Mapleton Education Foundation

A nonprofit organization

The basic difference between those who achieve greatness and those who might have been great is one thing: opportunity.

Our mission is to nurture the greatness in every student by affording opportunities and supplying necessary resources to turn dreams into reality.

Please join us and help us ensure that all Mapleton students can achieve their dreams.

Testimonials

"Your first year of college throws you into a whirlwind of trying to find yourself, figure out who you are and define your strengths and weaknesses. My first year was fun, but often hard. Academically, I did just fine. Yes, sometimes I struggled, but I was able to find and use the right resources to ensure I was successful.

"The hardest part about my first year of college was handling finances. My first semester, I was set; books and tuition were paid for right away. However, second semester I was short on savings for tuition. Although I had been working two jobs while in school, I still did not have enough saved to cover the remaining cost. It was not a large enough amount to take out a loan (which was something I wanted to avoid anyway), but it also was not small enough to come up with right away. My parents were not in a position to just hand over the money, so I was in a bit of a crisis. For about a week, I stressed about how I was going to pay for my tuition. Then I remembered I had earned the Mapleton Education Foundation Legacy Scholarship. Thankfully, it was just enough to pay the remainder of my tuition bill. When I had first applied to this scholarship, I explained my legacy was leading by example for other students; I wanted students to know that no matter what life struggles they may face, they can accomplish anything, in the same ways that I have. However, earning a college education is expensive. Without this MEF Legacy Scholarship, I may have not been able to continue my own legacy. I am forever grateful to those who have contributed to the Mapleton Education Foundation. Donors are the reason why many students can pursue their dreams."

Mission

Mapleton Education Foundation’s mission is to nurture the greatness in every student by affording opportunities and supplying necessary resources to turn dreams into reality.

The Foundation provides access to post-secondary education, enables participation in district and extra-curricular programs, fosters creativity and innovation in the classroom, and engages community support to fulfill this commitment to generations ongoing.

Background Statement

The Mapleton Education Foundation was created by a group of dedicated Mapleton Employees who wanted to expand resources to educators and students. This diverse group of dedicated community members passionate in their support of Mapleton Public schools established the foundation in 1992. Their goal was to provide every student with access to opportunities and resources necessary to achieve his or her potential, by:

• Improving access to post-secondary education

• Encouraging innovation and creativity in the classroom

• Helping students participate in district activities and programs

• Engaging in local and extended communities to address the needs and recognize the achievements of Mapleton students

Since that time, the Foundation has supported the aspirations of thousands of students and educators through scholarships, classroom innovation grants, and special programs. Over the past thirty-years our goals have adapted with the needs of the Mapleton community, but our underlying mission remains the same.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Mapleton Education Foundation

other names

MEF

Year Established

1991

Tax id (EIN)

84-1205807

Category

Education

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

6951 Fox Way
Denver, CO 80221

Service areas

Adams County, CO, US

Phone

303-853-1033

Other

303-853-1045

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