Richfield Foundation was organized in 1989 by a group of concerned Richfield citizens who felt there was a need for local support of activities and organizations that contribute to the well-being of Richfield and its citizens.

During its ten-year history, the Richfield Foundation has made numerous grants in support of organizations serving our community, including grants to Cornerstone, Family and Children's Services, Fraser Community Services, Hampton Place After School Center, St. David's Child Development and Family Services, Storefront/Youth Action, VEAP, and YouthNet.

The RPS Foundation continues this proud tradition of community support, but with a focus specifically on our public schools.

The Richfield Foundation (see sidebar) formed the Richfield Public Schools Dedicated Fund (RPS Fund) in 1997 to support programs, services and activities within the Richfield Public Schools. In 2008, the RPS Fund officially changed its name to the Richfield Public Schools Foundation (RPS Foundation). Since the start, over $75,000 in mini-grants has been awarded to support a variety of educational enrichment activities within the schools.

The RPS Foundation Committee is an alumni and community committee that acquires and distributes funds for programs, services, and activities that enrich the educational experience of our students and expand the knowledge and skills of teachers, parents and others that help students learn. Sound good? Learn more about joining our organization.

Do you represent a Richfield public school program or organization that has funding needs? The RPS Foundation committee reviews all such applications and makes funding decisions based on the committee's funding priorities, which you may review within the grant application form. Questions regarding the grant application process should be directed to Nicolette Abel at nicolette.abel@richfield.k12.mn.us.

The RPS Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.