The Foundation for Douglas County Schools (Douglas County Educational Foundation)
To expand educational opportunities for Douglas County students and teachers by engaging the community and making targeted investments that accelerate student achievement, support teacher development, and increase access to innovative learning experiences.
About The Foundation for Douglas County Schools (Douglas County Educational Foundation)
The Foundation for Douglas County Schools (also operating as Douglas County Educational Foundation, EIN 84-1165175) is a Colorado 501(c)(3) public benefit organization that raises private resources to support students, teachers, and district programs across Douglas County School District (DCSD).
The Foundation funds opportunity grants for classrooms and teachers, administers scholarships (including the Perseverance Scholarship), and runs community initiatives such as a large annual school supply drive and career-pathway events to increase equity and experiential learning opportunities.
Notable achievements
Sustained grantmaking and program growth
The Foundation has expanded its Opportunity Grants and partnership-funded programs in recent years, supporting projects across the district and increasing the number of students impacted annually.
Lend-A-Hand impact
The Foundation’s long-running Lend-A-Hand school supply drive now distributes over a thousand backpacks and supplies each year to students in need, improving back-to-school readiness across the district.
Perseverance Scholarship legacy
Through the Perseverance Scholarship program and related fundraising (including an annual golf tournament), the Foundation has awarded recurring scholarships to graduating seniors who have demonstrated resilience and need.
At a glance
- EIN
- 84-1165175
- Location
- Castle Rock, CO
- Website
- www.foundationdcs.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Is this your organization?
Claim this page to keep it current — add your logo, publish campaigns, and reach the donors and advisors discovering you on Mahalo.
Claim this page