What We Do
The Foundation provides funding for countywide student events, innovative projects, student scholarships, and other major initiatives.
Get Involved
The success of the Foundation for Education depends on the generous support of our entire community. Together we can make a difference in our community!
Our Initiatives
sCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation for Education offers scholarships to at-risk youth and students with special needs.
arts education
The Foundation is committed to supporting arts education and making it a priority in Imperial County! Today more than ever, creativity and appreciation for the arts is important for all students to enjoy a well-rounded education.
Each year in May, the Foundation for Education sponsors the Imperial County Arts Festival.
The Foundation for Education exhibits and auctions Student Art during its Annual Autumn & the Arts Fundraiser Dinner Event in October.
FREE Summer Orchestra Camp
Each year, the Southwest High School Orchestra, in partnership with the Foundation for Education, offers a FREE Summer Orchestra Camp for students entering grades 4th through 9th. The Summer Orchestra Camp was held July 24-28, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Southwest High School’s Jimmie Cannon Theater.
COUNTYWIDE STUDENT EVENTS
The Foundation for Education supports a variety of countywide student events such as the Science Fair, the Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and more. The Foundation helps ensure Imperial County students have ample opportunities to showcase their talents throughout the year.
This Spring, the Foundation for Education is committed to sending Imperial County’s Spelling Bee Champion to compete in the National Scripps Spelling Bee.
Monte Vista Sports and wellness park
Plans are underway to build a large complex on an 50-acre parcel adjacent to ICOE’s office. Hundreds of children and families will soon be enjoying the outdoors, playing and watching soccer on manicured fields surrounded by state-of-art facilities. The Foundation is currently accepting donations from individuals who wish to contribute to the Monte Vista Park campaign.
borderlink
The Foundation secures resources to support BorderLink and ensure that students have the access they need to further their education and to be prepared for college and the workforce.