About Us

Since its inception, Foundation 153 has provided over a quarter of a million dollars in support to School District 153.

From purchasing books to providing audio equipment, from sending kids to Eli’s Cheesecake Factory for a field trip to inviting published authors in to meet the kids, Foundation 153 has helped provide an innovative and diverse offering of relevant educational opportunities to all the students of District 153.

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COMMUNITY TEAM

Tackling the challenges of the day, Foundation 153 collaborates with educators to bring technology and innovation to the district.

COMMUNITY DRIVEN

Foundation 153 is driven by our love for the Homewood community. The building blocks of any great community is the education of its children.

COMMUNITY FIRST

Raising funds for the district through fun and engaging community activities is at the core of our mission.

Foundation 153 2020-2021 Donation Highlights

Since its inception, Foundation 153 has provided over a quarter of a million dollars in support to School District 153.

Donated $22,000 to purchase laptops during the height of the pandemic. The donation helped James Hart reach a 1:1 device to student ratio for elearning.
James Hart

Helping to meet the need for additional devices, Foundation 153 purchased 30 additional iPads for Willow and Churchill Schools during the 2017-18 school year.
Willow

Helping to meet the need for additional devices, Foundation 153 purchased 30 additional iPads for Willow and Churchill Schools during the 2017-18 school year.
Churchill

BOARD MEMBERS

Foundation 153 is lead by an all-volunteer board of directors made up of parents and other community members who care deeply about the community and are passionate about their public schools.