About Us
Vision & Mission
The Kyrene Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds to support the students, families, and educators of the Kyrene School District. With the generous support of local businesses, educational professionals, and individual donors we provide funding assistance for key programs and enrichment opportunities that would otherwise go unfunded.
Vision
The needs of all children in the Kyrene community are met.
Mission
To serve and provide resources for children and their families in the Kyrene community.
Board of Directors
The Kyrene foundation is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors who donate their time and talents to deliver on the Foundation mission and initiatives. The board members have a wide range of backgrounds, and many are Kyrene alumni, current and past Kyrene parents. Learn more about our current board members below.
We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our board. We have ongoing needs in the areas of fundraising, grant writing, and marketing/communication. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please reach out to contact@kyrenefoundation.org for more information.
Kyrene School District
The Kyrene School District is home to 26 schools: 17 elementary, six middle, and three K-8. The district boundaries encompass all of Ahwatukee and parts of Chandler, Guadalupe, Tempe, and the Gila River Indian Reservation. The Kyrene School District enrolls approximately 12,000 students in preschool through 8th grade and employs more than 2,000 talented teachers, administrators, and staff.
The Kyrene Foundation is proud to partner with the Kyrene School District and help drive their objectives. Please use the link below to access the district website for information about individual schools, programs and services, staff, and departments.
Kyrene Family Resource Center
The Kyrene Family Resource Center (KFRC) provides Kyrene families and district employees support with basic needs such as food, gently used school clothing, hygiene supplies, and school supplies. The KFRC also provides connections to outside agencies and resources. The Kyrene Foundation helps to ensure the Resource Center remains stocked with food and hygiene essentials. In addition to providing funding, the Kyrene Foundation holds regular food drives at the Kyrene Family Resource Center, located next to Kyrene de los Niños Elementary School at 1330 E Dava Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283.
Hours of Operation:
The Family Resource Center is open to serve families and accept donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00AM – 4:00PM and Select Saturdays 9:00AM – 12:00PM. Please visit the Resource Center site for the most up-to-date information.
