The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established in 1991 and funded entirely by community and business supporters of education in Winona. The single purpose of the Foundation is to enrich and expand educational opportunities in Winona Area Public Schools by supporting important programs and projects that would otherwise not be available via normal District resources.
Grants are awarded each month by the Foundation to fund field trips, supplies, and other enrichment programs that enhance classroom learning. The Foundation also holds numerous special funds created by individual supporters to benefit educational causes of specific interest. Scholarship funds and memorials have also been established to help the Foundation carry out its mission.
Donations can be made to the Foundation’s general fund, allocated to a special project, school, or program of your choice, and are frequently made in honor or memory of a special person or event. Many donations have also been the result of specific financial arrangements such as wills, trusts, or life insurance policies. Read more about the Lowell Nelson Society.
Make a donation through our website, in person at our office in Winona Middle School, or by mail to 1570 Homer Road, Winona MN 55987. For more information, please Contact Us.
Heartfelt thanks to all our generous donors and supporters!