Mission
The Educational Foundation of Dexter is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational foundation organized by community members to support educational programs for Dexter Community Schools not otherwise included in the schools operating budget by receiving and obtaining contributions which will be used to provide financial support for both short term needs, as well as long-term initiatives. Needs and initiatives may include, but are not limited to: grants to individual teachers, grants for the whole district, projects and initiatives, grants to individual school buildings, direct donations to meet district funding needs, donor-directed gifts that meet the criteria of the foundation as determined by its duly elected Board of Trustees.
Our Goal
The Educational Foundation of Dexter’s goal is to enhance excellence in education by engaging the wider community - parents of current students, alumni, community members, and local businesses - in providing meaningful financial support to address both immediate needs, as well as long-term initiatives in Dexter Community Schools.