Invest in Teachers.
Invest in Tomorrow.
We are building a sustainable WLWV School Foundation to support our educators and students as our district faces a $15 million dollar budget shortfall. Our goal is to preserve the tradition of educational excellence for all in the West Linn Wilsonville School District. Stay up to date on our progress in the timeline below.
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​We invite you to learn more about the WLWV School Foundation's mission and vision.
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A New Beginning:
Building Support for Every Student
Step 1. Foundation Registered - Completed
Oregon state registration complete. Legal entity now established as the West Linn Wilsonville School Foundation
Step 2. Board Formation - Completed Summer 2025
Find and elect officers and assign board of directors. Approve foundation bylaws.
Step 3. Operational Setup and 501(c)3 Application - WE ARE HERE
We applied for tax-exempt status with IRS in September 2025, approvals can take up to 6-10 months.
While we wait we are getting to work by establishing tools and processes to run the foundation, getting the word out and preparing for our launch.
Step 4. Launch Fundraising
Soft launch to test strategies. Execute formal launch of fundraising campaigns including corporate sponsorships and private donations.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower every student in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District by working to ensure access to highly trained and effective teachers, enriching student learning year over year and filling critical funding gaps that PTAs and tax dollars cannot.
Our Vision
Through strong community partnerships, we envision a future where every student has the resources, support, and opportunities needed to reach their full potential, and educator funding is never a barrier to student success.
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)
Forgoing one coffee a week = 18 teachers saved.
8,800 students can make it happen.
If each family of the 8,800 students in West Linn-Wilsonville gave up just one $5 coffee a week and donated the money instead,
we could raise over $2.4 million — enough to add 18 certified teachers' jobs.