About - Sioux Falls Public Schools Foundation

Our History

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation funds projects that empower educators and enhance student engagement.

Since 2008, the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation has been supporting teachers and students in the Sioux Falls School District. For the first 10 years, a dedicated team of volunteer board members guided the mission and coordinated fundraising activities.

The Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation hired its first executive director in July 2018. Later that year, the organization created the Student Success Fund, providing basic needs to students and families in crisis.

In addition to the three focus areas, a group of retired educators created an endowment at the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. As of July 2024, the endowment balance is $697,000.

Board of
Directors

Community leaders, parents, current and retired teachers and administrators serve on the advisory board that manages the business of the Education Foundation. The executive director oversees the day-to-day operations.