Our Mission
The mission of the Bellevue Schools Foundation is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for ALL students in Bellevue’s public schools.
Established in 1979, Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) is the first foundation dedicated to supporting public K-12 initiatives in Washington State. Our mission is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in Bellevue’s public schools. Since its inception, BSF has committed over $25 million to fund critical programs that fall through the financial cracks of local, state, and federal funding structures.
As a pillar in the community, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to be a catalytic agent of positive change and advancement in the public education sector. The Bellevue School District serves over 18,000 students and the Foundation’s investments allow students to achieve higher levels of academic success and social-emotional well-being, regardless of language, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and special needs. With over 100 languages spoken in the District and with 42.5% of students speaking a first language other than English, Bellevue Schools Foundation is committed to expanding funding for racial equity and amplifying the diverse voices and strengths of students and families within the Bellevue community.
OUR INVESTMENTS
Our Building Blocks
BSF donors provide the blocks that support the education of all students in the Bellevue School District.
We Believe
that education is a foundation for opportunity, growth, and success in life.
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that every child in our community has a right to the best education available anywhere.
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that structural and systemic inequities perpetuating discrimination must be dismantled.
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that continuously pursuing best practices and piloting innovative educational ideas are essential for Bellevue’s public schools to be leading providers of world-class education.
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that targeted support and intervention for students in need lead to life-changing results.
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that strong, healthy schools contribute to a strong, healthy community.
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that private support for all of our public schools makes the difference in our schools’ ability to provide the
high-quality education all children in our community deserve.
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that the Bellevue Schools Foundation is uniquely positioned to be a catalytic agent of positive change and advancement in Bellevue’s public schools.
OUR RESULTS
OVER $37 MILLION
secured to implement groundbreaking initiatives and enrichment opportunities to help each and every student in Bellevue’s public schools, contributing to increased graduation rates throughout the district
↑ COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
Groundbreaking pK-12 computer science instruction increasing advanced computer science enrollment for girls and other underrepresented students
Over 550
Teachers & Administrators
across 29 schools have earned a National Board Certification, with Bellevue School District ranking #2 in the nation through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Mental Health screening for
Over 1,300
students and increased mental health training for school counselors
A Strategy to
Support
the community’s youngest and most vulnerable students through universal access to quality early learning
A CONNECTION WITH
12,000+
families, area businesses, and community leaders aligned to elevate public education opportunities
10,000
College Applications
submitted annually, and an increase in self-reported academic and professional post-graduation plans
↑ ACHIEVEMENT
Long-term investment in high-quality curriculum boosts students’ achievement in language arts, mathematics, and more
OVER
30,000
books within elementary classroom libraries that appropriately reflect the diversity of students within the community, where 100 languages are spoken