Grant with HEF by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Hastings Education Foundation, including Corporate Matching Gifts.

We believe that a strong public school system is the cornerstone of a thriving community, and your contribution is an investment in the future of this village we love.

With your support and donations, HEF funded ~$57,500 in grants for the 2025-2026 school year, including: 

District 

• Sweetheart & Heroes B.R.A.V.E. Leadership (Socio-Emotional Learning, Mentorship, Traininig) - $30,000

Hillside

• Coding in Lower Elementary Grades (Technology, Robotics, Socio-Emotional Learning) - $5,000 

• Red Trunk Project (World Cultures, History) - $3,800

• Hillside Indoor Imagination Playground (Creative Play, Physical, Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Development) - $15,084

FMS

• Circus Arts (Physical Development, Creative Stimulation, Socio-Emotional Learning) - $2,727

HHS

• Level Up Village (Language Arts, World Cultures, Cross-Cultural Learning and Understanding) - $900

Total: $50,504