The Carlisle Education Foundation is managed and supported by individuals like you who strive to better the educational experience for all of our children in Carlisle. Our programs would not be possible without the continued generous support of our community so we encourage you to consider a donation. CEF is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Carlisle Education Foundation has launched a new capital campaign, Minds Matter!, to benefit the new school building project. With your assistance, we have set out to raise $150,000 to support equipping both the Science & Engineering Room and the Multi-Purpose Room. In addition, CEF will recognize the first two donors of $25,000 or more by offering to install a small nameplate in honor of each donor either at the entrance to or somewhere inside the Science & Engineering Room or the Multi-Purpose Room.
Minds Matter! got off to an auspicious start at the CEF Auction in April but we have a long way to go. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to assist in our goal of outfitting both the Science and Technology lab and the Multi-Purpose room with equipment, furniture and technology to make these new spaces state-of-the-art learning environments for Carlisle school children.
Below are the various funding categories. Please consider a gift at the highest possible level to ensure that our new school building encompasses the tools and technology necessary for optimal learning, discovery and creativity.
Benefactor: $25,000 and up (may include name recognition plus plaque designation)
Sustainer: $5,000 - $24,999 (plaque designation)
Wilkins Group: $2,500 - $4,999 (plaque designation)
Robbins Group: $1,000 - $2,499 (plaque designation)
Corey Group: $500 - $999 (plaque designation)
Huskies: Up to $499
To make a donation, please send a check payable to Carlisle Education Foundation to:
Minds Matter!
PO Box 734
Carlisle, MA 01741
To speak with an officer for more information on the capital campaign and how you can help, please contact Peg Gladstone at 978-246-6793. For more specific information on the progress of the school building project, click here.
The Carlisle Education Foundation Annual Fund Drive is mailed to all residents and businesses in December. Funds donated are used to directly support the educational initiatives of CEF. Donations to the annual fund are welcome at any time during the year.
Donations: To make a donation, please send a check to:
Carlisle Education Foundation
PO Box 734
Carlisle, MA 01741
Don't forget to check whether your employer makes matching donations!
You can also donate online:
The Carlisle Education Foundation actively seeks business partners to supplement the generosity provided by our individual donors. There are many opportunities to get involved. Corporate Sponsorship The main fund raising vehicle for the Carlisle Education Foundation is our annual auction and dinner dance. The Foundation raises nearly $100,00 dollars annually from this single event which becomes the seed money for school programs. There are many levels of support possible which include various benefits and levels of recognition.
Business partners provide much needed support in a number of ways. Whether through donations, in-kind services or community visibility, our business partners help us promote events and provide technical assistance in critical ways.
The Carlisle Education Foundation encourages our supporters to seek matching grants from their employers whenever possible.
The Davida Fox-Melanson Fund for Excellence in Teaching honors retired superintendent Fox-Melanson and establishes a long-term endowment dedicated to teacher and curriculum development. Through the generosity of individuals, foundations and businesses over $150,000 with additional support pledged by families over the next few years. Each year, the Endowment Committee reviews grant proposals submitted by teachers and funds several projects.
