All Gifts Help Support Our Schools!
Your contributions go a long way. Foundation support is a big reason why Lake Oswego schools have consistently ranked number one in the state, and among the top in the nation. With your gifts the Foundation provides to each and every student in the Lake Oswego School District:
- More teachers and educational experience than what state and local taxes can provide
- Teachers for music, reading, art, science and technology
- Music instruction for every elementary student K-5
- Additional reading support for students with greater needs in K-2
- Greater exposure in in grades 6-12 to electives such as Robotics, Architecture, Oceanography, Performing Arts, to name just a few!
We need your support to continue to provide our kids the incredible education Lake Oswego offers. Please consider a gift or pledge your support today. Thank you!
Campaign Results: Lake Oswego Review
Learn more about the Foundations 2024-25 results and how its making a real impact.
Lake Oswego Schools Foundation raises nearly $1.5 million for teaching positions
Annual Campaign Results (2024-25)
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the 2024–25 annual campaign (ended June 30). We’re so grateful for the generosity of this incredible community. Campaign highlights:
*$1.47M Raised
*+87% Business Sponsorships
*+140% Endowment Contributions
Keep an eye out for the Foundation’s 2024–25 Annual Report, coming this December.
Why do we need a foundation?
Between property taxes, volunteer hours, and school-based donations, it’s reasonable to wonder why our district needs a foundation. The answer might surprise many of you, and it’s that our district receives less money per student (~$850 less per student).
LOSD receives less state funding than other districts due to the structure of Oregon’s State School Fund formula, which is designed to provide support based on needs and local resources. Because Lake Oswego generates comparatively high local revenue, the state contribution is correspondingly lower. To learn more about K-12 education funding in Oregon review the brief from the Legislative Policy and Research Office.