Enhancing Learning

The Ripon Area Education Foundation provides funding for teaching and learning experiences and materials that enhance student learning and are designed, chosen, and requested by teachers. The Foundation also underwrites certain professional development opportunities for teachers. Through the Jennie Long Memorial Fund, the Foundation offers tutoring to elementary school children.

Awarding Scholarships

Each year the Foundation awards dozens of scholarships to Ripon High School seniors. The scholarships may be applied to tuition for accredited four-year, two-year and technical post-secondary education endeavors.

GET IN TOUCH

Ripon Education Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 395

Ripon, WI 54971

info@riponeducationfoundation.org

5th Annual Ripon Roar -

Coming Soon!

Our Annual #RiponRoar happens every fall during National Education Week. This year's event will be November 18-22! More details coming soon.

Find more information here. Donations may be made online by clicking here.

Save the Date

Our annual scholarship drive happens April 14-18, 2025. Your support helps us send future RHS graduates on to promising futures. Donations may be made online here.

Stay informed

Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn about the latest projects we have funded. It's a quick read!

If you have questions about making an estate gift, memorial gift, IRA distribution gift, or appreciated securities gift to the Ripon Education Foundation, please contact Jeanne Williams, President REF Board of Directors at 920-376-3771 or Cheryl Fowler, Oshkosh Community Area Foundation at 920-426-3393. The Ripon Education Foundation is a partner of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.

FOUNDATION GOALS

• Fund programs and projects that contribute to effective teaching and learning in the Ripon Area School District and are unable to be funded within the regular budget.
• Award a variety of scholarships to Ripon High School seniors who will attend colleges and technical colleges.
• Engage the Ripon community in giving of their time, talent, and financial resources in support of Ripon's public education.