Recent Accomplishments
Our most recent annual report encompasses 12 months of Appleton Education Foundation activity (January – December 2024). We are excited to share how grants and scholarships totaling more than $360,000 enriched the lives of thousands of Appleton Area School District students and turned dreams into realities for more than 100 creative educators.
138 grants
$362,570 grants and scholarships funded
$6.2 million granted since 1997
Empowering Educators
The Appleton Education Foundation funds teaching and learning opportunities that are not possible through the normal school budget. We believe in empowering educators to implement their creative ideas to increase student engagement and enhance learning.
Grants are awarded four times each year.
What’s Going On?
- National Retirement Security Month: Building and Protecting Your Retirement Future
By Scott Schewe, Certified Financial Planner® | Shareholder, Director of Financial Planning – KerberRose National Retirement Security Month is an opportunity to review not only how you are saving for retirement, but also how you plan to use those savings in the years ahead. A successful retirement strategy has two important components: Accumulation & Distribution … Read More - New initiative to reduce educators’ out of pocket spendThe Appleton Education Foundation launched an initiative to reduce Appleton educators’ out of pocket spend on student and classroom supplies. WHY A 2025 study by AdoptAClassroom.org shows U.S. teachers spend, on average, $895 out of pocket on supplies annually. In early 2024, an Appleton Education Foundation (AEF) survey of Appleton Area School District (AASD) staff revealed that … Read More
- August is “Make a Will Month” — Don’t Leave Your Legacy to ChanceBy Nancy Johnshoy, Chartered Financial Analyst | Senior Vice President – Portfolio Manager & Market Strategist, First Business Bank Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, preserve your wishes, and create clarity during what can be an emotional and difficult time. A thoughtful estate plan is … Read More
Our Impact
