The Kimball School Foundation was established as a non-profit organization in 1990. Donations have been accepted through the years in an effort to build a financial base to begin awarding grants for use by individuals or organizations to promote, support, and enhance educational-related experiences.

The first grants were awarded in 1992 and totaled $761.75. The total foundation grants awarded in the last two years is over $21,000.

Projects or individuals supported through grants in the last few years include . . .

• Pre-School literacy program.
• Fund the Nebraska Children’s Choice Award, The Golden Sower.
• Assist funding for the National FFA Convention
• Assisted funding for the Grand Piano at the High School
• Assist attendance to Cornhusker State in Lincoln
• Assist funding of Edwards 55 ton Ironworker
• Stained Glass Art Project
• Baby Think It Over Infant Simulators
• 4 Annual Scholarship ($1000) for Graduating Senior

The Foundation was directly involved in organizing and promoting the All School Reunion a few years ago and will assist in the upcoming event.

Each fall a mail campaign to Kimball graduates is conducted for Foundation support. Kimball School employees have and continue to contribute to the Foundation.

If you are a Kimball graduate, and feel strongly that quality education should be maintained in Kimball County, please send a donation to . . .