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GISD Education Foundation

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E-mail: Gainesvilleisdedfoundation@gmail.com
800 S. Morris Street
Gainesville, Tx 76240

Upcoming Event Dates:

Winter Wonderland Gala- January 25, 2025
2nd Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser- Spring 2025
Shining Stars Banquet- May 6, 2025

Click here to purchase tickets:
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Gainesville ISD Education Foundation is to generate and distribute resources to the Gainesville Independent School District to enrich, maintain, and expand programs needed to meet the district’s stated mission of excellence in education.  The Foundation will achieve its mission by directing resources toward the following goals: 

  • Encourage all students to work to their highest potential
  • Support staff for innovative effort
  • Recognize staff for exemplary teaching
  • Inspire parents and the community to participate with the school district in enriching education 

The Gainesville ISD Foundation

  • is a 501 ( c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt philanthropic organization of citizens;
  • shares a vision of enhancing education in the Gainesville I.S.D;
  • works to increase private support for educational activities in the Gainesville I.S.D.;
  • It benefits Gainesville I.S.D students and teachers by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars.
  • fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement.
  • awards Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community, and education leaders

Partner Opportunities & General Donations

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Make a Donation

If you would prefer to mail a check please mail to:

GISD Education Foundation 
800 S. Morris Street
Gainesville, Tx. 76240

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation Board

Jessica Perez  - President
Trey Schalk - Vice President
Dakota Nichols - Treasurer
Susan Beall - Secretary
Arin Lane- Director

Members:
DesMontes Stewart
Corey Hardin
Jennifer Presson
DeAnda Rich
Melinda Carroll
Darin Allred
Lynda Bentley
Alexandra Perez
Ashley Fleeks

In the Fall of 2022, the Alumni Association merged with the Education Foundation and
now serves as a committee within the Foundation.