Winona Area Public Schools Foundation Inc

The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established in 1991 and funded entirely by community and business supporters of education in Winona. The single purpose of the Foundation is to enrich and expand educational opportunities in Winona Area Public Schools by supporting important programs and projects that would otherwise not be available via normal district resources.

Grants are awarded each month by the Foundation that fund field trips, speakers, and enrichment programs to enhance classroom learning. The Foundation also holds over 80 special funds created by individual supporters to benefit educational causes of specific interest. Donations can be made to the Foundation’s general fund, allocated to a special project, school, or program of your choice, and are frequently made in honor or memory of a special person or event. Scholarship funds and memorials have been established to help the Foundation carry out its mission. Many donations have also been the result of specific financial arrangements such as wills, trusts, or life insurance policies.

Heartfelt thanks to all our generous donors and supporters. In the past year alone, over a quarter of a million dollars has been directed through the Foundation to projects and programs that enhance public education. We’re so grateful for your help in keeping our schools strong.