Naperville Education Foundatio
Encouraging creativity, innovation, and excellence in our students.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Kid Booster Anonymous
Provide funding and assistance by matching specific and unique needs of District 203 at-risk students to opportunities and support which enhance educational, physical, or socio-emotional growth.
Annual Grant Awards
Annual Grants fund creative, innovative and excellent projects that stimulate Naperville 203 student engagement and learning experiences. Annual Grants have no dollar limit and fund projects submitted by Naperville 203 staff and students for the following school year. Opportunities for students are funded in the following categories:
— Diversity and Inclusion
— Fine Arts and Physical Education
— Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
— Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Before and After School Programs
Before and After School Program funding extends learning beyond the school bell while giving each school the flexibility to tailor the program to their community’s specific needs. Homework or math clubs, supervised study time, or FIRST LEGO League team experiences are just a few examples of Before and After School Programs that enrich student learning.
Express Grants
Express Grants are a fast and easy way for Naperville 203 staff and students’ great ideas to become a reality
in the current school year. This rolling grant cycle provides funds for immediate use to meet classroom needs and enrich student experiences.
Robotics
NEF funding supports FIRST LEGO League (FLL) at all 14 elementary schools and at all 5 middle schools. These programs increase the number of students who have learning experiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outside of the school day.
Where we work
External reviews

Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Naperville Education Foundatio
Board of directorsas of 06/09/2023
Kim Henderson
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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