Why we do what we do

About the Fremont Education Foundation

The Fremont Education Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt, public charity, established in 1991, to encourage increased community involvement and support in the schools of the Fremont Unified School District. Our Board members include parents, FUSD educators, FUSD school administrators, business people, and others from our community. We are an independent foundation that works closely with, but is separate from, the Fremont Unified School District. FEF is also a proud member of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce since 2001.

What We Provide

The Fremont Education Foundation currently funds three major programs within the Fremont Unified School District:

  1. After-school band programs open to 4th through 6th graders at all elementary schools for students who are enrolled in FUSD.

  2. FUSD Teacher grants in support of innovative, STEAM programs in grades PreSchool - Adult School. The intent of these programs is to increase student achievement in academics, creativity, leadership, critical thinking, and visual and performing arts. The goal of the grant program is to encourage new approaches to teaching that may subsequently be implemented elsewhere in the district. Grants often fund the acquisition of materials and equipment that provide years of continuing benefit to the classrooms receiving the awards.

  3. Sports grants. The Guy Emanuele Sports Fund, aims to encourage greater participation in sports overall, by providing assistance to FUSD school sites to acquire necessary equipment, sportswear and support programs at elementary, jr. high, middle school and high school levels.

Our Achievements

The Fremont Education Foundation has:

  • Awarded classroom grants to the teachers of FUSD. Thousands of students at all levels of FUSD schools and programs (preschool, transitional kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school, and Adult School) have benefited.

  • Co-sponsored with FUSD the only after-school band program at all 27 FUSD elementary schools, serving approximately 2,000 students each school year.

  • Provided sports equipment and sports wear scholarships to FUSD high school students.

Our Fundraising

We rely on the following sources for funds:

  • Personal donations

  • Corporate donations

  • Foundation grants

  • Annual “Excellence in Education” gala-the last Friday in February

  • Annual “Run for Education” fun walk/run-the last Sunday in October

  • Fremont Unified School District

  • Other fundraising events

Vision Statements

The Fremont Education Foundation’s vision for its future is that:

  • The Foundation is recognized as the primary organization for enhancing educational opportunities in the Fremont Unified School District schools.

  • The Foundation has all the volunteers that are needed, organized to help deliver and grow Foundation programs.

  • The Foundation Board consists of members who reflect the diversity of the educational and business community.

  • The Foundation Board has an effective succession plan to develop and replace dedicated, hardworking Board members.

  • The Foundation’s After-School Band Program is strong, fully-funded and self-sustaining, with broad community support.

  • The Foundation’s Innovative Education Grant Program is strong and growing.

  • The Foundation’s Guy Emanuele Sports Fund Program is strong and growing.

  • The Foundation has clear, defined criteria for expanding programs to support its Mission, and uses the criteria to make decisions.

  • The Foundation has stable, predictable funding to pay operating expenses for multiple years and to support growth.

  • The Foundation has a broad base of support and financial contributions from the business community.

  • The community understands the unique role of the Foundation, including:

    • The relationship between the Foundation and the Fremont Unified School District

    • The differences between the Foundation and other organizations that support our schools
      (e.g.: booster clubs, PTSAs)

    • The Foundation’s reliance upon donations from business, individuals and foundations to fund its programs

  • The Foundation has the right technology and systems in place to support its programs and mission.