Our Mission is to invest in an equitable and empowered future for Champaign Urbana by strengthening the community’s commitment to our public schools, teachers, and students.

CU Schools Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of education in Champaign-Urbana through community support of the public schools. The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; our EIN # is 37-1273798

 

Advocates, Allies & Ambassadors for Champaign Unit 4 & Urbana USD 116 schools.

Meet Makayla — Our Summer YES Program Student! 🌟 We’re excited to welcome Makayla, a rising junior at Central High School, to the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation team this summer through the Youth Employment Services (YES) Program. Makayla started with us on June 8 and is already off and running — jumping into projects, learning the behind‑the‑scenes work of a nonprofit, and bringing great energy to the office. We’re thrilled to support her as she builds real‑world skills and explores future career pathways. Programs like YES help students gain confidence, experience, and a clearer sense of what’s possible. We’re proud to be part of her journey this summer! @unit4schools
Linda Prom grew up in Wisconsin and earned a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing in 1992. She moved to Champaign in 1994 with her husband, Chris. In 2000 she earned an associate’s degree in accounting from Parkland College. Linda and Chris have 3 children who graduated from Central High School. Throughout the years she has served as treasurer for a number of different organizations including the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) and also the Soccer Booster Club for Central High School. She is excited to support classroom experiences and opportunities for our local public school students. Please join us in welcoming Linda!
Celebrated the 2025-2026 school year with our annual CUSF Board Summer Social! As people roll off and new ones roll in, we are grateful to every individual in these pics including those who were unable to attend. Huge shoutout to @baxtersgrillecu for the delicious apps and the gorgeous setting. Thank you, board members and staff, for your commitment to our schools and enjoy your summer!🌞
Through the support of CUSF grants, eight CU Schools students spent part of their summer at the Illinois Hip Hop Camp — and they were STARS! Students learned to write, produce, and perform their own original music while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills along the way. Their hard work led up to an amazing performance at Champaign’s Friday Night Live, where they shared their voices with the community. This is what happens when students are given space to explore their passions and shine. 💛💙 Thank you to our donors for making opportunities like this possible. @unit4schools @urbana116
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