What is the District 51 Foundation?

The D51 Foundation (D51F) raises money to support our local schools, prioritizing funding for professional learning, technology and innovation, and staff and student wellness. Our mission is to raise funds for academic growth and achievement and promote outreach to benefit kids and our community.

14th Annual

White Iced Celebration

February 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | CMU Ballroom

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Click Here For Outstanding Academic Growth School Tickets
Click Here For Sponsor Tickets
Tickets available online January 2-February 2

Thank you, D51F sponsors, donors, and supporters!

Fundraisers

The D51 Foundation hosts fundraising events throughout the year to support D51 students and teachers.

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Grants

D51F offers grants to educators and students in School District 51. Learn more about our grant program

Apply for Grants

We couldn’t do it without you!

The generous support of our community is crucial to achieving our mission and ensuring student success.

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Elevate Kids Fun Run

April 12, 2026

The D51 Foundation is proud to partner with Elevate Kids on the Elevate Kids Fun Run on April 12, 2026. D51F and Elevate Kids are each contributing $2,000 to provide a total of $4,000 in scholarships for Fun Run participants. 

Proceeds from the Fun Run benefit PE programs in D51.

Scholarship applications will be available October 1, 2025-March 13, 2026.

Click here to register for the Elevate Kids Fun Run
Click here to apply for a scholarship

News & Events

quick highlights

D51 serves over 20,000 students in the Grand Valley and there’s always a lot going on! D51F hosts several events throughout the year to engage the whole community in support of teaching and learning in D51.

$3M+

Donated to D51F
since 2011

13

White Iced
Celebrations

518

Chromebooks
donated

325

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Ambassadors

D51 Foundation sincerely appreciates our sponsors