Mason Schools Foundation

Foundation

The Mason Schools Foundation launched in the fall of 2008 as an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a resident-driven board of directors.   During the Mason City School district's period of tremendous growth,  Ken and Joan Campbell  generously donated funds in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary for the district to leverage into something more to help all Mason students.   As rapid student growth slowed and the district focused on how to maintain academic excellence,  a team of residents, parents, business leaders and school officials formed to leverage the Campbell's initial gift into what is now the Mason Schools Foundation. In benchmarking other successful school districts, the team converged on the idea that an educational foundation solely focused on raising funds for a permanent endowment that supports best-in-class academic, arts and athletics would be a valuable long-term asset for our community.   

Vision:

Our vision is to build a permanent endowment of $5 million that will generate sufficient annual income to support Mason City Schools with annual grants of $100,000+ that take all Mason Students above and beyond.  

Mission:

It is our mission to support Mason City Schools in the areas of academics, arts and athletics.  The Foundation funds innovative programs that offer Mason students unique depth and breadth to their educational experience.  As we work to build a sustainable endowment, we pledge to award grants annually that equal at least 10% of our available funds.