The La Crosse community is proud of its public schools, and one way it demonstrates that pride is through consistent and strong support for the La Crosse Public Education Foundation.
- RAK Champions – Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha Omega ChapterFor the past several years, members of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma have come together to… Read more: RAK Champions – Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha Omega Chapter
- Donor Spotlight: Kiwanis Club of La Crosse
In 2025, the Kiwanis Club of La Crosse made a $2,500 donation to partner with La Crosse Public Education… Read more: Donor Spotlight: Kiwanis Club of La Crosse - Introducing the Randy and Lynn Nelson Endowment
La Crosse school students will have the opportunity to participate in projects involving physical fitness, servant leadership, and character… Read more: Introducing the Randy and Lynn Nelson Endowment - Dave & Barb Skogen
“Barb and I believe we have an obligation to give — it’s not a choice. Barb and I have… Read more: Dave & Barb Skogen
In a typical year LPEF’s annual operating funding is made up by:
- 50 percent from individuals and families – including current and retired employees of the School District of La Crosse.
- 30 percent from endowment funds and other invested funds.
- 20 percent from local businesses who support LPEF as Education Investors and sponsors of the Bowtie Classic or the Grants Award Luncheon.
LPEF collaborates with community supporters and School District of La Crosse to direct a variety of grants and other pass-through donations to benefit students, educators, and staff. Recently community generosity has provided:
- Over $230,000 for the AVID program at Central and Logan high schools 2015-2017
- Over $500,000 for Solar on La Crosse Schools initiative for which LPEF serves as fiscal sponsor. SOLS, a group of volunteer community members raised funds to support the installation of solar arrays on Hamilton Elementary, Northside Elementary, La Crosse Polytechnic, Summit Elementary (outdoor classroom) and Southern Bluffs from 2020 – 2025.
- $88,000 to support early literacy materials and training in 2024
- Grants for special projects including CPR and CTE equipment, the Planetarium at Central High School, and many, many more.
Helpful info:
- LPEF EIN: 39-1610700
- IRS Determination Letter
- (608)787-0226
- nell@lacrosseeducationfoundation.org
