Programs Benefit Students 

Designate a program you would like to fund with your tax-deductible donation, or help the board design a new program. Donors usually contribute undesignated funds for use at the Board of Directors' discretion. If you would like to donate via credit card, please call (480) 472-0220. Or mail your check to Mesa Foundation, 1025 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201.
   
Minigrant Fund

Teachers submit proposals for up to $1,000 to fund innovative projects that boost student achievement at all grade levels and in all subject areas. Applications are available for teachers in the spring.  

Mentor Fund

The foundation supports mentors who help at-risk junior high students develop positive attitudes about school, about life and about themselves. Schools receive funds for their mentoring activities. And mentors receive Joining Hands awards in the spring. 

Musical Instrument Fund

The Creative and Performing Arts Department receives annual foundation grants to buy and to repair musical instruments for band and strings classes at schools in need.

Battle of the Books Fund

Teams of fifth- and sixth-graders compete for school and city championships by reading and answering questions about books. The foundation funds books and prizes, which include ribbons, pins, rosettes and trophies. 

After-School Chorus Fund

The Mesa Foundation funds after-school chorus programs in elementary schools. 

Honor Music Concert Fund

The Elementary and Junior High Honor Band and Orchestra present a public performance at the Mesa Arts Center, thanks to a grant from Mesa Foundation. 

Grow Your Own Teachers Fund

On their way to becoming teachers, MPS alumni receive financial aid for college textbooks and supplies from Mesa Foundation. Mesa's Grow Your Own Teachers program has earned the attention of school districts throughout the country, now that teacher shortages are a national concern.

Community Education Scholarship Fund

Financial aid is provided for families that cannot afford tuition for prekindergarten classes and the Kids Corner child-care enrichment program.

Shoe Fund

Health offices assess student need and request gift cards from the foundation so parents can buy shoes for their children. 

Vision Fund 

Needy youngsters get eye exams, new eyeglasses and repairs free of charge.  

Head-Lice Fund

The foundation provides medicated shampoos, sprays and combs for head-lice treatment. 

Clothing Fund

Health offices request gift certificates for students to buy clothing at Prehab and Child Crisis Center thrift stores. Nurses also purchase clothing to have at school for emergencies. The foundation appreciates Eagle Scout drives for socks and underwear.  

Emergency Medical Fund 

Health offices refer students who have unique health needs. 

Dental Fund

Health offices refer kids who have no dental coverage and no means to pay for dental care.  

Volunteer Appreciation Fund 

The district's Volunteers of the Month are honored at Governing Board meetings, where they receive a book titled "Heart of a Volunteer" and a $50 gift card from Mesa Foundation.