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Foundation For Glendora Unified Schools

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Glendora Nonprofit Named One of 50 Most Inspiring Charities

THE Magazine awards the distinction to the Foundation for Glendora Unified Schools.

The Foundation for Glendora Unified Schools was named one of “50 Inspiring Charities in the Pasadena Foothills region” by THE Magazine. According to THE, a lifestyle magazine based in Pasadena, the region has the largest concentration of nonprofits in the United States. The organizations were selected based on three characteristics – provide direct services to their communities; educate, inform and motivate participation in the community; and financial and operational transparency. FGUS has raised more than $1 million for Glendora Unified schools. Last year, the nonprofit raised a record $445,000 for the school district. “This is a tremendous honor for FGUS, and an important recognition of our many volunteers and generous donors who have …

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Foundation Contributes Record Donation to Glendora Schools

FGUS delivers another record donation to the district.

The Foundation for Glendora Unified Schools, the non-profit benefit corporation serving the Glendora Unified School District, has announced a very generous donation of $445,000. The latest donation outdoes last year's gift, which totaled $438,000. Founded in 2003, the goal of the Foundation for Glendora Unified Schools is to enhance the education of Glendora's students by providing financial support for all the district's schools and to maintain and enhance academic excellence. The Foundation's donations help fund the arts, grants, scholarships, educational programs and technology. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed nearly $1.2 million to Glendora Unified. "We have or have had kids in schools throughout Glendora," said …

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