About Us

The St. Louis Public Schools Foundation is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1998 for the purpose of engaging and focusing local, regional, and national support to promote educational success for the St. Louis Public Schools. Governed by an independent board of directors, the Foundation serves as a neutral vehicle through which general and dedicated funding can be used to develop and initiate specifically targeted projects and programs that will result in immediate and long-term improvements in educational outcomes for St. Louis Public School students.

Our Vision

Focusing the community’s resources to create and sustain an excellent urban school system.

Our Mission

The St. Louis Public Schools Foundation seeks to fund projects and activities with a measurable impact on academic achievement, high school graduation rates, and the successful transition to post-secondary goals, such as college or entry into the workforce to ensure that each student has the opportunity to become a productive citizen.

Why the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation?

The St. Louis Public Schools Foundation is the only funding organization that has the unique and specific mission of supporting the St. Louis Public Schools. We can assist private donors in making informed, strategic giving decisions that improve academic achievement and educational opportunities for St. Louis Public School students. We also provide donors with an accountability mechanism via our capacity to manage, disburse, and audit private sector donations to the school district.

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