What We Do
The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) provides funding for educational opportunities, both basic and innovative, in the Rockford community. We do this by supporting educational programs and services within the geographic boundaries of the Rockford Public Schools. With your help we can make a difference.
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Every year REF funds dozens of programs that support educational excellence in 5 focus areas: STEAM education, the fine arts, social-emotional health, college/career readiness, and literacy.
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We are so grateful to the many sponsors who step forward to support our students each year.
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“The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.”
– Marian Wright Edelman
Our Impact This Year
The Rockford Education Foundation celebrated our 30th birthday in 2021. We met our goal of awarding $2 Million in grant funding back to the Rockford community. We are committed to serving ALL learners in the Rockford community.
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Students Served
8,000+
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Volunteer Hours
884
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$ Raised in 22-23
$351,106
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# Grants in 22-23
82
News & Events
REF grants $10,000 for a Maple Sugar Shack at Edgerton Trails Elementary.
Anni’s Army Foundation and the Rockford Education Foundation (REF) are honored to announce the creation of the Anni’s Army Foundation Annika Meier Honorary Scholarship, a new scholarship that will support Rockford High School seniors beginning with the Class of 2026.
REF grants $10,000 for a Maple Sugar Shack at Edgerton Trails Elementary.
