Local School Foundations

 
 

On May 7, 2024 the PPS Board of Education passed a new Districtwide Advocacy and Fundraising Policy (7.10.020-P) that states,

"Effective July 1, 2024, donations for staff positions may be collected only by the designated districtwide foundation in a single, combined fund account."

Many details of this policy's implementation are still being determined. To be notified of news and updates, sign up with your name and email in the right footer below.

 
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BACKGROUND OF LOCAL SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS AND PPS PARENT FUND

In 1994-95, on the heels of Measure 5’s cuts to public education, parents from a number of Portland schools asked the Portland Public Schools Board of Education to allow them to create a vehicle for raising private dollars to support teaching and staff positions at their schools. The School Board allowed for the creation of “local school foundations” at all of Portland’s public schools. The School Board also required that an “Equity Fund” be established. One-third of all funds raised (after the first $10,000) by Local School Foundations was is set aside in the PPS Parent Fund that the former Portland Schools Foundation/All Hands Raised, and then, The Fund for PPS stewarded and distributed to high-need schools using demographic data.

Click on the link below to view how much each Local School Foundation raised to pay for staffing and how much they contributed to the PPS Parent Fund:

 
 
 

Learn More

We aim to provide full transparency regarding the funds raised by school-based foundations and the PPS Parent Fund. We invite you to learn more at the following links.

 
 

Comparison of Affiliated & Independent Foundations

Learn about the similarities and differences between affiliated and independent school foundations.

PPS Parent Fund Awards 

Funded with the one-third contribution of school-based foundations, the PPS Parent Fund provides grant awards to schools that meet a defined demographic formula.

History

Find answers to commonly asked questions about the history and operations of school-based foundations in PPS and formation of The Fund for PPS.