What is the FISD Education Foundation?
The FISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit tax-exempt organization as described in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Mission:
To help students pursue unlimited potential; to
support teachers for innovative and exemplary
teaching; and to engage the community in assuring
quality education for the leaders of tomorrow.
Investment:
• Awarded funds annually to teachers and campuses
in FISD since its establishment in 1999.
• Established an Endowment Fund now totaling more
than $1,222,439 to assure the financial security of
the foundation.
• Awarded grants totaling more than $185,000 in
2017/18.
Total grant distribution since inception:
$1,684,601.96
HOW CAN I JOIN THE FEF?
Volunteer Opportunities
TOY
This committee selects both the primary and
secondary teachers of the year for FISD. They
will then advance to the regional competition as
representatives of the district.
MUSTANG ASSOCIATION
Mustang Association is the student organizatio n
established to provide an opportunity for current
students to participate in the Friendswood
Education Foundation Adopt-A-Grant program.
NEW EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON
The new employee luncheon committee plans
the annual luncheon to honor all new district
employees. The event takes place in August in
preparation for the start of a new school year.
GALA
The Gala committee is responsible for the
planning and implementation of the foundation’s
annual fundraiser to be held in February.
Thank you to all of our supporters
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