West Linn Wilsonville School Foundation
Invest in Teachers.
Invest in Tomorrow.
Join us in rebuilding a sustainable WLWV School Foundation to address the upcoming $15M budget shortfall and preserve educational excellence in our district.
Together, we can save teacher positions and strengthen our schools.
Our Mission
The West Linn-Wilsonville School Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to hire additional teachers and provide students with transformative educational experiences.
Invest in West Linn-Wilsonville’s future by enriching education and expanding opportunities for every student.
Ways to Get Involved
Key Statistics
Join the Board
Run for a Board seat or nominate someone with leadership experience
Spread the Word
Share our mission in your school community and professional networks
Volunteer on Committees
Contribute your skills in finance, marketing, events, or technology
Become an Early Donor
Pledge future support or provide seed gifts or matching funds to accelerate our impact
Photo Credit: Jonathan House for the West Linn Tidings
The Impact of Your Support
Certified Teaching Positions
Average Annual Cost ~$130,000 per year (includes salary and benefits like healthcare, retirement and more)
Para-Educator Positions
Average Annual ~$75,000 per year (includes salary and benefits)
Expanding Horizons
Beyond staffing, future grants could fund educational experiences like language immersion, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) experiences, and other experiences not covered by the general budget.
One coffee a week = 18 teachers saved.
9,000 students can make it happen.
If each of the 9,000 students in West Linn-Wilsonville gave up just one $5 coffee a week,
we could raise over $2.3 million — enough to save 18 teachers' jobs.
Getting a Foundation Set Up Takes Time!
Step 1. Foundation Registered - Completed
Oregon state registration complete. Legal entity now established as the West Linn Wilsonville School Foundation
Step 2. Board Formation - WE ARE HERE
Find and elect officers and assign board of directors. Approve foundation bylaws.
Step 3. Operational Setup and 501(c)3 Application
Apply for tax-exempt status with IRS.
Process takes 6-10 months Form bank account. Build foundation website. Establish committees.
Step 4. Launch Fundraising
Soft launch to test strategies. Execute formal launch of fundraising campaigns including corporate sponsorships and private donations.