History

The Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation was originated in May of 2006. The foundation was formed by a small group of concerned community members, who had a desire to facilitate the acceptance of gifts on behalf of the District and to pursue appropriate grant funding.

What began as a concept quickly emerged into reality. We developed a mission statement, by-laws and articles of incorporation. We received State of Washington non-profit status and gained 501(c) 3 status with the Internal Revenue Service.

We learned that a prior foundation called the Mount Vernon Schools Enrichment Foundation had been created through a donation from the Mount Vernon Noon Kiwanis Club, as a meaningful way to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their service organization in the mid 1990’s. A small amount of funds was invested with a local bank, which was transferred to the newly formed foundation in 2006.