The Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF) was formed in 1987 to help
conquer the effects of chronic under funding on education in the
Issaquah School District. We are an independent, community powered
nonprofit organization that has raised more than $10 million in support
of programs that advance achievement, support struggling students,
promote professional development and connect students to their futures.
Our annual operating budget for the 2014-2015 year is $1.6 million.
The Foundation is nationally recognized for its innovative programs, fiscal management and successful
events. We are also a leader that partners regularly with the other influential community organizations including
the Issaquah and Sammamish Chambers of Commerce, Leadership Eastside, Bellevue College, and the Issaquah
School District. We can help you make new connections and expand your reach.
3 Great Reasons to Partner with the Issaquah Schools Foundation
1. Market Your Business to a Target Audience
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. Issaquah and Sammamish, cities from which the District draws the majority of its students, are rated 2nd and 6th on the list of
wealthiest Washington state suburbs.
These affluent, education-centric parents are eager to support businesses that support their children. As an ISF business partner, you will receive exposure to our audience through online, email
and print recognition vehicles.
ISF Branded Media/Events
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E-Newsletter–4,000 subscribers
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isfdn.org website–up to 2,300 visitors/month
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Facebook–we promote your partnership on our page
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Annual Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon and Breakfast
A captive audience of up 1,400 parents, community and business leaders from Sammamish, Bellevue, Issaquah, Renton, Seattle, Mercer Island and more.
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Annual Report–mailed to over 3,500 households and distributed to real estate agents and developers.
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Issaquah Schools Foundation Promotional Video
Local/Seattle Print Media
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Puget Sound Business Journal–ad in the popular Corporate Citizenship Edition
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Issaquah Press Newspaper - delivery to 16,000 residences weekly
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Sammamish Review Newspaper - delivery to 15,000 residences weekly
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 and Web Design. TEALS is offered at every high school in the District.
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Financial Literacy Program: Through a multi-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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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) @ High School: Mastery of science, technology, engineering 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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Connecting Students to their Futures: Through a Speakers Bureau and Internship Database, we help students link school studies to real world applications.
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Secure Your Community’s Economic Vitality
“Given the critical role education plays in our prosperity, public spending on education is
not simply an expense but an investment that provides a significant return.”
(Sacramento Business Journal, January, 2012)
Our schools are a major economic engine—providing jobs and generating revenue—that can play a significant role in your hiring efforts. Parents want to live near great schools and will pay a premium to
do so.
Did You Know?
 1 of 5 home buyers would spend 6 to 10% above their budget for the right school.
 1 of 10 home buyers would spend 20% above their budget for the right school.
(Realtor.com, August, 2013)
 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 investing in our students:
Swedish Hospital, Microsoft, Costco, Overlake Medical Center, Rowley Properties, Summit Drywall, Boeing, AT&T, Wells
Fargo, Cedar Grove Composting, Arena Sports, Foster Pepper, PLLC, Pacific Learning Academy, Windermere Foundation,
Bassetti Architects, David Seligman-Edward Jones, Christine Kipp-Realogics-Sotheby’s, Impact Studio Pro, Zeeks Pizza,
(selected list, not inclusive of all ISF business partners)
For further information, please contact:
Robin Callahan, Executive Director, Robin@isfdn.org 425-391-8557