Zionsville Community Schools is the lowest-funded public school corporation per student in the state. The funds raised by ZEF are used to help bridge the gap between the basic curricular necessities provided by the state funds, and the innovative ideas our educators create to encourage our students to develop into lifelong thinkers.
To support our mission, ZEF depends on corporate sponsorships, individual donations, support from community merchants, and fundraising events (such as our annual ZEF Bash). For more information on corporate sponsorship or community merchant support, please download our sponsor brochure below and contact Julie Bradley by phone 317-873-8052 or email.
ZEF’s Classroom Grants enrich Zionsville Community Schools’ STEM, Technology, Arts, Literacy, Interdisciplinary, Cognitive/Motor Skills and Social Sciences curriculums. Examples of recent initiatives funded by ZEF include laptop programs, equipment for a student-run video production studio, materials supporting a school-wide literature study, and financial support for artists-in-residence.
Our Imagine Professional Development Grants are awarded to experienced educators in our community, promoting professional growth and renewal opportunities.
ZEF also supports students involved in extracurricular activities through our Student Enrichment Grants, which award funds to school-sanctioned academic, philanthropic or student government teams and clubs.
Finally, a generous grant from Community Foundation of Boone County lets ZEF contribute matching funds for Donors Choose projects.