The Toledo Public Schools Foundation is an independent Section 501(c)(3) charity, dedicated to supporting Toledo Public Schools since 1987. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by applicable law.

Our mission is to promote quality public education and student success at TPS through supplemental funding for programs, academic initiatives and scholarships.

Key Initiatives: The Foundation works hard to raise funds to support innovative programming throughout the district.

Scholarships: Our scholarship application process is open to all TPS High School graduates entering college or a career tech apprentice program.

Teacher Creative Impact Awards: Awards in the amount of $500-$2,500 are available through teacher applications. These are designed to enable teachers the ability to bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources into the classroom.

Strategic Initiatives

• Workforce development for the future of our community and beyond.
• STEMM – Science Technology Engineering Math & Medical
• Early Childhood Education to set the groundwork for success

Community Volunteer

Matt Mishler
Board Treasurer
Telecommunications Sales

Geoff Hunter
President, Palmer Conservation Consulting

Christine Sweeney 
Executive Director, Art Tatum Zone –  former TPS Teacher

Kevin Dalton
President, TFT
Ex Officio Member

Adam Motycka
Advisory Role as Past Board Chair Attorney, University of Toledo