Each year, the Falcon Education Foundation honors outstanding teachers, students and staff across District 49. Retiring employees are also honored and thanked for their dedicated service during the evening activities.

 

Between $30,000 and $40,000 is raised at the event through a slient auction, live auction, and other festivities to help fund the FEF mini-grant and scholarship program. The next annual Falcon Education Foundation silent auction and fundraiser awards dinner will be:

Friday April 17, 2020
Boot Barn Hall
13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs 80921

Auction begins at 6:00 p.m.  |  Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

 

The Falcon Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises funds beyond the usual means of support to help students and teachers reach their full potential, now and into the future. A healthy school district partners with local residents and businesses to help meet the growing demands of education to increase student achievement and prepare students for work in the 21st century. District 49 has several community partnerships that help enhance the educational experience for all students.

 

 

Mission

To provide funds for innovative and unique educational opportunities

Purpose

To provide private support to education beyond the limits of normal tax support. The Falcon Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation under the laws of Colorado.

Resources

The foundation’s only source of revenue is income generated by fundraising. These resources are made available from individual donations, corporate donations, fundraisers, foundations, estates and charitable gifts.

Considerations

The Falcon Education Foundation considers educational opportunities that are creative, innovative, and beyond the regular classroom curriculum.

Board of Trustees

The Falcon Education Foundation Board of Trustees is a volunteer group of private citizens who meet regularly.