Even though taxes and public funds provide for the basic education of our students, the Foundation supports projects and programs that cannot be readily funded within the school district’s operating budget . All areas of the curriculum are served : music, fine arts, literacy, science, math, social studies and vocational classes.

The West Liberty Community School District Foundation was begun as a concept in the fall of 1991 and became a formal entity in January 1992. From 1991-1993 writing of necessary legal documents and becoming legally incorporated was the main focus.

In 1994 the first fundraising campaign began. Over 2,200 brochures were sent to alumni explaining the purpose of the foundation and to solicit donations and gifts for the benefit of the West Liberty CSD using the foundation (501(c)3) status.

In 1996 a large bequeath from Alberta Metcalf Kelly was given to the foundation for the sole purpose of an auditorium and scholarships.

In 1997 a capital campaign began for resurfacing the track.

In 2002 a capital campaign began for a new high school which opened in 2005.

In 2022 donations began for the new Athletic Complex.

Monetary donations for any amount in the form of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance, real estate, annuities, trust funds, as well as cash, are welcomed and appreciated. Donors may designate the gift for current utilization or for endowment, whereby the gift is invested and preserved with the resulting income used annually. Gifts generally are deductible for income, estate, and inheritance tax purposes. Consult your attorney or tax advisor regarding specific tax questions. Donor’s wishes for public recognition or anonymity will be honored.

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Make checks payable to West Liberty Community School District Foundation and mail with form to P.O. Box 228, West Liberty, Iowa 52776.

Scholarships

The Foundation maintains the Alberta Kelly, Joe Lawton Memorial, Lawrence and Marjorie Roth Family Trust, Ralph and Jean Kirchner, Barclay Estate, Kennedy Brothers Memorial FFA, and Marilyn Irey Estate. Other scholarships are always encouraged.

Chris Martin, Becky Vargas, Ed Moreno, Vince Ottaway, Priscilla Haessig, Carmela Lechuga, Virginia Miehe, Maria Newton, Lynne Sasmazer, Shaun Kruger– Superintendent, Joy Burr-Secretary/Treasurer