Why We Exist

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools accomplishes our mission via three primary avenues:

FINANCIAL
INVESTMENT

Contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations are invested in classrooms, initiatives, projects and events, all focused on accelerating student learning.

CHAPTER
ENGAGEMENT

104 parent-led organizations such as PTOs, booster clubs and other volunteer-driven organizations are member chapters of the Foundation. They activate fundraising and parent support for their school or program, creating new opportunities for students. 

FOUNDATION
PROGRAMMING

More than 6,500 students and 750 educators participate in the Foundation’s educational events and programs designed to support student and teacher success.

Our Priorities

The Foundation’s Board of Director members commit to serving on
a committee supporting one of the three Priorities.