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Established in 1997, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that supports CFBISD campuses, teachers and students with dollars not otherwise available through State and Federal funding.
During the 2024-25 school year, the Educational Foundation was able to support these programs:
Impact NOW: $63,768
For Innovative and Impact NOW grants.
Strategic Missions Grants: $133,546
Student Scholarships Granted: $105,850
Giving House Gifts: $22,000
Who We Are
We are a nonprofit organization designed to provide funds to educators, schools, and students when traditional funding is not enough.
Significance
The Educational Foundation supports campuses, teachers, and students by funding workforce programs, literacy programs, and technology driven campuses.
News
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![Giving House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596121237/cfbisdedu/thhicdxf9e4ndfn1sdod/GivingHouse.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596121237/cfbisdedu/thhicdxf9e4ndfn1sdod/GivingHouse.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596121237/cfbisdedu/thhicdxf9e4ndfn1sdod/GivingHouse.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596121237/cfbisdedu/thhicdxf9e4ndfn1sdod/GivingHouse.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596121237/cfbisdedu/thhicdxf9e4ndfn1sdod/GivingHouse.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596121237/cfbisdedu/thhicdxf9e4ndfn1sdod/GivingHouse.jpg","width":2200}])
*$10 minimum for online donations
Contact Us:
Mailing Address:
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Educational Foundation
1445 N. Perry Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
Donna Wald, Executive Director
972-968-4362
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How Can YOU Support Our Schools?
Innovative Grants
Provides financial assistance for campuses and educators to reward innovative programs annually that impact student learning.
Impact Now Grants
Provides funds for classrooms, programs and projects to assist students outside the grant cycle as needed.
CFB Giving House
Provides funding for essential hygiene and clothing items for students in need.
Student Scholarships
Assists graduates from CFBISD to continue with post-secondary education.