The Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF) was formed in 1987 to help
conquer the effects on chronic under funding of education. We are
an independent, community powered nonprofit organization that has
provided over $7 million toward programs that advance achievement,
support struggling students and promote professional development.
Our annual operating budget has grown significantly in the past five years to over
$1,100,000 in FY 2011-2012.
Our recently completed ‘GOT SCIENCE’ Elementary Science Initiative Campaign raised $438,000 from parents
and community members. These funds enabled the District to upgrade 10-year-old science materials with a
comprehensive new $1.1 million dollar curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in the STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) arena.
3 Great Reasons to Partner with the Issaquah Schools Foundation
1. Market Your Business to a Target Audience
Did you know that the Issaquah Schools Foundation is one of the select few organizations that can directly market to Issaquah School District parents and students?
We have the attention of over 25,000 parents—educated professionals with the income and inclination to spend money on your products and services. These parents appreciate and support businesses that support their school.
As an ISF business partner, you will receive expose to our audience through online, email and print recognition vehicles.
ISF Branded Media/Events
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E-Newsletter–3,500 subscribers
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isfdn.org website–1,490 visitors/month
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Facebook–we promote your partnership on our page
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Annual Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon–1,000 individuals and business leaders from Sammamish, Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle, Mercer Island and more
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Issaquah Schools Foundation Annual Report–mailed to over 3,500 households
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Issaquah Schools Foundation Promotional Video
Local/Seattle
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Print Media
Puget Sound Business Journal–ad in the popular Corporate Citizenship Edition
Issaquah Press Newspaper - delivery to 16,000 residences weekly
Sammamish Review Newspaper - delivery to 15,000 residences weekly
Issaquah and Sammamish Homeowners Association Newsletters
2. Develop Your Future Employees
You want well educated employees who can thrive in our information driven, technological society.
Your partnership will support programs that help develop the next generation of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, writers and creative thinkers. Included are: (view the complete list at isfdn.org)
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TEALS (Technology Education And Literacy in Schools): Developed and funded in
partnership with Microsoft, the TEALS Program puts passionate IT professionals in the classroom to teach Computer Science. The program completed its pilot stage at Issaquah High School
and has now expanded to every District high school.
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Financial Literacy Program: Through a six week curriculum and culminating field trip to the Jr. Achievement Finance Park in Auburn, every 8th grader in the District gains knowledge about a wide variety of personal finance topics including: financial institutions, credit cards, loans, taxes, budgeting and spending, insurance, investing, and protecting against identity theft.
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Robotic Clubs: At every middle school, students build and compete using Lego Mindstorm Robotics Kits. Some also participate in an underwater submersible robot competition.
This program gives students experience in team work and creative problem solving and prepares them for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math upon graduation.
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Conncecting Students to their Futures: Through a Speakers Bureau and Internship Database, we
help students link school studies to real world applications.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) @ High School: Mastery of science, technology, enginnering and math have become linked with success in our global economy. We fund programs that strengthen these skills including Robotics, Physics and Rocketry clubs.
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Secure Your Community’s Economic Vitality
Our schools are a major economic engine; providing jobs and generating revenue—and can play a significant role in your hiring efforts. Parents want to live near great schools and will pay a premium to
do so. These parents, who have earned college degrees and beyond, have higher annual incomes--thus more dollars to spend on your products and in your community.
Did You Know? Each new high school graduate yields $209,000 in net economic benefit.
(Levin, Belfield, Muenning and Rouse, 2007)
Join the growing list of businesses expanding their influence by helping our students: Swedish
Hospital, Microsoft, Port Blakely Communities, Overlake Medical Center, Rowley Properties, Summit Drywall, Boeing,
Cedar Grove Composting, Foster Pepper, Pacific Learning Academy, Bassetti Architechts, David Seligman-Edward Jones,
Union Bank, Christine Kipp-Ewing & Clark, Impact Studio Pro, Fisher Meats, Tutta Bella, Zeeks Pizza, United Parcel Service
(selected list, not inclusive of all ISF business partners)
For further Information, please contact:
Stephen Maffett, Chair, Isaquah Schools Foundation Corporate Development Committee
smaffett@columbiabank.com · 425.495.0825