Naperville Education Foundation
ABOUT US
    OBJECTIVES
    • Encourage excellence in learning through creative teaching.
    • Facilitate opportunities for growth.
    • Promote and support a healthy interaction between the schools and the community.
    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    • Funded three raffled scholarships
    • Awarded hundreds of grants to faculty, including 140 mini grants, 44 fine arts grants, 66 multicultural grants, and 36 technology grants
    • Funded 4 scholarships for graduating seniors
    • Co-sponsors the Excellence in Education Banquet
    • Established an Endowment Fund
    • Administers the Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy
    • Established the Kid Booster Program
    • Established annual Trustee Grants for each building

    FUNDING SOURCES

    • Annual Foundation Breakfast
    • Annual Foundation Golf Outing
    • Annual Trustees Breakfast
    • Private donations
    • Cents for Kids Contributions by District 203 Staff
    • Corporate participation
    • Family Contributions at Fall Student Registration

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    FOUNDATION GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS
      To date, the NEF has awarded almost $240,000 in grants to help staff enhance educational opportunities for students in Naperville Community Unit School District 203.

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FAQs
What is the Naperville Education Foundation?
  • A not for profit organization governed by a volunteer board of trustees
  • Chartered by the State of Illinois
  • Qualified as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization under Internal Revenue Code
When and why was the Foundation established?
  • Incorporated in 1992
  • Established to acquire and distribute financial resources, materials and services that shall be used for programs and projects that enhance or supplement educational programs and provide enriched educational opportunities for learners
How does the Foundation acquire its resources?
The Foundation serves as a vehicle for obtaining resources to support educational initiatives not funded by regular revenue sources.  These resources can come from the following:
  • Tax-free donations of cash
  • Donations of materials and/or services
  • Bequests, memorials, etc.
  • Contributions restricted to specific schools, memorial programs, or activities
  • Fundraising activities such as a golf outing, a breakfast program, and employee and parent contribution programs
How does the Foundation distribute its resources?
  • Grants for teacher-designed lessons/projects
  • Grants supporting faculty efforts to increase multi-cultural understanding
  • Grants supporting faculty efforts to increase student use of technology
  • Grants supporting fine arts programs, projects
  • One-time assistance for students in need of specialized materials/programs
  • Annual grants supporting innovative, one-time projects selected by principals
What is the mission of the Foundation?
    It shall be the mission of the Naperville Education Foundation to acquire and distribute financial and other resources that shall be used for programs and projects which enhance or supplement Naperville Community Unit School District 203 educational programs and provide enriched opportunities for learners.  Its goals are as follows:
    • To promote development for learners of all ages
    • To encourage employee innovation and creativity
    • To encourage school/community partnership
Does the Foundation Support other initiatives?
    The Naperville Education Foundation supports several memorial programs.
    • The independently established Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy is administered by the Foundation
    • Memorial funds and awards established by schools in honor of deceased students, parents, or employees are administered by the Foundation.
Although the Naperville Education Foundation operates independently from Naperville Community Unit School District 203, its trustees work closely with the Board of Education and the district administration in assessing needs and developing ways to support creative teaching and enrichment programs.  The administration and the school board are represented on the NEF Board of Trustees. Trustees solicit suggestions from school personnel, alumni, members of the Naperville Home & School Association, the business community, and the community at large.

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HOW CAN I HELP?
    All donations are tax deductible. Please help the Naperville Education Foundation and Community Unit School District 203 prepare our children for the challenges of the 21st century. Your support is vital.
    Your gift can be made in the form of:
Direct your gift to the:
Naperville Education Foundation
203 W. Hillside Rd.
Naperville, IL 60540-6589

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