Mission Statement
The Hillsborough Education Foundation invests community resources to help students achieve academic success.

Vision Statement
The Hillsborough Education Foundation's vision is to enhance public education in the School District of Hillsborough County through private support.

Role
The Hillsborough Education Foundation focuses on assisting the children in our community by supporting educational projects and events that are not be paid for with tax dollars.  The value the Foundation adds is in flexibility where tax monies are typically more restrictive.  The foundation maximizes its impact via the private dollars brought into the effort.

We strive to direct resources to improve the education effort through laser-focused initiatives in specific areas, such as teacher and principal grants, student scholarships, recognition of educational excellence, support of Nature's Classroom, and other special projects. The Hillsborough Education Foundation adds value, expertise and unique perspective - to the solution; not by solely administering (donor restricted) projects (such as grants, scholarships, etc.), but also obtaining and directing resources where they may have maximum impact in the most critical areas. 

What we do

Career & Technical Education 

• Aid to students who are obtaining postsecondary certifications so they can begin careers.
• These programs address the considerable need for technical and skilled workers in the community.
• Programs include: SUCCESS Fund, Project SUCCESS, and INVEST.

Excellence in Education 

• Showcasing the educators and school personnel who consistently bring forth their best effort and utilize their talents to ensure the students they serve are receiving the best education possible.
• Recognition programs include: Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year, Instructional Support Employee of the Year, and Teacher of the Year.

Scholarships

• Academic assistance for postsecondary, college, and career & technical education for Hillsborough County students and employees.
• Awards include: Cash Scholarships and Florida Prepaid Scholarships.

School Enrichment

• Enhance the classroom experience and support academic success through special programs that benefit core academic areas.
• Includes: Special Projects, literacy, and STEM.

Teaching Tools for Hillsborough Schools

• providing at-risk students with the basic school supplies necessary for success in the classroom.

 Fundraising Events

• Charity Golf Classic (March)
• Fishing Tournament (April)
• The Apple Appeal (May)
• Teaching Tools Breakfast (August)

• Sponsor a program
• Volunteer on an event committee
• Mentor a scholarship student
• Contribute to one of the Foundation programs
• Fund a scholarship
• Show your allegiance with a Support Education license plate
• Sponsor a School Initiative grant
• Spread the word  to your friends and contacts
• Seek opportunities for the Foundation to benefit from the community via fundraising efforts
• Remember the Hillsborough Education Foundation in your will

Fast Facts
We are a charitable organization that invests community resources to help students achieve academic success.

• Established in 1988
• Led by a volunteer board of directors made up of business and community leaders
• Involve more than 100 active volunteers who serve on various committees
  
  
  
  
  
  The Hillsborough Education Foundation is the recipient of Charity Navigators highest rating!