Who We Are at Northshore Schools Foundation

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Northshore Schools Foundation

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Northshore School District in Bothell, WA. Funded exclusively by private donations, we operate independently from the school district. Since our founding in 1995, we have established strong partnerships within the district, the local community, and various organizations.

We are honored to have been voted the best local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the Best of Northshore. Additionally, we have received the Top-Rated Great Nonprofits Award and hold Gold Participant status on Guidestar. Our mission is to enrich the educational experience for students, support teachers, and make a meaningful impact on Northshore education and the community.

The Foundation built itself on three main pillars to serve the Northshore community, schools, and partners: Enhance & Inspire Learning through Classroom and District Grants, Removing Barriers in Education, and Building Skills for Life.

Mission

To raise funds and build community partnerships that enhance and inspire learning potential, remove barriers, and build skills for life, thereby amplifying District priorities for student and teacher education and excellence.

Vision

We envision a District where all students thrive.

Values

We believe in COLLABORATION because the sum is bigger than the whole.
We build PARTNERSHIPS with our District, teachers, students, and community.
We prioritize INNOVATION and SUSTAINABILITY as the two halves to any solution.
We INSPIRE everyone in the Northshore District to be “All In for Kids”.
We RESPECT and BUILD relationships with our donors.

Tax ID Number: 91-1680139

What We Fund

We Enhance & Inspire Learning through Classroom & District Grants

We enhance and inspire student learning to increase curiosity and active engagement in educational experiences.

We amplify the District’s core curriculum by integrating innovative and relevant practices to meet the needs of students in our changing world.

Our classroom grants prioritize student learning through real world experiences. This includes learning and attention tools, field trips and hands-on activities where students practice creativity and critical thinking skills, engage in wellness and fitness activities, as well as music and arts programs.

We pilot the district-wide new curriculum that increases student achievement.

We inspire teachers by investing in instructional training and funding assistance for teacher certification.

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We are Removing Barriers to Education

Students deserve the opportunity to achieve academic growth regardless of their abilities, learning style, cultural background or economic circumstances.

We fund programs that implement personalized student support and remove barriers to student learning that can otherwise not be funded by public dollars. Our Programs include School Supplies, Homeless Student Services, Basic Needs Aid, School Lunch Support and the Opportunity Fund that provides resources to students during times of economic challenges and life-crises.

The Northshore Schools Foundation is here to help you! If you are experiencing financial limitations, the Foundation would like to provide your Northshore student with a backpack and school supply kit for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please email: info@nsdfoundation.org

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We Build Skills for Life

A successful student is one who is well-prepared for success beyond graduation.

We invest in initiatives that fuel intellectual curiosity and prepare students for post-secondary instruction and career-focused exploration. We help students on their personal trajectories to success and to become engaged citizens and leaders of our community.

We create opportunities for authentic connections between students and the community by collaborating with local businesses and industries, hosting district-wide career fairs and recruiting adult volunteers. These individuals serve as role models for students in diverse programs such as Hour of Code, Launch Day, as well as Career and Leadership Days.

We serve as an incubator, piloting projects that support the critical independent living skills of etiquette, coping and survival, healthy relationships and entrepreneurism and money management.

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