Contribute To The Foundation
The District 39 Educational Foundation promotes educational innovation and excellence in our schools by granting funds to applicants in support of projects not otherwise covered by tax dollars. Our grant program, named in memory of teacher and Foundation board member Phyllis Gripp, has always been the backbone of the Foundation’s work and has been a dynamic force in bringing equipment, innovation, and new opportunities to the District 39 curriculum. More information on our Gripp Grant program.
Annual Fund
Our primary means of fundraising is through individual and corporate donations. The annual appeal is our largest fundraising effort raising general funds to support our ongoing Gripp Grant program. We invite you to join the effort to improve the excellence of education in District 39.
Donate Now
Checks, payable to “District 39 Educational Foundation”, can be sent to:
District 39 Educational Foundation
615 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Online donations can be made by pressing the Donate Now icon.
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The Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Make your gift go further by exploring the existence of any qualifying matching gift programs. Many employers will match your gift dollar for dollar.
Sam Mikaelian Fine Arts Fund
Every other year the Sam Mikaelian Fine Arts Fund brings a FREE fine arts performance to the Wilmette community. To learn more about this exciting program,
Certificate of Appreciation
Honor a special teacher, administrator, staff member, friend or family member through a donation to the District 39 Educational Foundation. Your donation will be acknowledged with a beautiful, personalized Certificate of Appreciation sent to the honoree.
Harper Mural Project
The Educational Foundation is leading a fund-raising campaign in the Wilmette community to restore a second WPA-era mural at Harper School. Click here to learn more about the effort.
Foundation Night at the Chicago Wolves
Hockey fans don’t miss Foundation Night at the Chicago Wolves! Sit rink-side on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at the Allstate Arena. A portion of ticket sales will go toward future innovative programs for District 39! Ticket order form
Ask us - or volunteer!
Do you have questions about the Foundation or are you interested in Volunteer Opportunities? We look forward to talking to you and answering any questions that you have. Please call us at 847-853-3939 or email us at D39Found@wilmette39.org to learn more.
Give us your ideas!
Maybe you have a good idea for an innovative project. Pass it along to us! Linking good ideas with funding is our job.
