeLand High Band and Chorus fees. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this worthwhile cause, and we will see you all next year!

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!
Get in Touch
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Thanks to the Friends of the Matt Buth Foundation




