Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the foundation is to generate and distribute financial and other resources to the Dearborn Public Schools for enrichment programs and other projects aimed at enhancing the quality of education and providing students with opportunity.

Financial Support

Foundation funds are contributed by individuals and businesses committed to educational excellence.  Contributions may be designated for general support of the educational system or for specific projects at earmarked schools.  Numerous fund raisers are held throughout the year like Pizza Night, Mardi Gras and Borders Benefit Day.

Allocation of Funds

A board of Directors, composed of citizens interested in the school district, determines how Foundation funds are utilized.  The use of the funds must be consistent with the educational goals, priorities and strategies of the Dearborn Board of Education.  The Foundation encourages suggestions and recommendations from staff and community members.  So far the Foundation has raised and returned over $675,000.

Priorities of the Foundation

The Foundation will align its priorities with the Dearborn Board of Education and achieve its mission by direct support toward the following goals:
1.) Facilitate student development
    * Provide resources for educational materials for all students
    * Provide funding to enhance the classroom learning experience
    * Promote the intellectual and physical well-being of students
2.) Encourage excellence through creative teaching and learning
    * Provide resources for innovative ideas and programs
    * Provide specialized equipment and technology
3.) Encourage school & community partnerships
    * Promote community awareness about school programs
    * Provide a vehicle for individuals and organizations to share resources, money and gifts with the schools to enhance learning.

How can you help?

• Cash,  checks, pledges, payroll donations, attend fund raisers and donation of time
  Donations over $1,000 are acknowledged on a plaque outside the Superintendent's Office.
• Gifts-in-kind
  Gifts equivalent to cash such as personal property, stock are also appreciated.
• Gifts in honor/memory
  Gifts may be made or pledged in tribute to a friend or in memory of a loved one.
• Donation of time
  Serving as a volunteer to a fund raising project in another excellent means of support.

Your gifts to the Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation are 100% tax deductible.  They are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
 
For more information call (313) 827-3006 or (313) 565-8900.
DPS Education Foundation 18700 Audette  Dearborn, MI  48124

• Educational Foundation Board of Directors