Since 1992, the Richland Education Foundation has been helping bridge the gap between available public funding and the increased need for innovative educational programs. Thanks to the contributions of many community businesses and individuals, we are able to continue to make a significant educational impact and provide opportunities for personal growth for the students of the Richland School District. Over 95% of the funds raised go directly to funding the educational grants we award to the educators within the school district.
Richland Education Foundation
P O Box 1759
Richland, WA 99352
Phone - (509) 967-5185
Email - REFfoundation@gmail.com
Realizing that state education funds are barely covering the essential materials, the Richland Education Foundation has been lending a hand. Through grants from the Foundation, teachers, schools and other district representatives receive funding to create new, innovative ways to motivate students. Each year, the number of grant requests increase. Since 1993-94, our program has channeled over $182,000 in grants to support Richland schools.
The Richland Education Foundation is more ambitious for its future. To continue to make contributions to improved educational opportunities for years to come, the Foundation must have an adequate financial base.
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Current Foundation news - Winter 2008 ( Informational Handouts )
The 15th Annual Richland Education Foundation Scholar Scramble was held September 18, 2009, at Columbia Point Golf Course. The tournament raised $7,879 to benefit Richland School District students. Thanks to all the community members and businesses listed below for their support.
Special thanks to Windermere Real Estate and PermaFix
| Lampson International, LLC Western States Insurance, Kevin Veleke McCue's Repair and Towing Gies Advisors, Mary Gies Starbucks, Washington Plaza LOWES Northwest CPA Group, PLLC Arboretum Mortgage, Jim Zimmerman Vista Engineering, Philip Ohl Fluor Hanford Almond Orthodontics State Farm, Larry Hall Dr. and Mrs. Richard Semler Monterosso's Italian Restaurant West Richland Family Dental Dr. Scott Ostler, Orthodontics ckjt architects Pam Kindle |
Chandler Reach Winery Bella's and Italian Deli Galt Pettett Gary and Jean Lane Towne Crier, Jeremy Rutherford Kadlec Regional Medical Center ERA Sun River Reality, Marcia Collins Columbia Point Golf Course RF McDougall's Restaurant Jackson Sport Bar Keene Fitness Debbie and Dan Spore River Protection Systems HAPO Community Credit Union M & D Professional Services Richland School District, Rich Puryear Yokes Fresh Market, West Richland Dave Fraley Joe Peterson Insurance Agency |
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Scholar Scramble info and entry form ( Informational Handouts )
Teachers, schools and other district representatives are eligible for grants. For information, please download the information flyer. (PDF Link below). You can download the Grant Application Guidelines (PDF Link Below) or the document can be obtained from every school in the Richland School District, the Administration Office or by contacting REF Administrator Denise Hohimer at REFfoundation@gmail.com
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Grant Application Guidelines ( Informational Handouts )
The Richland Education Foundation has awarded four grants totaling $6,748 for the Spring 2009 allocation.
- Mike Bryan, Hanford High School music teacher, was awarded $1,000 for the purchase of music for the Chamber Music Project.
- John Bittinger, Richland High School science teacher, was awarded $1,380 for six power supply units.
- Cathy Stordeur, Hanford High School science teacher, was awarded $2,368.80 for Spectraphotometers and supplies.
- Carol Krohn of Rivers Edge High School Math Department was awarded $2,000 for Texas Instrument graphing calculators.
The next grant allocation is for the Fall of 2009. The application deadline is January 5, 2010. The applications can be mailed to P.O. 1759, Richland, WA 99352 and/or e-mailed to: REFfoundation@gmail.com. For more information, contact the Foundation at 967-5185 or by email at: REFfoundation@gmail.com
The Richland Education Foundation's mission is: to improve the overall quality of education and the learning environment through enhanced community financial support for public education. The Foundation has four goals:
- To serve as one vehicle for the positive development of students.
- To facilitate efforts to better access support from the community and other private sources.
- To advance educational endeavors of the School District through donations to supplement the district's revenues.
- To build confidence in public education.
In 2008, the Richland Education Foundation established the Dr. Richard Semler Superintendent’s Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was established with donations from the Richland Education Foundation and community members totaling $25,000. The Richland Education Foundation manages the endowment according to its investment guidelines. Dr. Semler requested the scholarship be awarded to a Richland School District senior who shows leadership potential and is seeking a bachelor’s degree in math, science or the arts (visual or performing). Application forms can be obtained from your school counselor or by e-mailing a request to REFfoundation@gmail.com.
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Foundation asks support for Dr. Semler Scholarship ( Informational Handouts )