The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools was founded in 1989 as an independent organization to seek resources beyond tax-supported funding to enhance public education, to recognize excellence in education, and to reinforce positive relationships with the community. The Foundation provides the opportunity for individuals and corporations to give private funds with confidence to Lincoln Public Schools.
The Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a staff and structure separate from the school district itself. While the Foundation is a separate organization, their sole mission is to support the educational purposes of the Lincoln Public Schools.
The Foundation’s board of directors consists of 22-30 individuals. The directors represent each of the following groups:
