Hillsboro Schools Foundation

Mission

The Hillsboro Schools Foundation fosters community engagement, securing and stewarding resources to provide opportunities for every student in Hillsboro-area public schools.

Bottom Line

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

Honestly, without HSF, I probably would have quit teaching a long time ago. Just knowing that there is someone in my corner who is supporting my students and seeing their faces when they ENJOY learning keeps me going. But it's not about me, it's about the kids - It's the pride of their knowledge, the confidence of their skill, the resilience they're building with each new challenge, the joy they unlock when they "get it," the "that was so cool" to a friend as they are leaving the classroom. 

• - Sean Fishback, Teacher at Evergreen Middle School

Incentives

Columbia Sportswear - Free pass to the Columbia Employee Store valid from November 27 - December 27, 2026 to the first 100 donors. Columbia will donate ten percent (10%) of the total sale price, excluding sales tax and shipping and handling fees, if any, from purchases, excluding returns made within sixty (60) days of purchase, made at the Columbia Employee Store at 14100 NW Science Park Dr, Portland, OR 97229 when using the designated shopping pass. This is a great way to get high-quality holiday gifts at a discounted price! 

Tigard Donut - Voucher for one free donut at Tigard Donut (13815 SW Pacific Hwy #80, Portland, OR 97223) to the first 25 people to donate $10+ on National Donut Day, November 5, 2026.

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Voucher for one free bundt cake to the first 25 donors to give $10+ on National Bundt Day, November 15, 2026. Valid at Hillsboro and Beaverton Locations only (2037 NW 185th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 or 11629 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005).

Champions Bar and Grill - Voucher for one free item off the “Shareables” menu at Champions Sports Bar and Grill (2947 SE 73rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123) for the first ten people to donate $10+ on November 24, 2026.
 

Willow and Ash Gift Shop - Voucher for 25% off of one item purchased at the Hillsboro location (244 E Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123) for the first ten people to donate $10+ on December 1, 2026.

Urban River Spirits Zero-Proof Mixers - Voucher for $10 off your purchase at the Urban River Spirits Lounge (380 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123) for the first three people to donate $10+ on December 15, 2026.

Gift Matching

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

Partner(s)

Columbia Sportswear - provided incentive with access to Employee Store 

Nothing Bundt Cake Hillsboro - provided incentive for Give!Guide and donates to our annual auction. 

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. 

Westside Media Co - Lee Gochenour takes incredible photos at our events and helps create video content. He's amazing! 

Barnes and Noble Tanasbourne - hosting a fundraising event for HSF 12/4 and 12/5 to raise money for new books across K-12. 

M&M Marketplace - partners with us to put on the annual Fiesta de Tamales in November. 

Just Create Community: Cindy Cosenzo supports community-building programs & partnerships across Washington County. 

Coyote’s Bar and Grill: Hosted our 2026 Making Strides for Education 5K and will continue in future years!

Willow & Ash Gifts & Customizing Services - Provide a 10% discount when customers mention HSF, then donate that 10% to our organization.

Urban River Spirits Zero-Proof Mixers - Provide the same incentive as Willow & Ash: 10% discount to customers who mention HSF, then donate that 10% to HSF!

The Ackerly at Reed's Crossing: Running a “Stuff the Bus” campaign to collect sweatshirts, hoodies, and socks through December 12th to benefit Hillsboro Schools Foundation, which will then in-turn assist in distributing items to Hillsboro School District students.