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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:

Shining Stars Banquet- May 6, 2025
Pie Sale- November 2025
Winter Wonderland Gala- Winter 2026

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

Arin Lane-  Executive Director
Jessica Perez - President
Trey Schalk - VP/Treasurer
Susan Beall - Secretary

Members:
Dr. DesMontes Stewart
Corey Hardin
Jennifer Presson
Nicole Rich
Jill Linnell
Darin Allred
Dakota Nichols
Alexandra Perez
Ashley Fleeks
Gayla Sutton
Christa Call
Pablo De Santiago Jr.

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