The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation is an independent, 501(C)3 non-profit organization that through the support of the community raises money to provide more educational opportunities for students in Lake Oswego schools. All funds raised are distributed across all schools in the Lake Oswego School district for the benefit of each and every student.

The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation raises funds to support additional teaching positions across all 11 Lake Oswego schools.
Simply put: Your donation helps put more teachers in our schools.
These additional teaching positions help reduce class sizes, preserve important classes and programs, and expand learning opportunities for students throughout the Lake Oswego School District.

Oregon's public school funding does not provide all the resources our community expects for Lake Oswego students.
For 40 years, our community has stepped up to help bridge that gap. Donations to the Foundation allow Lake Oswego to invest in additional teachers beyond what the District could otherwise fund.
To learn more about K-12 education funding in Oregon review the brief from the Legislative Policy and Research Office.
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The Annual Teachers Fund is the Foundation's primary fundraising fund and the heart of our mission.
Donations to the Annual Teachers Fund are used to fund additional teaching positions throughout the Lake Oswego School District.

Both are important, but they serve different purposes.
School PTOs and PTAs typically support programs, activities, events, supplies, and community-building at an individual school.
The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation raises funds to support additional teaching positions throughout the district.
Supporting both is a great way to invest in your individual school and in excellent education across Lake Oswego.

No. The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation is the only fundraising organization in our district that can fund teaching positions. PTOs provide valuable support for individual schools through programs, activities, supplies, events, and other school-specific needs, while the Foundation raises funds to support additional teachers across all 11 Lake Oswego schools.

Each of our 11 schools has its own personality, traditions, and strong community. At the same time, Lake Oswego is one school district, and every student should have access to a similarly excellent educational experience—regardless of which school they attend.
That’s why teaching positions are funded district-wide rather than school by school. Donations to the Annual Teachers Fund are pooled together and used to support additional teaching positions across the district, helping ensure that resources and opportunities are distributed based on student needs.

This approach allows families to support their own school community through their PTO while supporting teachers and educational opportunities for all Lake Oswego students through the Foundation.

The Lake Oswego School District determines staffing based on enrollment, student needs, educational priorities, and available resources.
The Foundation provides funding to the District specifically to support additional teaching positions.

Annual Teachers Fund donations are combined with gifts from families, alumni, businesses, and community members and used to support teaching positions across the district.
This community-wide approach means your gift helps strengthen all 11 Lake Oswego schools and opportunities for students throughout our district.

Foundation funding supports additional teaching positions identified by the Lake Oswego School District based on student and school needs.
Depending on the year and the needs of our schools, Foundation-supported teachers can help provide smaller classes, additional course offerings, electives, enrichment, and other educational opportunities.

Yes. The District's operating budget funds the vast majority of teachers in our schools.
Foundation donations allow the District to go further by funding additional teaching positions that would not otherwise be possible within available public funding.
That's what makes the Foundation unique: we help our community directly invest in more teachers for Lake Oswego students.

Every gift matters, and we encourage families to give at a level that is meaningful and comfortable for them.
When thousands of families and community members participate, individual gifts add up to something powerful: more teachers and more opportunities for students.

The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization, and donations are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual circumstances. Our Tax ID number is 94-3028590.

Absolutely.
The Annual Teachers Fund works because our community gives together. A gift of any size becomes part of a much larger collective investment in Lake Oswego schools.
Participation matters.

Yes! You don't need to have a child currently enrolled in Lake Oswego schools to support the Foundation.
Grandparents, alumni, former parents, local businesses, neighbors, and anyone who believes excellent schools strengthen our community are encouraged to give.

Many employers offer matching gift programs, which can double—or sometimes even increase beyond that—the impact of your donation.
We encourage donors to check with their employer to see whether their gift to the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation is eligible for a match.

Yes. Recurring gifts are a convenient way to spread your contribution throughout the year while providing reliable support for the Annual Teachers Fund.

Yes. The Foundation can accept gifts of stock and other appreciated securities. These gifts may also offer tax advantages depending on your individual circumstances.
Please contact the Foundation for instructions before initiating a transfer.

Yes. Donor-advised fund grants can be made to the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation.

Yes. Planned and legacy gifts can help ensure that future generations of Lake Oswego students continue to benefit from our community's commitment to excellent schools.
Contact us if you'd like to discuss including the Foundation in your estate or long-term charitable plans.

The Lake Oswego Schools Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that works closely with the Lake Oswego School District.
This partnership allows community donations to directly support additional teaching positions in our schools.

We regularly share stories, updates, and information about how community support strengthens Lake Oswego schools.
And if you ever have questions about your donation or the Foundation's work, please reach out. We want our donors to understand exactly why their support matters.

We'd love to hear from you.
Please visit our CONTACT US page and give us a call.