Education Foundation - What We Do

The Education Foundation of Bloomington is a not for profit foundation, established in 1986, to assist in meeting the unmet needs of students in the Bloomington Public Schools. We make grants available to educators to assist where district budgets fall short and allow for innovation and enrichment that would otherwise not be possible within the classroom. We also assist with the needs of individual students who lack basic education necessities or enrichment opportunities that are out of reach of some family budgets.

Education Innovation Grants

The Education Foundation of Bloomington is seeking education innovation grant applications for the 2010-11 school year. The grants fund Innovative educational projects in schools and programs within the District that enhance learning.

Grant applications are due Thursday, June 10, 2010.

Grants are limited to $1,300, but may be doubled to $2,600 for projects that involve more than one school or program. Proposals should describe activities or ideas that cannot be funded through the school or program’s regular budget process. Funds will not be awarded to supplement or replace current programs funded through school budgets.

Please complete an application form. Questions should be directed to Karyn Arazi, 952-854-0049, karynarazi@aol.com or Renee Raming, 612-810-7888, rjraming@aol.com.

Chip in for Schools

All grants are funded from proceeds of the 2010 Chip In for Schools Golf Classic, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11 at Dwan Golf Course. For more information, please visit the Education Foundation of Bloomington web site or click here to read the news release.

Student Success Stipends

Student Success Stipends support have allowed students to attend field trips, musical experiences or lessons, making sports more affordable and even assisting with basic outdoor wear. If you are interested in making a donation to or learning more about the Education Foundation of Bloomington, visit us at karynarazi@aol.com

Prodigy Awards

The Education Foundation of Bloomington recognizes groups of people for their excellence in teamwork. All employees of the Bloomington Public Schools are eligible for this nomination. A team can consist of two to twenty members, and may include parents or community members as part of the group.

Please complete a nomination form and send back to the Community Relations department at 1350 W. 106th St., Bloomington, MN 55431

The 2010 nomination deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 30.

 Contact: 

Education Foundation of Bloomington, A Non-Profit Organization
Karyn Arazi, President -- 952/854-0049