ABOUT THE RICHARDSON ISD FOUNDATION
For more than 40 years, The Richardson ISD Foundation has raised money exclusively to benefit the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Founded in 1984, it is the third oldest education foundation in Texas. The Foundation has raised more than $8 million for RISD, supporting nearly 37,000 students and 5,700 teachers and staff by partnering with individuals, local businesses, and community organizations. Our funding priorities include early childhood literacy, STEM initiatives, equity programs, and more.
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt public corporation operating under the authority of a Board of Directors that is independent and separate from Richardson ISD and its Board of Directors. The volunteer Board serves without compensation and represents a cross-section of the community. The members have a sincere interest in our students and their success.
MISSION
To advance impactful opportunities to benefit all within the Richardson Independent School District
2023-2024 Year in Review
VALUES
• Innovation: Continuously seeking new and creative ideas.
• Collaboration: Purposefully reaching out and engaging partners.
• Equity: Advancing fair, impartial, quality initiatives for all in RISD.
Cherie
Obi, Lake Highlands HS Senior
Through our STEM & Innovative Grants, Cherie spent two weeks this summer working on cancer research in Dr. Nikki Delk’s lab at UT Dallas. Here’s what it meant for Cherie:
“Honestly, the biggest reason I wanted to be present in this research experience was my personal growth and self-discovery—for me to be challenged, step out of my comfort zone, and grow in my skills.”
OUR WORK IN ACTION: GRANTS
Mendasia Guesby,
Executive Assistant, Dartmouth Elementary
Mendasia is enrolled in Collin County College and received a $1,000 Impact Grant to help her continue her journey to becoming a teacher.
“Receiving this grant has taught me to not give up on my dreams of gaining more knowledge to further my career in becoming a leading figure to guide students to a successful education journey.” www.richardsonisdfoundation.org
OUR WORK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023-2024
$62,816 in Impact Grants funded to support classroom materials & resources, professional learning, student experiences, and technology
115 grants award
99 teachers & staff
7,400+ backpacks and school supply kits purchased for RISD students with $142,203 in donations 2023-2024 Year in Review
$175,000+ donated to help fund AVID, literacy, STEM, and Career & Technical Education initiatives in RISD
$30,000+ awarded in staff awards, including $8,000 celebrating STARS teachers
$58,000 in scholarships awarded to RISD’s Class of 2024
$8.4+ million invested since 1984
1,100+ staff grants
880+ scholarship recipients
350+ RISD staff awards
OUR WORK IN ACTION: SCHOLARSHIPS
Jessica Nwosu, Richardson HS, Class of 2024
Jessica received a Foundation scholarship and is now attending Columbia University.
“Receiving this scholarship means the opportunity to attain higher education without the burden of financial hardship limiting my potential. The scholarship will allow me to focus primarily on my studies without having to work or fixate on the financial complexities of college.”
Sydney Goldstein, Pearce HS, Class of 2024
Sydney received a Foundation scholarship and is now attending Texas A&M University.
“It means so much to me that The Richardson ISD Foundation believes in me and is willing to support my education. This will alleviate some of the financial stress that college places on me and my family. It will allow me to focus more on my academic and career goals and less on how I am going to pay for college.”
2023-2024 Year in Review
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FY 2023-2024
400+ donors including 150 monthly donors through our GEMs program
$317,000+ raised to support grants and programs in Richardson ISD
70¢ of every donated $1 is spent on programs to support RISD students and staff
TOTAL INCOME:
$581,575
Thank you to our incredible community partners and donors who invest in The Richardson ISD Foundation and support our efforts to help RISD students, teachers, and staff achieve their academic growth goals.
Grace Church Lake Highlands • Hill & Wilkinson Construction • Dallas College – Richland • Spring Valley United Methodist Church • Create Church • Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union • City Of Richardson • HKS Incorporation • Linda Cox • Methodist Richardson Medical Center • PBK Architects • Equitable Advisors • Carolyn & Denton Newham • Melissa Gendason • Brenda & Bert Duckett • BRW Architects • Doug & Adrienne Burnside • Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP • McCownGordon Construction • Park Place Dealerships • Perkins + Will • Stantec Architecture Inc. • Richardson ISD Families First • BLIA-Dallas • Kristine Schwope • Corgan • Thompson & Horton, LLP • Tammy Richardson • William Methenitis • Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. • Ginger Mayo • Alan & Margaret Hill Charitable Fund • Cadence McShane Construction • Christie D. Hale • Dr. Eileen Rosenblum • Gerald Bright • Kadra D. Alexander • Patti Kieker • Richard & Rena Ramey
And many more generous donors!
The Richardson ISD Foundation
(469) 593-0241