We spark innovative ideas and create hands-on learning experiences to directly benefit students.

Our unique structure enables us to serve the entire school district—supporting wide-reaching initiatives while also meeting the distinct needs of individual schools and classrooms.

Together, we make a real difference:

164

BEF funded projects and programs

91%

of BSD’s 38,000+ students participated

127,670

Increased academics hours for students

2,048

Students benefited from real work experience

100%

of BSD’s 54 schools participated in BEF-funded intiatives

164

BEF funded projects and programs

For 37 years, we've been committed to helping Beaverton students succeed.

Beaverton Education Foundation was established as a non-profit organization in 1988 in response to expected changes to state school funding. Today, we support innovative, hands-on academic programs across all 54 Beaverton public schools through private donations from community members, businesses, BSD staff and retirees, and individuals who care about making a difference for Beaverton students.

Operating without public funding, BEF fuels innovation that helps students thrive – empowering our youth with the skills to achieve success. The foundation focuses on hands-on academic initiatives that enhance student learning and help our students reach their full potential.

BEF has invested over $6.5 million into 3,208 educational programs and projects that would not otherwise exist. BEF serves as a vital bridge between available state and local resources and the comprehensive educational experiences Beaverton students need to thrive.

Our Team

Lauren Garrett

Lauren Garrett

Executive Director

Halleigh Blanding

Holly Van Houten

Director of Grants and Programs

Cheryl Ashdown

Beaverton's Choice Coordinator

Halleigh Blanding

Donor Services Coordinator

Kristine Baggett

Special Projects Consultant

Board Officers

Christopher Prahl

Gamut Project Solutions, Board Chair

Rebecca Porter

Rebecca Porter

First Tech Federal Credit Union, Vice Chair

Carol Baldwin

Perpetual CPA, Treasurer

Jonas Cisneros

Jonas Cisneros

Intel Corporation, Secretary

Rob Guild

Amazon Web Services, Inc., Past Chair

Board of Directors

Jose Garcia

Analog Devices

Andrew Le

Independent Consultant and Community Volunteer

Katie Lukins

Katie Lukins

Beaverton Education Association

Jessica McBride

Jessica McBride

Strategies 360

Andy Saultz

Lewis & Clark College

Olga Vargas

Olga Vargas

Vernier Science Education

Call for BEF Board Nominations – applications are accepted at any time of the year.
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