Invest in Student Success!
The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools relies on gifts from individuals, local businesses, foundations and corporate sponsors in the form of cash gifts, in-kind donations, support for Foundation events and the hundreds of volunteers who make our programs possible.
There are many ways to make a gift to the Foundation. Your generosity will not only benefit the students of Vancouver Public Schools, but may also provide you with tax benefits. Below are just some of the ways you can contribute.
Contributions may be made directly to the Foundation online via security-certified website or by mail.
Click here to access our online donation form.
To mail, please print and complete the FVPS Donation Form and mail with a check payable to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools.
Please indicate if your gift is designated toward a particular program:
In-kind donations may include food, clothes, shoes, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. You can also participate in our annual school supply drive Write from the Start, which takes place each summer. For additional details on making an in-kind donation or supporting a supply drive, call us at 360-313-4730 or email us at foundationvanps@vansd.org.
The Shoe Box Society is our recurring monthly or annual giving program named in honor of Superintendent Dr. Jim Parsley who helped found the Foundation for VPS. Learn more about how to join the Shoe Box Society by clicking here.
The Foundation provides numerous opportunities to make a difference throughout the year. Some of our signature annual campaigns include:
Each of these initiatives helps support students, educators, and schools across our community.
Give back to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools when you shop at Fred Meyer—at no extra cost to you.
Your selected organization will appear in the Community Rewards section of your account, where you can update or change your selection at any time.
Once enrolled, purchases made using the Shopper’s Card linked to your digital account help support the Foundation. Fred Meyer donates to participating nonprofit organizations based on shoppers’ purchases—without adding any cost to you.
Questions? Visit FredMeyer.com for additional program details.
Supporting students has never been easier.
Sign up for Sprout through your secure Columbia Credit Union digital banking account.
Every time you use your Columbia Credit Union debit card, Sprout rounds your purchase up to the nearest dollar.
Your spare change is donated to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools, helping students succeed all year long.
Small change. Big impact. Every purchase helps create brighter futures for Vancouver Public Schools students.
Want even more impact?
You can also choose to make a one-time donation or set up recurring monthly gifts—all within Columbia Credit Union’s secure digital banking experience.
Questions? Visit columbiacu.org for more details.
Join a community of compassionate, committed, and forward-thinking individuals who are helping ensure that the purpose, values, and vision of FVPS continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact for generations to come.
By including the Foundation in your will or charitable trust, you can help sustain this important work well into the future. To learn more, visit our Legacy Giving page.
A gift of stocks, bonds, or other securities involves transferring the asset to the charitable organization. This gift provides a tax deduction equal to the fair market value when the gift is delivered. Learn more here.