SWMetro Educational Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing higher education and grants that support classroom activities and programs.

• Scholarships: Make higher education dreams possible.
• Grants: Provide funds for program and classroom use.
• General: Support the work of the Foundation where it is needed most.

SWMetro Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 41-1808971. Contributions to a 501(3)(c) not-for-profit organization are generally eligible for deduction under the U.S. Tax Code. Every taxpayer's situation is unique, so please consult your tax consultant.

District staff wishing to apply should complete the Grant Application Form.

Grant application requirements:

• Must be for a district sponsored activity or use
• Funds are not available through any other SWMetro Intermediate District #288 source

Veronica Behlke 
Stephanie Erickson, Board Chair
Ginger Gregory, Technology Director, SWMetro 288
Darren Kermes (ex-officio)  |  Superintendent, SWMetro 288
Sonya Olevson, Special Education Teacher, SWMetro 288
Shannon Smith, Best Buy
Will Thompson, Apple, Inc. Vice Chair
Norma Timmons, Jordan Public Schools
Enrique Velasquez, Prior Lake School Board

Darcy Schatz
(651) 955-8301  |  dschatz@swmetro.k12.mn.us