FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE MOORHEAD SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION?
The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization, 501(c)(3)* entity governed by its own board of directors and dedicated to the continued academic excellence of all students attending Moorhead Area Public Schools. (*501(c)(3) application has been filed)
WHY IS THE MOORHEAD SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION NECESSARY?
We are fortunate to be part of the Moorhead community, which has a strong, valued and well-respected school system. The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation’s partnership with the district is an even higher priority with state funding not keeping pace with inflation. It is necessary to support and enhance the ever-changing future of the school district’s landscape. The foundation focuses on funding opportunities for growth and learning for all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools by supporting innovative programs and projects that are outside of district funding. In addition to raising funds, the work of the foundation aims to generate involvement of parents, alumni, community members and local businesses in the development of a excellent school district by providing them the means to fund innovative programs and highlighting the achievements of such programs.
DO OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE FOUNDATIONS?
Yes, school districts across the country have similar education foundations. More than 50 Minnesota school districts have foundations.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOORHEAD SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION AND MOORHEAD AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation is focusing on addressing the needs of students currently in the system and creating an endowment to support the schools in the future. Moorhead Area Education Foundation provides scholarships to graduating seniors and post-secondary students and offers mini grants to teachers.
The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization, 501(c)(3)* entity governed by its own board of directors and dedicated to the continued academic excellence of all students attending Moorhead Area Public Schools. (*501(c)(3) application has been filed)
WHY IS THE MOORHEAD SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION NECESSARY?
We are fortunate to be part of the Moorhead community, which has a strong, valued and well-respected school system. The Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation’s partnership with the district is an even higher priority with state funding not keeping pace with inflation. It is necessary to support and enhance the ever-changing future of the school district’s landscape. The foundation focuses on funding opportunities for growth and learning for all students in Moorhead Area Public Schools by supporting innovative programs and projects that are outside of district funding. In addition to raising funds, the work of the foundation aims to generate involvement of parents, alumni, community members and local businesses in the development of a excellent school district by providing them the means to fund innovative programs and highlighting the achievements of such programs.
DO OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE FOUNDATIONS?
Yes, school districts across the country have similar education foundations. More than 50 Minnesota school districts have foundations.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOORHEAD SCHOOLS LEGACY FOUNDATION AND MOORHEAD AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
Moorhead Schools Legacy Foundation is focusing on addressing the needs of students currently in the system and creating an endowment to support the schools in the future. Moorhead Area Education Foundation provides scholarships to graduating seniors and post-secondary students and offers mini grants to teachers.