Our Mission
Taft Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to enriching education at Taft Grade School (K-8) in Lockport, IL. Through generous private donations, we fund programs, technology, and resources that inspire learning and help students thrive. Our mission is to equip every student with the tools they need for success, building a better future for our children and our community.
OUR NEXT OPEN MEETING:
Open meetings will resume in January!
Join us for our next open meeting! We need passionate individuals to help make a difference in our students' lives and build a brighter future. Be part of the change!
Get ready for the Bears Squares fundraiser! Grab your squares now before they fly off the shelves! Check out the
'Current Fundraisers' tab for all the exciting details!
Recent Updates!
SkyDome Planetarium
October 2024- We were thrilled to bring an unforgettable experience to the students at Taft School with the Sky Dome mobile planetarium! Students embarked on an exciting tour of the solar system, learning to identify each planet as they "flew" through space. They were introduced to Greek mythological characters and discovered how these legendary figures are connected to the stars. The presentation also gave them a glimpse of the night sky through different seasons and from various global perspectives.
We received a $5000 STEM grant from CITGO!
Thank you, Mrs. Governale for assisting Taft Foundation in securing this STEM grant for our STEM program! This 'shot in the arm' will help bring our STEM club to new heights! Enroll your students this fall.