BUILDING  / SUPPORTING / SERVING

BUILDING
The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation builds futures and connections.

"Education is the foundation on which we build our future." (Christine Gregoire)

The JPSF provides resources that will help to build a bright future for the students of District #117.     We build connections with the Jacksonville community and with alumni that will enable us to better serve the students, teachers, and schools of District #117.

The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation supports the programs and initiatives of District #117.  We need your support to continue.  

The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation's programming efforts help to enhance the curricular and extracurricular programs of the district.  

We need your help to enable the Foundation to continue building a solid foundation for District #117 students.  There are many more bricks to add to our foundation to ensure it can continue to empower the students of today and inspire those of the future.  

SERVING
The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation serves the community of educator and students of District #117.

The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation exists to support the students, teachers, and staff of District #117, and we appreciate the partnership with fellow contributors who also believe in that mission.  Thank you for considering a gift to the JPSF!

                                                                       

All donations are tax deductible.

NOTE:  For those in need of making a minimum annual distribution from an IRA, the Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization so donations meet the requirements for a qualified charitable distribution.

  Click below to make your online donation.       

   
   

---

The JPSF office is located at 211 W. State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650.

Mrs. Leslie J. DeFrates Executive Director Email:[email protected] 217-243-9411 ext. 1133
Mrs. April Doerr Office Manager Email:[email protected] 217-243-9411 ext. 1132

---

Mission Statement

"Building - Supporting - Serving

The mission of the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation is to build resources to support and enhance the programs of District #117 while serving its community of educators and students."

The Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization led by a board of community and business leaders independent from the District #117 School Board.  Although the Foundation operates independently from the school district, its sole purpose is to support the students and educators of District #117 public schools.

Please contact the JPSF  Executive Director, Leslie DeFrates, at the contact information noted above to find out ways to partner with the Foundation in order to make a difference in the personal and educational lives of future Crimson alumni.

---