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?
- Knowledge Open 2026
Thank you to the more than 200 golfers who joined us for the 28th annual Knowledge Open on Friday, July 17. We are grateful to all of our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who made 2026 another memorable year! In the Knowledge Open all golf teams play to support an Appleton Area School District school. This … Read More - Grants Awarded: June 2026This week, the Appleton Education Foundation board of directors approved 8 grants totaling more than $12,000 to strengthen and enhance education for students in the Appleton Area School District. All funding is from the Appleton Education Foundation Fund, unless otherwise noted. Appleton Area School District Appleton East High School Einstein Middle School Franklin Elementary School … Read More
- Celebrating National Poetry Month: The Power of the Pen at Appleton WestThis National Poetry Month, the Appleton Education Foundation (AEF) is excited to share how local students find their voices through the written word. We are proud to highlight “Wisconsin Birds in Poetry,” a grant project that enhances our community through the transformative media of poetry and writing. Honoring a Legacy of Literacy Ellen Kort, Wisconsin’s … Read More
Our Impact
