fund the future through the foundation.

WE ARE YORKVILLE.

Together we make a difference. Yorkville Educational Foundation, the non-profit fundraising arm of Yorkville CUSD 115, connects students, teachers, and the community to provide innovative, real-world learning opportunities and ensure teachers have an opportunity to implement programs that provide engaging, meaningful classroom experiences. The Foundation creates relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community members to fund opportunities outside of the district tax-supported budget.

Students’ lives are forever changed by your generosity.

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2024 giving tuesday

This #GivingTuesday, say Y-E-S to Y-E-F

This #GivingTuesday, your “YES” means providing essential needs to students and their families.

When you say “YES” to supporting YEF this #GivingTuesday, your donation directly impacts our community, our teachers, and our kids.

This #GivingTuesday, we need your support to provide one-of-a-kind educational experiences to students.

Your donation to YEF this #GivingTuesday supports teacher grants, social emotional needs, the arts, and more!

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Join Our Board and Transform Lives

The Yorkville Educational Foundation is on a mission to enhance and expand educational opportunities for students in Yorkville CUSD 115. We are seeking passionate, community-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors as volunteer leaders.

As a director, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Drive impactful programs and initiatives for the benefit of schools.
Collaborate with a dynamic team of educators, parents, and community members.
Contribute your skills to strengthen education in Yorkville.

Interested? Apply now and make a lasting difference in your community

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Learn about the YEF

Watch the video above to learn who the Yorkville Educational Foundation is, what we do, what we have accomplished, and where we are going! We’re just getting started!

Annual Business Sponsors

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Our Mission

The Foundation supports excellence in the Yorkville CUSD 115 community by providing resources to cultivate educational innovation, nurture potential, and celebrate achievement.

GRANTS

MORE THAN $70,000 INVESTED

Foundation grant winners are providing one-of-a-kind educational experiences to students through our annual funding. Learn more.

ESSENTIAL NEEDS

EMPOWERING STAFF TO SAY YES

Whether it’s a warm coat or access to care, we provide support for students (and their families) experiencing hardships. Learn more.

RECOGNITION

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

We celebrate teachers, staff and community members who transform ordinary tasks into extraordinary opportunities. Learn more.

EQUITY

cOLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

Every YHS student’s post secondary plans are within reach through our SAT Prep, dual credit, and summer school funding.

Our Focus Areas

A few years ago, we conducted a community needs assessment that served as a beacon for our strategic priorities. Overwhelmingly, our community asked us to prioritize funding for Social Emotional Needs, Art, Music, PE and College and Career readiness district-wide. We continue to invest in extraordinary experiences: author visits, family engagement events, artist-in-residence programs, and student-run businesses.

January 2022

“YEF asks stakeholders what they want and then they deliver! Community members want to see funding support the creativity of students? Check! Social emotional needs? Check again! Thank you for hearing us and supporting us! “

YEF Grant Winner

Get Involved.

Like most non-profit organizations, YEF relies heavily on volunteers to help us accomplish all that we do. Whether you want to join our Board or just help out at our events, we have lots of ways that you can serve us! Email us and we’ll be in touch soon.

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It’s easy to stay up to date with us through our quarterly newsletters and social media. You’ll find the most up to date information about our events and impact in our community.

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Volunteer with us

Like most non-profit organizations, YEF relies heavily on volunteers to help us accomplish all that we do. Whether you want to join our Board or just help out at our events, we need you!

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Make a Donation

Your donation impacts our community, our teachers, and our kids. Recurring monthly donations provide a predictable income stream that allows us to remain financially sound & focus on our mission.

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