About the Foundation

A community-funded educational foundation benefiting Clovis’ students and educators.

What is the Foundation?

  • A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt, philanthropic organization of citizens
  • Shares a vision of enhancing education in the Clovis Municipal School District
  • Works to increase private support for educational activities in the District
  • Benefits Clovis Municipal School District students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars
  • Fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement
  • Awards Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors of business, community, and educational leaders

What does the Foundation fund?

  • Innovative Teaching Grants
  • Technology
  • Staff Development
  • Economic and special needs of students
  • Interactive learning experiences for students
  • School and community partnership programs and projects
  • Student and teacher recognition programs
  • Author and Artist in Residence programs
  • Permanent Endowment Fund
  • Endowed scholarship programs for students

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished. Download our annual reports to see why.

Board of Directors

A distinguished group of community members and educators guiding the Foundation’s mission.

GBGayla BrumfieldPresident
LLLonnie LeslieVice President of Development
DBDavid BriseñoVice President of Administration
RKDr. Robin KuykendallSecretary
TMTom MartinTreasurer
SKScott KnauerExecutive Director
RRRenee RussDistrict Liaison
LWLauna WallerMember
LHLendra HaileyMember
SHShawn HamiltonMember
LJLeah JacksonMember
ARAnn RowleyMember
CKCindy Kleyn-KennedyMember
MEMitzi EstesMember
SDShane DrakeMember
JBJeremy BuurmaMember

Our History

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