FAQ

What is the Carson City Schools Foundation?

The Carson City School Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit public education foundation established to increase student achievement in pre-K through grade 12 through community philanthropic investment and involvement.

What is a public education foundation?

A public education foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization designed to augment, supplement, or complement programs and activities currently being provided by the school district. Read more here.

Never heard of something like that. Is it a new thing?

Currently, there are over 6,500 education foundations across the U.S. The establishment of a foundation supporting a school district is quickly becoming a community best practice to increase student performance at all levels through community philanthropy.

How are donations spent?

We use the Empower Carson City 2027 plan as our “lighthouse” to set our direction and priorities for funding. This document was created with significant community input and has been generally embraced by the community. Click here for detailed information about our current programs. Click here for a detailed logic model of our current program goals.

Who is the Foundation accountable to?

We serve at the pleasure of the Carson City School District Superintendent and school board.

What is an “Education Champion”

An “Education Champion” is any individual, business, fraternal organization or charitable foundation that contributes to the Carson City Schools Foundation to help us fund projects and programs to improve learning and the environment of learning in the Carson City School District…people just like you! Click here to find out how you can become an Education Champion today.