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Welcome to the

Bismarck Public Schools Foundation

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is dedicated to our partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools to empower all students to thrive by providing recognition, service and program enhancements to both students and staff.

In scholarships to deserving BPS students

In Grants to Innovative BPS Teachers & Staff

A Legacy of support

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) was established in 1989 by the Bismarck School Board. The Bismarck School Board created a board of directors for the foundation to generate funds and other gifts for the school district. In 2003 the BPSF obtained its 501 (c)(3) status as a tax exempt organization. Donors may deduct contributions to the BPSF as provided in section 170 of the tax code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers and gifts to the BPSF for its use are deductible for federal, estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the provisions of the tax code.

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Support Your School

Although schools across BPS teach similar curriculum, the student needs can vary greatly from school to school. Find out how you can help!

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Support Your Passion

Established programs within BPS provide critical support system to our students within the Bismarck community to empower all students within BPS to thrive. Whether it is our Students in Transition program or Mental Health programming there are so many opportunities that you can join BPSF to enrich the lives of our BPS students.

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FEATURED INITIATIVES

Support your passion and the programs that make a difference across our district

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation provides funding opportunities for a variety of programs across the district ranging from basic needs to scholarship opportunities. Find out more about how you can help today!

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Help us keep our students warm this winter

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation would like to thank all of the generous donors who donated winter gear or financially to help us supply to winter gear to students in need. We are still accepting funding for those who would still like to donate for needs that will arise throughout the winter.

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News & Announcements

Annual Fill the Bus event Wednesday, August 18th to help students in need prepare for Back to School

Jul 15, 2021

For 25 consecutive years, iHeart Media, along with community businesses and individual donors, have partnered with Bismarck Public Schools to assist students in need with an event called Fill the Bus. On August 18th from 6am-6pm, iHeart Media will be...

Bismarck Public Schools Foundation to award over $23k to deserving seniors

Jun 3, 2021

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation will award $23,475 to deserving seniors to further their education. Two new scholarships were developed within the 2020/2021 school year. The Brandon Thompson Memorial Scholarship will honor Brandon’s memory by being awarded to...

A Memorial Scholarship for Brandon Thomsen (CHS Class of 2021) has been established

May 25, 2021

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of a new scholarship. The Brandon Thomsen Memorial Scholarship has been established and is meant to recognize his willingness to give to others, even upon his passing when he became an...