Investing in educators, Sparking innovation, Empowering public schools

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We’ve funded over 100 grants, allowing educators to create programs and interventions that make a difference for their students.

Foundation 65 funding led to the purchase of over 1500 books featuring BIPOC characters for District 65 libraries.

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90% of students met or exceeded growth standards in the High Achieving Math Students of Color program at Dawes each year for over 3 years.

We seek to eliminate racial and socioeconomic predictability of academic

achievement by supporting educator strategies that create environments

where all students can achieve their full potential.

We see the Foundation as an opportunity for transformation

Foundation 65 goes beyond funding. We partner with educators to grow innovative ideas, offer technical support, and foster educator connections through our leadership programs. We are committed to uplifting underrepresented voices because when everyone is seen and valued, brilliance shines.

Learn about our impact

Foundation 65 Unveils Revitalized Website to Enhance Public Education and Address Racial Disparities

Foundation 65 is thrilled to launch its revitalized website, offering a more user-friendly and informative experience for educators, donors, and the community.

These grants are designed to support and enhance the educational experiences of students in District 65. The selected projects focus on leadership, academic support, family engagement, dignity-building, and perspective-taking.

Local Evanston teacher launches program to help student achieve higher test scores.