Mission
ENSURE
Ensure District 196 students have consistent access to food.
PROVIDE
Provide books to keep students reading during the summer.
RESTORE
Restore used instruments so more students can participate in band.
Fulfilling Our Mission
With growing support from businesses, parents, teachers, and citizens, we continue to fulfill this important mission – and work with the District to help fill other critical needs.
District 196 Foundation is the only charitable entity dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning across the entire school district.

With more than a decade of growth behind it, the District 196 Foundation is just beginning to realize the full impact of its work, thanks to growing support from teachers and staff, businesses, parents, and citizens in District 196.