Forney Education Foundation

A nonprofit organization

$55,700 raised by 35 donors

100% complete

$40,000 Goal

The Forney Education Foundation (FEF) partners with the community to positively impact the lives of our children and educators at Forney ISD.

By offering teaching grants, supplies students need to be successful in the classroom and opportunities to recognize excellence in education, FEF is enhancing the quality of education for all students.

Since its inception in 2004, the Forney Education Foundation has changed the lives of Forney ISD students and teachers by awarding more than $2,000,000 in scholarships and over $1,000,000 in innovative teaching grants. In 2022, the foundation began supporting new initiatives including the first annual Forney ISD Film Festival and summer STEAM Camps. In 2023, the foundation began supporting Project Backpack providing backpacks and school supplies for over 1,500 students at Forney ISD.

To continue making a difference in the Forney community, we depend on the partnerships of people just like you.


Forney Education Foundation Current Stats and Initiatives:

  • Over $2 million awarded in student scholarships since 2004
  • Over $1,165,000awarded in innovative teaching grants since 2008
    • Over $115,000 awarded in 2022
  • $120,000 awarded in Dual-Credit Scholarships since 2012
  • $120,000 awarded in CTE and AP reimbursements since 2017
  • FEF helped distribute over 1,500 backpacks and school supplies to students in need in 2023
  • FEF recognized 20 students as top readers for Get Fired Up for Reading in 2023
  • FEF will continue supporting the Forney ISD Blacklands Film Festival recognizing amazing work in film, production and sound.
  • FEF supported summer STEAM camps through scholarships for 116 low socioeconomic students and lunch for staff in 2023
  • FEF is committed to responding to the needs of our teachers and students

Mission

To provide opportunities for excellence in education, promote innovation in teaching, and partner with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students.

Needs

Financial support to continue our mission supporting innovative teaching grants, Project Backpacks, Get Fired Up for Reading, career and technical education advancement, Forney ISD Film Festival and summer STEAM Camps.

Other needs include backpacks and school supplies, uniforms and Christmas gifts for students/families in need.

Equity Statement

Forney ISD is a district poised to meet the unique needs of an increasingly diverse community. We are a district that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, not just tolerates it.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Forney Education Foundation

Tax id (EIN)

30-0268757

Guidestar

Causes

Education - K-12, Education - STEM, Education - Career Prep

Operating Budget

$250,000 - $499,999

Counties Served

Kaufman

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

600 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126

Phone

469-762-4100

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