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As an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3), the Washington Education Foundation secures resources to promote, enhance and supplement the educational goals of the Washington Elementary School District.
Foundation-sponsored professional development and mini grants expand the learning environment and provide direct assistance to deserving students, staff and schools. Fundraising events and generous donations from individuals, community services and corporate organizations fund our mini grant program.
Community support is crucial to the WEF's successful fundraising events, which represent the majority of our funding. We welcome the support and involvement of businesses, individuals and groups. Your level of participation can include any or all of the following:
- Donate to the WEF's United Way account (#1933)
- Participate in annual fundraising events and drives (Bowl-a-thon, Dollars For Schools)
- Book your vacation at: www.getawaytoday.com (Tracking Code: 50124-WEF receives a
portion of the sales)
- Commit estate or planned giving through bequests, scholarships, and endowments
- Give donations in celebration of an event or in memoriam
- Serve as a volunteer
- Contribute tax-deductible donations online (Tax ID# 86-0650710)
- Partner your business to increase your visibility in the community, and
- Consider in-kind business donations in the form of printing, matched donations, items for
silent auctions, etc.
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The Washington Education Foundation Fact Sheet
To date, 350 mini and professional development grants have been awarded to WESD teachers, schools and students for projects to:
- Expand the learning environment in classrooms and schools
- Provide district enhancements
- Improve competence and students' learning through professional development
Over $160,000 in total mini grants were funded since 2003, an average of $20,000 per year.
Examples of projects funded:
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- Classroom libraries
- Specialized math games
- Early literacy programs
- Listening centers
- Microcomputers
- Phoenix Zoo night camp
- Oceanographic study field trip
- Kinesthetic learning units
- Books on tape
- School workroom for teachers
- Musical instruments and uniforms
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- Parent Learning Academy
- Character building/Student leadership
- Physical activity and movement units
- Interactive multi-media instruction
- Sign language material for deaf and hearing-impaired students
- Environmental, space and science projects
- Specialized visual learning computer software and hardware
- National board certification for teachers
- Teacher attendance at subject-based conferences
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Since 2004, the WEF received donations exceeding $40,000 from the annual WESD and community United Way campaigns.
Fundraising from 3 bowl-a-thons raised $20,000 to fund mini grants. At each event, the bowling alley was filled by enthusiastic bowlers from within the district and across the community.
Golf invitationals held in the mid-2000's funded an entire year of mini grants.
The Violet M. Johnson Family Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to each of the WEF's 2007 and 2008 mini grant programs.
The Foundation donates financial and volunteer support to district events:
- Read Across America
- New teacher orientation luncheons
- Back-to-School at Metrocenter
- United Way campaigns
- WESD retiree receptions
- 21st Century Academy Awards
- Incentives and awards for our Dollars for Schools annual drives
The WEF's annual Dollars for Schools Drive has raised $50,000 over the last five years.
Framed student artwork from each of the 32 schools within WESD, along with artwork from local artists, were showcased at the Four Points by Sheraton North in a “Creative to the Core” Dollars for Schools art show and auction hosted by the WEF.
WEF-funded scholarships help to offset expenses for district students who pursue academic achievements.
American Express awarded the WEF with a $10,000 grant focused on literacy.
The WEF has accepted donations of $44,000 in the last 3 years to assist the district in providing play therapy counseling services to students at Maryland Elementary, Ironwood Elementary, Manzanita Elementary and Orangewood Elementary.
Our volunteer members are individuals from a variety of backgrounds: parents of district children, community members, local business professionals, retired educators and WESD employees.
A $1,000 donation from the WEF helped a newly-relocated family in Phoenix following the aftermath of Katrina in 2005.
All state awarded the WEF with two $1,000 grants.
Angel volunteers are special individuals who offer their time, energy and expertise to the WEF for specific events and activities.
Individuals and organizations have donated over $2,000 in celebration of events and in memoriam.
Supportive individuals and business partners listed below are sponsors of the WEF's fundraising efforts. We look forward to new partnerships to enhance WESD students' education and the success of the district's schools.
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- Getaway Today Vacations
- D.L. Withers Construction LC
- John C. Lincoln Health Network
- HACI Mechanical
- Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
- Cummins Rocky Mountain
- Ry-Tan Construction, Inc.
- Morgan Stanley DW, Inc.
- Sysco Arizona
- Pynn & Associates
- M&I Bank
- Scholastic Books
- AMF Deer Valley
- MetLife
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- BPLW & ASCG of Arizona LLC
- Shamrock Foods Company
- The T-Shirt Shop
- Four Points by Sheraton North
- Willie Itule Produce, Inc.
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- Linda Corderman
- The Art Department in Scottsdale
- Superior Impressions, Inc.
- Nicks Framing
- Atlasta Catering Service
- The Stained Glass Shop
- Acacia Elementary School
- Concord General Contracting
- Canyon State Bus Sales, Inc.
- EMC2 Group Architects Planners
- Brignall Construction Co., Inc.
- Reliable Transit Services, Inc.
- Student Therapies & Resource Services
- James & Adela Harris
- Elizabeth M. Gingerich
- SKY Engineering, Inc.
- Jim O'Connor Construction, Ltd.
- SmartSchoolsPlus, Inc.
- Knudsen's Auto Specialists
- Macmillan McGraw-Hill Educational Publishers
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