What Is the Foundation?
The Foundation is a group of citizens dedicated to supporting quality education for
Community Unit School District 303
which serves more than 13,000 students (K-12) in and around
St. Charles, IL.
The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is recognized by the District 303 Board of Education.
What is our Mission?
The Greater St. Charles Education Foundation supports District 303 in reaching its goal of excellence in education through community awareness, involvement and philanthropy. The Foundation secures contributions from residents, local businesses and corporations through a variety of fundraising activities and annually distributes these funds through program grants to administrators and faculty of District 303, educational honorariums and college scholarships.
Goals of the Foundation
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To raise funds to support enhancement of education for the students of District 303
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To support literacy by providing financial support for the
St. Charles Literature Festival
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To assist local corporations, businesses and residents by providing avenues for their involvement in education
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To enlist volunteer personnel to support Foundation activities
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To build public awareness of the value and need for quality education
Projects and Grants
The Greater St. Charles Education Foundation will use its resources to support enhancements to education programs not funded by traditional revenue sources. All age levels and curricular areas will be considered. Since our inception in 1992, the Foundation has donated over $1 Million to benefit D303 students.
Supporting Excellence in Education through Community Involvement
