There is no better return on your investment!
Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools.
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation was founded in 1984 by a group of parents interested in public education and specifically supporting Edmond Public Schools. At that time, Edmond had ten school sites that served 9,766 students. Today, EPS has grown to be the third largest school district in Oklahoma with twenty-eight school sites that serve 26,138 students with 3,000 employees. Since its inception, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation has been able to provide millions of dollars in direct financial support for district-wide initiatives, classroom support, student scholarships, and educator awards The Foundation also provides additional support through advocacy, in-kind donations, and volunteer management. This year, we will cross the major milestone of the 40th anniversary of EPSF. We have experienced huge momentum in community awareness, individual donations and corporate sponsorship and invite you to be part of this journey to work for the future of our Edmond students. We all benefit from the quality public education we have in Edmond whether as a parent, grandparent, neighbor, homeowner, business owner or citizen
We have a highly engaged Board of Directors representing a variety of backgrounds and an Advisory Board comprised of city leaders, EPS leadership, parents, teachers, and students. We continually strive to align our goals with those of EPS to reflect the greatest needs. Our current five-year goal is to invest $2 6 million into Edmond Public Schools with the support of community partners, leverage an additional $1 7 million in support, grow its endowment by $280,000, secure 10 Legacy Society members and find creative ways to collaborate as a partner in public education. Achieving this goal will help EPS continue the history of excellence it has experienced since it began in 1922.
Please consider making EPSF the beneficiary of your time, talent and/or treasure. Help us further the EPSF vision to “function as the leading facilitator of community investment in Edmond Public Schools”!
Public education needs your support At the Edmond Public Schools Foundation we frequently ask, "How can we help?" Often, what is required is financial resources from the community to implement innovative programs that enhance students' learning experience The Edmond Public Schools Foundation has been asking this question for 40 years!
Will you join us this year as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Edmond Public Schools Foundation's commitment to supporting Edmond Public Schools? You can participate by attending one of our events, matching the monthly donations made by EPS employees, urging your company to become a Corporate Partner, contributing to support a specific program, or leaving a lasting legacy through a thoughtful estate gift.
We are thrilled to be your partners in advancing public education!
RUTHIE RIGGS BOARD PRESIDENT DEANNA BOSTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERThis school year, we are proud to commemorate 40 years of dedicated support for Edmond Public Schools! It all began when our founding board members recognized a crucial need and gathered in their living rooms to devise the best way to assist the school district. Fast forward four decades, and we continue to support Edmond Public Schools with the same passion and purpose as those visionary individuals who initially identified the need. Our mission has always been to provide immediate aid while simultaneously establishing an organization that ensures long-term sustainability.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the founding board members Ken Rees, John Arledge, Bob Rudkin, as well as all the subsequent board members, donors, and volunteers who have tirelessly followed in their footsteps over the past 40 years. Your unwavering commitment has made an indelible impact on our community and the education of countless students.
Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation functions as the leading facilitator of community investment in Edmond Public Schools.
Public Education: We believe outstanding public education is the cornerstone of a great community.
Collaboration: We believe in collaborating with the community, district staff, students, and our stakeholders
Community Investment: We believe community investment builds stronger schools
Integrity: We believe in upholding the public trust through integrity in all of our work.
Innovation and Creativity: We believe in transforming ideas into reality through creative problem solving to meet the needs of our stakeholders.
Strong schools, strong communities! The Edmond Public Schools Foundation and its partners firmly believe that the future of Edmond relies on providing every child in our schools with a quality education It is crucial for Edmond's citizens and businesses to support these children. We understand the significance of having the necessary resources to help our students reach their full potential. Our close collaboration with students, district leaders, educators, and parents allows us to identify needs and generate the resources essential for enhancing the educational experience of Edmond Public Schools students.
Edmond Public Schools: 25,000+ students
3rd largest district in OK High rankings in education
Numerous needs in our schools!
To provide you with more information, we have created this Investment Opportunities booklet to help you find ways you can support students and their education. There is no greater return on your investment than supporting our students, schools, and teachers!
Edmond Public Schools Foundation supports innovative programing that supports students This has included mental health curriculum, the Art in Schools program, technology needs, support for unhoused students, and more. This coming year we will continue supporting innovative programs including mental health curriculum, the Early Birds program, and work with the community to find support for the new the Early College Program for underserved students.
Additional individual classroom support is offered through DonorsChoose kickstarts and special projects. We look forward to enhancing the Student Ambassador program, continuing to advocate for Edmond Public Schools through Community Mobilization and look forward to the new exciting EDIEE awards event where educators and education champions will be recognized! Please consider supporting these programs
There are so many ways you can support Edmond Public Schools students, teachers and staff. Whether you like to play golf or get dressed up for an evening out, you have several opportunities to get involved!
You can make a one-time annual gift and sponsor through a Corporate Partnership, making your commitment to several events at once! We can't wait to see you and tell you more about how your financial support impacts Edmond Public Schools!
We are excited to announce a new event, the EDIEE Awards, where not only Support Personnel and Teacher of the Year will be announced, but we will also recognize a Hall of Fame Education Champion, students, other educators, and volunteers. Consider sponsoring an educator table!
Sponsorships $1,500 - $20,000
The annual Putt FORE Public Education offers sponsorship opportunities for both golfers and non-golfers, and your support
Player and non-player sponsorships available $1,000 - $5,000
By underwriting student registrations or registering and running yourself in the Red Day Run, you will help us receive more funds from the event and give EPS students a chance to participate!
$50 - $1,000
Support the #ONEEDMOND annual fund and match the $50,000 that EPS teachers and staff give collectively to the foundation each year.
Will your company host an employee giving campaign similar to Edmond Public Schools?
Match educators and donate $10 a month!
The Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act allows supporters of public education to receive an up to 50-75% tax credit for their contributions to Edmond Public Schools Foundation. Contributions will be used for innovative educational programs.
https://www.edmondpsf.org/ok-taxcredits
Is there a need in Edmond Public Schools that you would like to support? You can establish a fund specific to that need through the EPS Foundation. Consider establishing this fund or leave a general gift through a bequest or beneficiary designation.
Contact (405) 340-2819 for more information
Red Day Run
EDIEE Awards
Putt FORE Public Education
August 1, 2023
September 23, 2023
April 2024 (TBD)
June 14, 2024
"Students love using their wobble cushions and headphones Thank you for seeing my passion for teaching and helping my students get what they deserve "
With gratitude, Mrs Begley
West Field Elementary
"Each morning I would give my students updates on the donations as they came through on the DonorsChoose website. Each day they would get more and more excited as we started to get closer to reaching our goal! My students could not wait to get a better a microphone, lighting and a gimbel to help make their videos even better! My students and I can not thank the donors enough!"
With gratitude, Mrs. Pettiet
Cheyenne Middle School
Your donation directly impacts Edmond Public Schools students, teachers, and the entire district!
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
[ ] Classroom Support (DonorsChoose)
[ ] Mental Health/Student Support
[ ] Early College Program
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Corporate Partnerships
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[ ] #ONEEDMOND Annual Fund:
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Individual Events
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[ ] Please contact me about being a member of the Legacy Society
[ ] My company will match my donation
Equal Opportunity Scholarship ACT (potential OK tax credits)
[ ] I would like to make a contribution by December 31, 20 in the amount of $
[ ] Please contact me with more information
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Cardholder's Signature
Ruthie Riggs, President
Ryan Siler, Vice President
Austin Fugitt, Treasurer
Cassie Niemann, Secretary
Julie Woodard, Past President
Chris Codding
Emily Crain
Jeff Despain
Youssi Farag
Heather Gardner
Michael Grafton
Ruth Jackson
Darin Kent
Carrie Kyger
Chris Mitchel
Chris Rodriguez
Mark Taylor
Brett Windsor
Devona Whitfield
Christi Woodworth
Dr. Angela Grunewald, EPS Superintendent
Darrell Davis, Mayor, City of Edmond
Courtney Hobgood, EPS Board Member
Dr. Tony Rose, EPS Executive Director of Curriculum
Jason Hayes, EPS Principal
Lauren Dile, EPS 2023 Teacher of the Year
Robbi Kinnaird, EPS 2023 Support Personnel of the Year
Sarah Lucas, EPS Parent
Jaley Hunt, EPS Student
Deanna Boston, Chief Executive Officer
Anita Nash, Programs and Operations Manager
Halle McMullen, Community Development Coordinator
Kate Van Hoozer, Part-Time Community Mobilization Coordinator
Edmond Public Schools Foundation PO Box 30837 | Edmond | OK | 73003 www.edmondpsf.org
(405) 340-2819
For more information contact: deanna@edmondpsf org
anita@edmondpsf org
halle@edmondpsf org
kate@edmondpsf org
