About

Our History

The Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF) was formed in 1987 and is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. Since our founding, ISF has provided over $3 million dollars toward programs that encourage academic excellence, support struggling students and promote professional development. Our annual operating budget has grown significantly in the past five years to over $1 Million in 2010-2011.

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission

In cooperation with the Issaquah School District, the Issaquah Schools Foundation drives resources to help all students achieve the promise of their academic potential.

Vision

We strive to be the unifying organization that enables the Issaquah School District to provide access to exceptional opportunities district-wide that ignite learning, improve educational outcomes and prepare all students to be confident, competent and engaged citizens.

Core Values

• We put students’ needs first.
• We create opportunity.
• We collaborate with our partners to accomplish our mission.
• We seek innovation that works.
• We focus on results.
• We recognize, respect and build relationships with our donors.

Fundraising

Issaquah School District parents actively provide much needed support to the schools and the Foundation. The majority of our income comes directly from parents and other individuals within our community. In addition to our major fundraising events (Nourish Every Mind Luncheon and All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign), we welcome donations to our Annual Fund throughout the year.

You may make contributions directed to specific programs, if desired. Donations can be made via this website or mailed directly to ISF. You may also contribute by designating ISF in your employer's United Way Campaign.

Your donations allow ISF to help fill the financial gaps and provide needed tools and programs to both the teachers and students of the district.

Thank you for your support!

Financials

Click here to review the Financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011. (PDF File)

You can view our 2010-2011 Annual Report online here:

or click here to download our Annual Report in PDF Format.

2011 – 2012 Executive Committee

Leigh Stokes - President
Community Representative

Sally Brunette - President-Elect and VP of Board Development
Seattle Humane Society

Stephen Maffett - VP of Corporate Giving
Columbia Bank

Patti Sheehan - VP of Human Resources
Community Representative

Pam Hughes - VP of Major Gifts
Coldwell Banker Bain, Hughes Building Co., Inc.

Lida Buckner - VP of Marketing
Community Representative

Elizabeth Brown - Co-VP of Programs
Community Representative

Leslie Patten - Co-VP of Programs
Community Representative

Steve Dowling - Co-Treasurer
Independent Investment Advisor

Erica Fewel - Co-Treasurer
Ernst & Young

Deborah Parsons - Secretary
Community Representative

Jody Mull - Immediate Past President
Community Representative

2011 – 2012 Board Members

John Baringer
Geonerco Management, Inc.

Kristin Behn
Community Representative

Dellanie Fragnoli
International Finance & Administration

Michael Garrett
Boeing

Cathia Geller
Community Representative

Susan Griffin
Community Representative

Vicki Hahn
TCB Technologies, Inc.

Carolyn Kennedy
Community Representative

Jay Kipp
Ewing & Clark

Neva Luke
Community Representative

Alison Meryweather
Community Representative

Kirsten O'Malley
Pacific Learning Academy

David Seligman
Edward Jones

Karen Stevens
Community Representative

Todd Thull - Past President
Costco Wholesale

Camille Vaska
Community Representative

Ex-Officio Board Members

Beth Donahoe
Ex-Officio, Issaquah PTSA Council

Susan Gierke
Ex-Officio, V.O.I.C.E. Mentor Program

Dr. Steve Rasmussen
Ex-Officio, ISD Superintendent

Phyllis Runyon
Ex-Officio, Issaquah Education Association

Chad Magendanz
Ex-Officio, Issaquah School Board

Advisory Council Members

Karin Allen
Josh Almy
Dana Bailey
Kellie Batali
York Baur
Jim Berry
Lisa Bialek
Nathan Bosseler
Katie Bosseler
Jane Brammer
Gordon Brown
David Burdette
Diane Burdette
Bob Callahan
Jan Colbrese
Mike Colbrese
Lynda Corcorran
Don Crowe
Karen Crowe
Brian Deagle
Darryn Dieken
Ellen Dieken
Jill Dixon
Gretchen Dowling
Janell Erickson
Tanja Fontana
Lisa Gaan
Thayer Garrett
Susan Gellatly
Cathia Geller
David Geller
Steve Gierke
Mark Hahn
Wayne Hamasaki
Brian Hughes
Kris Jarvis
Chris Kipp
Greg Kipp
Jake sdKuper
Chad Magendanz
Eve Martine
Jill McNiesh
Danielle Miller
Anne Moore
Krista Mui
Kelly Munn
Sara Niegowski
Don Oellrich
Paula Phelps
Rod Putney
Dr. Steve Rasmussen
Cari Schutzler
John Shaw
Marueen Shaw
Todd Sink
Heidi Sink
Jenell Tamaela
Tim Tasker
Ron Thiele
Steve Thues
Liz Tickman
Ron Tickman
Shale Undi
Kimberly Undi
Colleen Volk
Kevin Wang
Suzanne Weaver
Sarah White

ISF Staff

Robin Callahan
Executive Director

Lynn Juniel
Development Manager

Krista Mui
Administrative Assistant

Tina Weber
Development Assistant

Michelle Weldon
Office Administrator

Last updated: May 9, 2012