Kelloggsville Education Foundation

What is the KEF?

The Kelloggsville Education Foundation (KEF) was incorporated in 2005 for the purpose of supplementing and enriching the education programs of the Kelloggsville Public Schools District.

The Foundation:

  • Is a non-profit, tax-exempt autonomous foundation
  • Seeks to finance educational programs not funded through the District's operational budget
  • Is dedicated to funding new avenues to continually improve our children's educational experience
  • Will, with enough support, help fund innovative educational projects
  • Provide financial grants to qualified students of the Kelloggsville Public School District to assist them in postgraduate educational opportunities
  • Create teacher mini-grants to supplement classroom needs

How does the KEF work?

A Board of Directors manages the Foundation and its revenues, expenses, and activities.

The Board sets goals, establishes guidelines for funding, reviews requests for funds, and determines requests to approve, and oversees all financial transactions for the foundation.

How can I/we donate to the KEF?

The Kelloggsville Education Foundation is dependent on private donations. Contributions are welcome and appreciated and may be made to the Foundation. Contributions will have certain tax deductions as the Foundation is tax-exempt and non-profit.

Kelloggsville Education Foundation
242 52nd St. SE
Kentwood, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460

KEF - Mini-Grant Program 2024

How Grant Availability is Determined

Grant monies are available up to the amount listed (please see the email from Chip Peterson for the final amounts) for each specific building. However, if an application or applications from a building do not total the amount available, the remainder of the funds will become a permanent part of the principle of the foundation to help the foundation grow.

All innovative ideas that will enhance student learning will be considered. We encourage ideas for field trip experiences, guest speakers, education events, etc. Grant monies will not be awarded for supplies and/or programs typically funded by the KPS general budget. If you would like assistance with ideas, you may contact Chip Peterson. Examples of previously awarded grants: STEM activities, Mobile Magic, author visits, outdoor learning experience field trips, college visits, etc.


KEF Mini-Grant Criteria
  1. Applications are due to the Administration office by noon on Friday, December 6, 2024.
  2. Recipients of awarded grants will be notified before Christmas break.
  3. Purchase Orders for awarded grant supplies are processed by Ericka Scott at the Administration Office. Orders are to be placed on a green requisition and submitted with an accurate quote (including any shipping) to the Administration Office by January 24, 2025. OR
  4. Staff may purchase awarded grant supplies and then be reimbursed if they have received approval from the Administration Office and reimbursement does not exceed the awarded amount. A completed green requisition form must be submitted with an attached confirmation of order and payment to the vendor.
  5. The end date for all awarded grant payments to vendors and/or staff reimbursements will be February 14, 2025. Grant monies not claimed by February 14, 2025 may be forfeited.
  6. Clearly state educational objectives.
  7. Innovative ideas are encouraged!
  8. Grants are not awarded for supplies/programs that are funded through the KPS general budget.
  9. Grants are to be implemented during the 2nd semester of the 2024-25 academic year. A written evaluation of the results of the grant must be submitted to the KEF Board by May 23, 2025.
  10. Due to compatibility reasons, if an application includes technology equipment and/or software, you must have prior approval by Keith Caterino.

Application for the 2024-25 KEF Mini-Grant