Our Purpose
The Fund for Portland Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that unites business, philanthropy and community to build lasting partnerships that expand opportunity for students. We are building a movement in support of the PPS.
Mission: We provide rigorous, high quality academic learning experiences that are inclusive and joyful. We disrupt racial inequities to create vibrant environments for every student to demonstrate excellence.
Priorities
The Fund believes that a truly excellent school system is made up of schools and programs that nurture the “whole child” and are committed to each individual’s health, joy, self-expression, curiosity and academic and intellectual growth. We’re working to create the conditions in which students are prepared and energized to fully partake in the educational and social environment during their PK-12 school journey. This requires collaboration and investment from our community. We are working with sponsors, donors, philanthropists and volunteers to design and implement appropriate ways for them to share resources and opportunities with students.
Current priorities include:
advancing Literacy
Arts Education & Enrichment
assistance for pps families
Impact
The Fund fuels innovation by connecting private resources to public education to accelerate excellent teaching and learning. We also are nimble and responsive, advancing pilot projects or stepping in to support emerging needs. Here are a few of the ways we’ve had an impact since our founding in 2019.
Advocacy
The Fund for PPS knows that students, families and community members care deeply about public education. We also believe that it is important for all of us to bring our personal stories and our experiences to the crucial conversation around the state of public education in our city and in Oregon. With the state legislature in session, now is the time to lift our voices and speak our truth to our elected officials. Here are some resources to get started!
Champion PPS Schools
Champion PPS Schools is our districtwide fundraising campaign. Champion dollars raised are allocated based on the recommendation of a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and approved by the PPS Board of Education. On March 26, 2025, the Parent Advisory Committee voted unanimously to invest $1,030,000 parent-raised dollars in high-impact tutoring, math supports and school food pantries for school year 2025-26. The PAC also recommended investing $100,000 to support fundraising. On May 6, 2025 the Board of Education voted to approve the recommendation. Join Us & Learn More
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