What Anacortes Schools Foundation does

Anacortes Schools Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity founded in 1984 and headquartered in Anacortes, Washington. ASF raises private funds from individual donors, civic organizations, and more than 50 local corporate sponsors, then channels those funds into scholarships and educational enrichment programs for students in the Anacortes School District. The foundation operates two core lines: a Scholarship Program that administers 138 distinct awards — academic, memorial, need-based, and endowed — disbursing more than $300,000 and 100+ awards annually to graduating seniors and current college students; and a Program Funding portfolio that underwrites district-wide STEM enrichment, Visual and Performing Arts, Mental Health Supports, Preschool Scholarships, Teacher Grants, Impact Summer School, and a School Block Grants mechanism that delivers $20 per student directly to school principals. Three signature events — Celebrate the Season Gala (raised over $300,000 in 2022), Fueling Education Fun Run, and Ready to Learn Fair — drive both fundraising and direct student services. Recurring corporate partners include HF Sinclair and Marathon Petroleum for STEM scholarships, Island Adventures for Salish Sea Science field trips (since 1996), and civic partners including Anacortes Rotary, Kiwanis (since 1984), Soroptimist, and the AAUW Anacortes Branch (founded 1956, cumulative scholarships exceeding $200,000). ASF also operates a Legacy Society (established 2018) for planned-giving donors and serves over 2,500 students district-wide each year, with over 1,000 students supported through scholarships since inception.

Name

Anacortes Schools Foundation

Legal name

Anacortes Schools Foundation

Website

https://anacortesschoolsfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anacortes Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises private funds from donors and local businesses to administer 138 scholarships (over $300,000 annually) and fund K-12 enrichment programs for students in the Anacortes School District, Washington.

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Product category

Education Philanthropy / Nonprofit Educational Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Scholarships, Grants & Education Benefits Administration (Financing-adjacent) (FSAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Educational scholarships
• K-12 enrichment programs
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Community education foundation
• School district grant funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Anacortes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: ASF raises money through a variety of events and campaigns including annual galas, fun runs, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations from parents, community members, and local businesses.
2. Scholarship Endowment Distributions: Income generated from endowed scholarship funds established by donors, including memorial scholarships and planned giving through the Legacy Society.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Celebrate the Season Gala, which raised over $300,000 in 2022.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anacortes Schools Foundation raises private funds through donations, corporate sponsorships, and signature community events, then administers 138 scholarships (awarding over $300,000 and 100+ awards annually to Anacortes students) and funds a portfolio of district-wide educational enrichment programs including STEM enrichment, mental health supports, Visual and Performing Arts, Impact Summer School, Teacher Grants, School Block Grants, and Preschool Scholarships for the Anacortes School District. The foundation also organizes three annual fundraising and community service events — Celebrate the Season Gala, Fueling Education Fun Run, and Ready to Learn Fair — that both generate revenue and deliver direct services such as supply-filled backpacks.

Product overview

The Anacortes Schools Foundation (ASF) is a non-profit educational foundation that serves as a centralized platform for educational support, offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services to benefit students in the Anacortes School District. The foundation operates primarily through two core offerings: (1) a Scholarship Program managing 138 scholarships that awards over $300,000 annually to graduating seniors and college students, and (2) a diverse range of educational enrichment programs including STEM enrichment, mental health supports, preschool scholarships, CTE/vocational programs, Visual and Performing Arts, Impact Summer School, and Teacher Grants. ASF also organizes three signature fundraising events—the Celebrate the Season Gala, Fueling Education Fun Run, and Ready to Learn Fair—that both raise funds and provide direct services to students. The foundation recently added School Block Grants providing per-student funding directly to school principals. The organization connects donors with students through various giving mechanisms including the Legacy Society for planned giving. Together, these programs serve over 2,500 students district-wide annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Scholarship Program A centralized scholarship administration program managing 138 academic, memorial, need-based, and endowed scholarships for graduating Anacortes High School seniors and current college students, awarding over 100 awards and over $300,000 annually.
• Ready to Learn Fair An annual back-to-school community event that distributes supply-filled backpacks to Anacortes students and connects families with educational resources, serving as a key district-wide early learning support initiative.
• Fueling Education Fun Run An annual September fundraising fun run held in partnership with HF Sinclair that generates revenue for STEM scholarships and provides community engagement in support of educational enrichment programs.
• Celebrate the Season Gala An annual holiday fundraising gala held at the Port of Anacortes Transit Shed that grew out of the 2012 STEM fundraising initiative into a signature community event, raising over $300,000 in 2022 to support ASF programs and scholarships.
• STEM Enrichment Programs A district-wide STEM enrichment portfolio including Salish Sea Science trips for all 4th graders, field trips, science equipment, and the Local Artists in the Schools program, delivered in partnership with Island Adventures and others since 2012.
• School Block Grants A principal-discretionary grant program launched in September 2022 that distributes $20 per student directly to Anacortes School District school principals to fund initiatives aligned with the ASF mission.
• Mental Health Supports ASF funding for social-emotional and mental health programs across all schools in the Anacortes School District, reaching more than 2,500 students annually.
• Impact Summer School ASF-funded summer learning program that prevents learning loss and provides enrichment opportunities for Anacortes students during the summer months.
• Teacher Grants Grant program that provides Anacortes School District teachers with funding to enhance classroom educational experiences and resources.
• Preschool Scholarships Scholarships supporting early learning opportunities for preschool-age children in the Anacortes School District, part of ASF's Early Learning funding category.
• Visual and Performing Arts Programs ASF funding for arts education including music, theater, visual arts, band programs, and cultural arts initiatives across the Anacortes School District.
• Legacy Society A planned giving program established in 2018 that recognizes donors who include ASF in their estate planning, with endowed and annual scholarships funded through Legacy Society contributions.
• Local Artists in the Schools (LAITS) An ASF-funded arts program connecting Anacortes students with local artists for artistic experiences and cultural enrichment, complementing STEM and arts enrichment programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• $300,000+ awarded annually in scholarships to over 100 students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HF SinclaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHF Sinclair partners with ASF annually for the Fueling Education Fun Run, which provides funding for STEM scholarships. This partnership supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
• Marathon PetroleumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarathon Petroleum supports many ASF programs and is a strong partner in STEM enrichment, funding scholarships for students majoring in engineering, sciences, or trade skills.
• Island AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsland Adventures has partnered with ASF since 1996 to provide Salish Sea Science trips for all 4th graders, offering hands-on STEM experiences aligned with the fourth grade curriculum.
• Transition FidalgominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ASF and Anacortes Middle School in building a greenhouse to support Garden to Kitchen classes and STEM initiatives.
• Anacortes RotarycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnacortes Rotary has been serving the community since 1922 and partners with ASF for scholarship programs and community service initiatives.
• Anacortes Kiwanis Noon ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKiwanis raises funds for scholarships and community projects through various efforts including their thrift store. Has been awarding scholarships since 1984.
• Anacortes Kiwanis SunriserscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKiwanis Sunrisers have awarded scholarships to Anacortes graduates since 1984, with 2021 marking their 42nd consecutive year.
• Soroptimist International of AnacortescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSoroptimist funds multiple scholarships through proceeds from their thrift shop, including education, STEM, music, arts, health, and vocational scholarships.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Anacortes BranchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAAUW Anacortes Branch, founded in 1956, has funded over $200,000 in scholarships to local women through ASF.
• 50+ Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organizations sponsoring ASF events including Cap Sante Inn, Dakota Creek Industries, Heritage Bank, Swinomish Casino, and many local businesses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Washington Schools Foundation: Lake Washington Schools Foundation is a community-driven education foundation supporting the Lake Washington School District with scholarships, classroom grants, and enrichment programs — directly comparable to ASF's district-tied grantmaking and event-driven fundraising model.
• Bellevue Schools Foundation: Bellevue Schools Foundation funds classroom grants, scholarships, and district-wide enrichment for Bellevue School District students, using community fundraising and corporate sponsorships — a near-identical operating model to ASF at somewhat larger scale.
• Foundation for Edmonds School District: The Foundation for Edmonds School District provides scholarships and educational program funding for the Edmonds School District through community donations and events — a direct comparable in structure, mission, and revenue model.
• Bellingham Public Schools Foundation: Bellingham Public Schools Foundation supports the Bellingham Public Schools through scholarships, grants, and enrichment programs funded by community events and donations — structurally analogous to ASF as a Pacific Northwest single-district education foundation.
• Tacoma Public Schools Foundation: Tacoma Public Schools Foundation raises and distributes funds for scholarships, teacher grants, and student programs in Tacoma Public Schools. Operates with a similar community-event-based fundraising approach as ASF but at larger district scale.
• Olympia Education Foundation: Olympia Education Foundation provides scholarships and grants to students in the Olympia School District via community fundraising. Closely matches ASF in being a small, single-district, Washington-state education grantmaking foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Whatcom Community Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation is a regional community foundation serving Whatcom County with grantmaking, scholarships, and donor-advised funds. Compares to ASF in mission and geographic proximity but operates at a broader regional scale across multiple causes beyond K-12.
• Seattle Foundation: Seattle Foundation is a large community foundation in Washington State administering charitable funds, scholarships, and grants across many causes including education. Relevant as a broader regional incumbent in the same state with overlapping education grantmaking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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