$4,031 raised by 14 donors
27% complete
$15,000 Goal
Since 1985, the Irving Schools Foundation has been a vital presence in the Irving ISD community, funding programs that touch and transform the lives of thousands of students, teachers, and district employees every year.
Over 85% of Irving ISD students are economically disadvantaged, and because of the many educational barriers they face, they hear “no” often. “No, you can’t go to college,” or “no, there aren’t enough funds for this after-school program,” but at the Irving Schools Foundation, we are here to say YES to our students! We say “yes” by providing over $400,000 in scholarships to our graduating seniors every year. We say “yes” by funding innovative and out-of-the-ordinary learning opportunities through our Spark Tank program. Lastly, we say “yes” by providing over 1,700 weekly food bags to students through our Food for Thought program. These are just some examples of the amazing programs that we offer —and with your help, we’ll do even greater things in the future. Are you ready to join us and make a difference?
The Irving Schools Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides financial resources to maximize educational opportunities for teachers and students in Irving ISD by funding innovative programs, scholarships, and activities that enhance creativity, leadership, and academic success.
Our mission is simply not possible without financial and in-kind donations supplied by generous community members, businesses, and organizations. No gift is too small, and all contributions make a difference. We also have an ongoing and urgent need for donations of shelf-stable food items, backpacks and school supplies, school uniforms, and other items—if you have the ability to provide or an idea of how to help, let’s connect!
Our programs include:
- Food for Thought: Low-barrier weekend food bag program which provides more than 1,700 bags each week to students facing food insecurity.
- Community 2 Classroom Store: Place for educators in Irving ISD to shop at no cost for their students' needs, including school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, socks, shoes, and underwear.
- Spark Tank: Allows students and educators to pitch ideas and securing funding for unique and out-of-the ordinary learning experiences.
- Employee Enrichment Grants: Provides grants to Irving ISD educators who are looking to further their education.
- Supplies for Success: our annual back-to-school supply drive, conducted each summer and concluding with a (invitation-only) community fair and backpack distribution event in August.
- Caring & Sharing: Our annual holiday gift drive and distribution program benefiting students in Irving ISD.
- Student & Employee Scholarships: One of our signature efforts is our college scholarship program for Irving ISD seniors and district employees.
It is the policy of Irving ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Organization name
Irving Schools Foundation
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
2621 W AIRPORT FWY