activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 11
- Administers grant programs for educators Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsProvides grants to Mesa Public Schools educators to fund creative and impactful classroom projects that enhance student learning and achievement.
- Administers sponsorship programs to support students and schoolsProvides vital resources and opportunities to students, educators, and schools in the Mesa community through sponsor partnerships, implementing tailored programs that align with sponsor values and enrich the educational experience for thousands of students.
- Delivers student support resourcesProvides essential resources to students facing barriers, including clothing, eye exams, new eyeglasses, and books to promote summer reading, in partnership with organizations like the Mesa Family Resource Center.
- Organizes targeted giving campaigns for student needs Back-to-School Supply DistributionRuns specific charitable campaigns such as the DLR Holiday Toy Drive for Adams Elementary and the "Give the Gift of Reading" book distribution initiative in partnership with the Mesa Family Resource Center to support student well-being and literacy.
- Organizes targeted school and community giving initiatives Comfort and Care Kits DistributionCoordinates donation drives such as the DLR Holiday Toy Drive for Adams Elementary and other sponsor-aligned programs that deliver direct benefits to students and schools.
- Provides grants to educators for innovative classroom projects Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsOffers grants to Mesa Public Schools educators to fund creative and impactful projects that enhance student learning and achievement.
- Sponsorship Programs for Educational EnrichmentEnriches the educational experience for thousands of students by providing vital resources and opportunities to students, educators, and schools in the Mesa community through sponsor partnerships, implementing tailored programs that align with sponsor values.
- Student Resource ProvisionProvides critical resources such as clothing, eye exams, new eyeglasses, and books to students to address barriers to academic performance and well-being, including support for summer reading and high school interns' workforce training materials and commuting costs.
- Supplies essential personal and educational resources to studentsProvides critical resources including clothing, eye exams, new eyeglasses, and books to students facing barriers to academic performance and well-being.
- Supports high school interns with workforce readiness materialsEquips high school interns with essential workforce training materials such as steel-toe boots and clothing, and provides gas cards to reduce commuting costs.
- Supports workforce training for high school internsSupplies high school interns with essential materials for workforce training, such as steel-toe boots and work clothing, and provides gas cards to reduce commuting costs.
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- Educator Grants Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom ProjectsProvides grants to Mesa Public Schools educators to fund creative and impactful projects that enhance student learning and achievement.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Annual Sponsorship Model for Sustained Support annual sponsorship modelUtilizes annual sponsorships to provide consistent, reliable funding that empowers schools and supports long-term student and educator success.
- Annual Sponsorship Model for Sustained Support annual sponsorship modelUtilizes an annual sponsorship structure to generate reliable funding that empowers schools and sustains long-term support for students and educators across the district.
- Community-School Partnership for Student Success community-school_partnershipThe organization believes that by collaborating with the broader community, it can enhance student success by creating robust school-community partnerships that leverage external resources and support for educational initiatives.
- Community-School Partnerships for Student Success community-school_partnershipBuilds school-community partnerships to enhance student success by leveraging local resources, expertise, and engagement to support educational outcomes.
- Community-School Partnerships for Student Success community-school_partnershipBuilds school-community partnerships to leverage local resources and support systems, enhancing student success through collaborative engagement with community stakeholders.
- Diverse Fundraising Mechanisms diverse_fundraisingThe organization secures resources through a variety of fundraising mechanisms, including payroll deduction programs for employees, acceptance of in-kind donations for events and specific programs, and encouraging corporate matching gift opportunities, to ensure a broad base of support for its initiatives.
- Donor-Directed Giving and Sponsorships donor-directed_givingThe organization engages donors and sponsors by allowing them to direct their gifts towards specific programs, general use, or to establish scholarship funds, thereby aligning their contributions with specific educational needs and interests, and empowering schools and supporting student and educator success.
- Donor-Directed Giving for Flexible Impact donor-directed givingAllows donors to direct their gifts to specific programs, general use, memorial/honor tributes, or endowment investment, increasing donor engagement while enabling flexible resource allocation.
- Donor-Directed Giving for Flexible Impact donor-directed givingEnables donors to direct their gifts to specific programs, general use, memorial/honor tributes, or endowment investment, increasing donor engagement while allowing flexibility in how funds support the district’s evolving needs.
- In-Kind and Corporate Giving Integration in-kind and corporate givingAccepts in-kind donations such as merchandise, gift certificates, and corporate matching gifts to support fundraising events and student programs, including workforce readiness initiatives.
- In-Kind and Corporate Giving Integration in-kind and corporate givingAccepts in-kind donations such as merchandise, gift cards, and corporate matching gifts to support fundraising events and student programs, broadening resource availability without relying solely on monetary contributions.
- Literacy Promotion as a Foundation for Lifelong Success literacy promotionPromotes literacy by providing resources that help students develop strong reading skills, grounded in the belief that reading proficiency is essential for lifelong achievement.
- Literacy Promotion as a Foundation for Lifelong Success literacy promotionAdvances literacy by providing resources that build strong reading skills in students, grounded in the belief that reading proficiency is essential for lifelong achievement and educational equity.
- Literacy Promotion for Lifelong Success literacy_promotionThe organization promotes literacy within schools and the community by providing resources to help students develop strong reading skills, based on the belief that reading is crucial for lifelong success.
- Payroll Deduction Program for Employee Engagement payroll deduction programFacilitates recurring donations from district employees through a payroll deduction system, increasing participation in giving and fostering a culture of internal support for students and schools.
- Payroll Deduction Program for Employee Engagement payroll deduction programFacilitates recurring donations from Mesa Public Schools employees through a payroll deduction program, increasing staff participation and sustainable giving.
- Scholarship Fund Establishment to Expand Access scholarship fund establishmentSupports individuals in creating named scholarship funds that target specific academic fields, achievements, or student needs, thereby expanding access to post-secondary and career opportunities for students.
- Scholarship Fund Establishment to Expand Access scholarship fund establishmentEnables individuals to establish scholarship funds that support students based on academic or extracurricular achievement, field of study, or financial need, thereby expanding access to postsecondary opportunities.
- Strategic Funding and Partnerships for Educational Enhancement strategic_funding_and_partnershipsThe organization fosters learning environments that nurture creativity, innovation, and student growth by strategically funding and partnering with various entities to strengthen educational programs and support classroom innovation.
- Strategic Funding and Partnerships for Educational Innovation strategic funding and partnershipsFosters creativity and innovation in learning environments by directing strategic funding and forming partnerships that strengthen educational programs and support classroom-level innovation.
- Strategic Funding and Partnerships for Innovation strategic funding and partnershipsStrengthens educational programs and classroom innovation by directing strategic funding and forming partnerships that foster creativity, student growth, and dynamic learning environments.
- Values-Aligned Sponsorship Programming values-aligned sponsorship programmingEngages sponsors to create or support educational programs in targeted focus areas—such as STEM, the arts, college and career readiness, and equitable access—ensuring sponsor contributions align with strategic educational goals.
- Values-Aligned Sponsorship Programming values-aligned sponsorship programmingEngages sponsors to fund or co-create educational programs in key focus areas—such as STEM, the arts, college and career readiness, and equitable access—ensuring sponsor contributions align with both community needs and donor values.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Critical Resources Fund
Provides essential items like clothing, eye exams, and eyeglasses to students facing barriers to academic success.
Educator Grants
Funds creative and impactful projects proposed by MPS educators to enhance student learning and achievement.
Literacy Champions
Promotes literacy by providing resources, distributing books for summer reading, and partnering for book donation campaigns.
Scholarship Funds
Supports student education and future leaders by allowing individuals to establish scholarship funds for specific fields of study or in honor of loved ones.
Workforce Development
Supports high school interns with materials like steel-toe boots, appropriate clothing, and gas cards for commuting to internships.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Architechnology AZ Partner — Gold Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Bluum Partner — Gold Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Chasse Building Team Partner — Platinum Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Core Construction Partner — Platinum Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Edge Construction Partner — Gold Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Get-Away Today Partner — Receives a donation from Get-Away Today when supporters mention the foundation's name while booking travel packages.
- Grace Design Partner — Gold Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Hyte Networks Partner — Gold Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Lakeshore Learning Partner — Live Auction Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- McCarthy Partner — Platinum Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- Mesa Family Resource Center Partner — Partnered to donate books through the "Give the Gift of Reading" campaign.
- Mesa Public Schools Partner — State tax credit donations must be made directly to Mesa Public Schools.
- Our 2026 Sponsors Partner — List of current organizational sponsors supporting the foundation's initiatives.
- Progressive Roofing Partner — Gold Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- SD Crane Builders Partner — Sapphire Sponsor of Mesa Public Schools Foundation
- United Way Partner — Can be designated to receive contributions through United Way donor forms, although not a United Way agency.