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Topeka Public Schools Foundation

Celebrating its 25th year, the purpose of Topeka Public Schools Foundation (previously known as Topeka School Fund or TSF) is to foster community support for educational projects, grants, and scholarships. Simply stated it is in place to raise private dollars to support TPS initiatives beyond the budget constraints of the legislative financial allocation. Its mission is to assist in providing maximum public school education opportunities through engagement of the community and development of partnerships.

Established in 1986, the Topeka Public Schools Foundation is a not-for-profit organization started by Superintendent Marvin Edwards and a group of visionary citizens headed by Emery Fager of Commerce Bank and Trust, now known as CoreFirst. TPS Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board which consists of community leaders, educators, and parents and an Executive Director. TPS also supports the Foundation by providing office space.

Send the Scots to Scotland

The drama department of Highland Park High School won the honor of participating in the American High School Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in August, 2012. To date, the foundation has collected $5,000 to assist this group and encourages or is looking for other or additional donors. Click here to make a tax deductible contribution and indicate you want your dollars to go to the Scotts' Edinburgh fund.

Tidwell Tournament

The TPS Foundation's nineteenth annual Win Tidwell Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta across from Prairie Band Casino and Resort.

Contributions

If you are interested in contributing, please complete this form.

  • Nearly 100 percent of your gift is spent on programming.
  • No Administrative Fees are deducted.
  • We are a non-profit organization.
  • Most contributions are tax deductible.

Apply For A Grant

To apply for a grant, please download this form, and follow the directions provided to complete your application.