About Erin Tarr

Erin Tarr served as the Assistant Director of the CU Schools Foundation from Nov 2024 through April of 2026, spearheading the creation of the Adopt-A-School Program, On Call Teacher Allies Wishlist, and Wisdom Network in addition to designing all social media, digital, and print materials utilized for advertising, fundraising, events, and public promotions. Erin initiated the publication of a monthly e-newsletter for donors and stakeholders, and wrote multiple blog posts each month to ensure the community would stay engaged with the organization throughout the year and be abreast of all the new developments at CU Schools Foundation that took place during her tenure.

CUSF Fall 2025 Grant Recipients

2026-02-27T11:47:31-06:00December 9, 2025|Grants For Teachers|

Advocates, Allies & Ambassadors for the Champaign & Urbana public schools.  Christmas came a little early for 146 incredible Unit 4 and District 116 teachers. And honestly, there’s nothing more joyful than watching educators’ big ideas get the green light.  Thanks to the Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation, more than $61,000 [...]

End of Year Giving Dates

2025-12-18T16:34:58-06:00December 1, 2025|Uncategorized|

The end of fiscal year 2025 is drawing near and the CU Schools Foundation is here to assist with your year-end charitable giving. To ensure your contributions qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2025 tax year and to provide you with the best possible support, please be aware of these important [...]

Giving the Gift of Awareness this GIVING TUESDAY

2025-12-01T10:29:11-06:00December 1, 2025|365 Club|

We’re not asking our incredible donors to give more this Giving Tuesday (though we’ll gladly welcome it if you feel inspired!).Instead, we’re inviting you to share the gift of awareness with your friends and family. When someone new joins the CU Schools Foundation community, it signals hope, confidence in our teachers, and a shared [...]

By the Numbers: Celebrating 113 Voices of Support

2025-12-01T08:57:32-06:00December 1, 2025|365 Club, Community Partners|

THANKFUL FOR YOU, doesn't begin to cover it! This fiscal year, 113 generous individuals have stepped forward to strengthen the connection between our community and our 32 public schools in Champaign and Urbana. Each gift hums with its own good-hearted energy, together forming a kind of civic constellation, bright enough to guide real change [...]

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