Our Mission

Enhance student academic and skill development
Encourage educational innovation and creativity
Encourage school/community partnership

District 58 schools support more than 5,000 students annually and the need for new student teaching aids, tools, and technologies changes regularly. The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 continuously seeks new and unique funding opportunities to support this annual need.

Our Focus

Technology Innovation
Teacher and Staff Development
Creating better citizens and community
Preparing students for community partnerships with key individuals and corporations

The Education Foundation is committed to funding educational projects and initiatives that would not otherwise be funded by District 58 due to limited financial resources.

Our Board of Directors

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 is a 501c(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt philanthropic group of volunteer community members that believe in the vision of enhancing the education of District 58 schools.

Our Schools

The Education Foundation supports thirteen schools: Belle Aire, El Sierra, Fairmount, Henry Puffer, Highland, Hillcrest, Indian Trail, Kingsley, Lester, Pierce Downer and Whittier Elementary Schools, along with Herrick and O’Neill Middle Schools.

We represent various areas of the community, including District 58 administration, staff, principals, teachers, the board of education, village elected officials, and local business owners committed to enriching education for the district.

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 works throughout the year to increase private support of educational activities not funded by tax dollars. This effort provides additional support to district-wide programs, as well as providing grant opportunities for teachers to supplement current programs as well as bring innovative ideas to District 58.