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Supporting Teachers, Students & Innovation

West Ada Education Foundation. Creating opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire!

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Community Efforts

Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom

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INNOVATION Grants

Empowering West Ada Teachers

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Our Impact

Opening Doors to Future Possibilities

At the West Ada Education Foundation, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed—in and out of the classroom.

Through targeted community programs, we help meet basic needs, remove barriers, and create a pathway for student success across all grade levels.

$300k
donated to teachers in 5 years
$60k
distributed in RISE funds
$115k+
in immersive grants to K–12 Educators

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West Ada Education Foundation fuels student success by sparking innovation in classrooms and meeting critical needs for over 39,000 students.

Your support helps remove barriers to learning and empowers every student in Idaho’s largest school district to succeed.

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News From the WAEF

May 13, 2025
Back to School: Empowering Teachers, Inspiring Students
This summer, West Ada Education Foundation is launching our Back-to-School Campaign to empower teachers and inspire students. This year, 100% of all funds raised…
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May 7, 2025
Linking Up Fore Kids is Back
Our annual Linking Up FORE Kids Golf Tournament is back! Join us on Thursday, September 18 from 11 AM to 2 PM at TopGolf…
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April 7, 2025
Innovation and Creativity Grant Wrap Up
We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible recipients of this year’s Innovation & Creativity Grants. Thanks to your passion and creativity, we received 83 submissions.…
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March 14, 2025
Golden Fork Faceoff Results
We’re thrilled to share the results of our first annual Hoops 4 Hunger campaign. Last night, the campaign wrapped up with the Golden Fork…
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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming
WAEF Cornhole Tournament
Feb 6, 2026
West Ada School District
Toss for Tomorrow- Where every toss fuels a young mind. Join us for the Toss for Tomorrow Cornhole Tournament — a fun and competitive way to make a lasting impact on our students’ futures. Every dollar raised goes directly toward innovation and creativity grants that enrich and enhance the education of students in the West Ada School District. These grants support hands-on learning, cutting-edge classroom…
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Upcoming
Back to School
Aug 13, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
West Ada School District
Give Learning a Lift This School Year As students return to the classroom, let’s come together to invest in their future. Every dollar raised through this campaign goes directly toward our Classroom Innovation and Creativity Grants, enriching the education of students in the West Ada School District. These grants empower educators to bring bold, imaginative ideas to life—fostering…
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Upcoming
Linking up FORE Kids
Sep 18, 2025
TopGolf Meridian
Our annual golf tournament helps WAEF bring creative, engaging, and transformative projects to life in classrooms across our district.
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Classroom Grants

Apply for a grant to bring new possibilities to your classroom this school year. Applications open August 11.