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About the Foundation
Established in 1992 to benefit the students of Fort Bend ISD, this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors that includes local business, industry, and community leaders.
The Foundation
The Foundation provides the equivalent of research and development in our public schools, supporting innovation and creative education throughout FBISD.
- Grants for Teachers and Schools Program supports innovative classroom projects proposed by teachers for which conventional funding is not available.
- Grants for Experts Program – enables FBISD teachers to hear nationally recognized speakers from a broad range of educational fields.
- Angel Grants – provides teachers, just beginning their teaching career,
a gift certificate to a local teachers' supply store to help them set up
their classrooms.
- Tribute Fund – allows individuals to make contributions that honor or memorialize teachers, loved ones, or other special people.
- ABC Program – offers FBISD employees an avenue to support the Foundation through payroll deductions.
- Endowment Fund – ensures that the Education Foundation becomes self-perpetuating.
- Angels of Education Auxiliary – established to promote community awareness and to assist with Education Foundation activities.
Financial Snapshot
Who decides how the money is spent?
The allocations committee is responsible for the solicitation, review and acceptance of proposals for projects and programs that will improve and enrich classroom education. Since its inception, the Education Foundation has awarded over $2.5 million to FBISD teachers and schools.
An endowment for the future
The Foundation has demonstrated good governance and fiscal responsibility by building a $1.8 million endowment and establishing objective growing guidelines. The endowment funds innovative education for Fort Bend ISD students for years to come.
Where does the money go?
Every school in FBISD benefits from the Fort Bend Education Foundation grant programs that train teachers, provide equipment, and offer new instructional experiences to students of all ages. Each year, hundreds of grant proposals are submitted to the Education Foundation. Each proposal undergoes an extensive review process. The number of grants awarded depends upon the amount of money raised through the Education Foundation’s annual fundraising events. |
