Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation

Richmond Public Schools serves over 23,000 students, representing the region’s diverse socioeconomic mix. It is comprised of 28 elementary schools, including one charter school, eight middle schools, five comprehensive high schools and three specialty schools. Although RPS has much to celebrate, it is faced with increased demand and diminishing resources. Through fundraising efforts and collaborations, the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation seeks private funding for needs that do not receive adequate public support. The Foundation's role is two-fold: To increase private philanthropy coming into the school system to support new and existing programs and enrichment activities. To be a liaison between the school system and private sector to ensure that all incoming programs and services are aligned with the RPS strategic outlook. In 2010 the Foundation completed a restructuring process which resulted the hiring of an executive director and the establishment of its first development plan. Since then the Foundation has more tripled its revenue facilitating over $5 million in contributions during the past five years.