Hillsboro Schools Foundation

Mission

Providing a competitive advantage to Hillsboro public schools by cultivating community giving that fosters innovative student creativity and success. 

Bottom Line for Portland

The Hillsboro Schools Foundation empowers students by funding innovative educational programs that ignite curiosity, creativity, and achievement beyond the standard curriculum. By bridging gaps in public funding, HSF brings real-world learning experiences - like STEM labs, shop classes, literacy initiatives, and career exploration - directly into classrooms. This work helps ensure every student in the Hillsboro School District has the opportunity to thrive regardless of background or circumstance. 

Quote

“HSF gives teachers hope.” Mike Scott, Hillsboro School District Superintendent (2009-2023)

“Their face lights up and their guard goes down.”  Kim Parrett, Library Media Assistant, describing what she sees when students enter the HSF funded next-level makerspace at Poynter Middle School.

“This club served the most kids out of any other club at our school. We saw the kids be challenged, and be able to persevere when they were stuck or they had challenges…” Jennifer Brown, PTO President at Jackson Elementary School, sharing the student impact of her HSF-funded grant for an after-school LEGO robotics club. 

Incentives

• $3,500 in donations will be matched thanks to the generosity of a former HSD principal - Bill Klug!

• The first 100 donors to give $10+ will receive a canvas fanny pack courtesy of Applied Materials! (To be picked up at HSF office).

• The first three donors to give $100+ during National Education Week (Nov. 17 - Nov. 21) will receive a Hillsboro Hops jersey thanks to The Hillsboro Hops and an anonymous donor. (To be picked up at HSF office).

• All donors who give $100+ on December 21st (Winter Solstice/Yule) will be entered into a raffle to win a Hillsboro Staycation package. You (or someone you gift this to) will get to sleep like a log with a one night's stay at CedarTree Hotel in Hillsboro and a $50 gift card to the Kiyomizu Sake Bar. (Certificates are valid until 12.31.26. They can be picked up by or mailed to winning donor - right in time for the holidays!).

• All donors who give during the month of December will receive a pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store good from Dec. 5 - Dec. 31. (Passes will be mailed to donors.)

Partner(s)

Business Partners:

Applied Materials - AMAT is a strong supporter of educational opportunities in our community!

First Tech Federal Credit Union - FTFCU's incredible employees help promote our events, volunteer to help us with various projects and events, and support important educational opportunities.

Hillsboro Hops - The Hillsboro Hops have been a partner for HSF since before the first pitch ever happened!

Gochenour Photography - Lee Gochenour takes amazing photos at our events and helps create video content. He's amazing!

Just Create Community: Cindy Cosenzo supports community-building programs & partnerships across Washington County.  
CedarTree Hotel - generously donates to our annual auction and has hosted several meetings/small events for HSF. 

Columbia Sportswear - generously donates employee store passes every year in addition to donating wonderful gear to our annual auction. 
 

Non-Profit Partners:
 

Schoolhouse Supplies - our wonderful mentor providing advice and information about participating in Give!Guide.