The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, Inc. is an independent, 501 (c)(3) non-profit Corporation, established in 2002 to obtain and distribute financial and other resources for the enhancement of education programs at the 13 schools of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. The Foundation was organized exclusively for educational purposes to provide supplemental funds for educational programs for the School District. Specifically, the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 seeks and distributes funds to support programs and initiatives to further enhance learning for public school students in the Downers Grove community.

It is the mission of the Foundation to enrich education for District 58 children by providing additional resources, outside the scope of the regular district budget. Understanding that lack of funds, state and local, limits excellence, the foundation seeks donors from alumni, private citizens, corporate citizens and from other foundations. The plan to fulfill this mission includes the direct support of our goals to enhance academic and skill development, to encourage education innovation and creativity and to encourage school/community partnerships.

In order to assure continued educational opportunities for our children and a reputation for educational excellence in our community, the Foundation seeks to establish a permanent endowment.  Programs are funded from donations and endowment earnings.