​our vision

​Every Jeffco Student Thrives.


​our mission​

Jeffco Schools Foundation is a fundraising partner of the Jeffco Public Schools district.  We cultivate partnerships to ensure Jeffco students thrive through equitable, excellent, and engaging educational experiences. ​


​our values

Equity
In Jeffco, not all students, staff, and families are starting from the same place nor do they need the same things to reach their fullest potential. We align our approach to equity with the district to ensure that our investments result in the greatest impact to those most in need. We strive to support educational experiences that are accessible and help students from all backgrounds feel a sense of welcoming and belonging.

Excellence
In Jeffco, we aspire to be a world-class school district which requires us to inspire one another to make an impact, focus on solutions, maximize our partnerships, and hold ourselves accountable for successful outcomes for all students.

Engagement
The Foundation works alongside the Jeffco Schools District, its staff, students, partners, and community to collaborate and move to action. Quality education is a right for every student, and community engagement and alignment is essential for providing that to our wide district.


​our history

Since 1983, the Jeffco Schools Foundation (formally the Jefferson Foundation) has partnered with Jeffco Public Schools to provide support across the vast district of Jefferson County. This includes over 150 public schools, 80,000 students, and nearly 14,000 district and staff members, where one in three students are low income. As an independent nonprofit partner, Jeffco Schools Foundation has a proud and long history of raising resources to provide academic, programmatic, and enrichment support to Jeffco students, educators, schools, and families.

our initiatives

​Our Learners. Our Future.
JSF supports extraordinary student experiences through funding
the Arts, STEM, Jeffco Summer of Early Learning (JSEL) and the Serving Kids program.

Our People. Our Strength.
JSF commits resources to support & celebrate educators and district staff.

Our Operations. Our Foundation.
JSF evaluates and strengthens its internal systems,
practices & policies to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

Our Community. Our Legacy.
In collaboration with our partners, JSF is currently funding the installation
of Career Hubs in the community to expose high school students
to career pathways.