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What is the ESDEF?

Mission:
The Ellensburg School District Education Foundation is dedicated to providing resources and recognition for all students in an equitable way so they can reach their full potential.

Launched in the fall of 2001, the ESDEF began when a group of community leaders recognized that not all of the growing challenges in the public school system could be met through traditional funding sources. The Foundation’s goal is to enhance programs, equipment, and services available to the Ellensburg public school students and staff.

What Our Foundation Offers


  • A tax-deductible way for individuals, groups and businesses to enhance public school programs, projects, and scholarship fund.
  • A way for individuals and organizations to sponsor projects they believe are particularly worthwhile.
  • A way for community members to develop closer relationships with the schools, in order to help assess needs and set priorities.
  • A way to access money from national foundations that grant only to other foundations.
  • A way to encourage the business community to be more involved in our schools.
  • A way to evaluate new ideas and learn from the experience.
  • A way to help prepare our children for the challenges of the 21st century.

Make Your Contribution Today

To Support Your Local Schools, Students, and Teachers

Ellensburg School District Education Foundation
P.O. Box 464, Ellensburg, WA 98926

www.ellensburgedfoundation@gmail.com