Our Mission

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

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.


The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 Board of Directors

Janet Alikpala

BOARD PRESIDENT

David S. Olsen

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

Karoline Kellam

BOARD TREASURER

Mia Churma

BOARD SECRETARY

Dr. Kevin Russell

EX-OFFICIO, SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. James Eichmiller

EX-OFFICIO, ASST. SUPERINTENDENT TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING

Megan Hewitt

EX-OFFICIO, COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Zac Craft

EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

Katie Novosel

EX-OFFICIO, PRINICPAL LESTER ELEMENTARY

Kirat Doshi

EX-OFFICIO, DISTRICT 58 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

Becky Nelson

EX-OFFICIO, CHAMBER630

Elena Falco

BOARD MEMBER

Mike Hayes

BOARD MEMBER

Anne Healy

BOARD MEMBER

Brian Krawjewski

FORMER BOARD TREASURER BOARD MEMBER

Joseph Macchia

BOARD MEMBER

Troy Johnson

BOARD MEMBER

Drew Nastal

BOARD MEMBER

Elizabeth O'Toole

FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBER