What We Do

Our Model

Incline Education Fund (IEF) is the only organization to comprehensively support the entire K12 educational experience in Incline Village.  We are a volunteer-driven organization, which means that over 99% of our fundraising dollars go directly to our programs.

IEF works directly and independently with each school Administrator as well as each of the Booster/PTA groups in a strategic, ongoing capacity, to identify current needs at each school. We then help bridge financial gaps, ensure supplemental program continuity and enhance educational opportunities across generations of Incline Village students.

Incline Education Fund:

• Provides FINANCIAL SUPPORT to students and teachers in Incline Village by funding: academic and experiential resources for students, professional development opportunities for educators and information nights for parents

• Helps launch innovative new PROGRAMS for students, educators and parents that promote and support educational excellence and lifelong skill preparation

• ADVOCATES for students, educators and parents by identifying areas of need, procuring grants, and leveraging existing private and public education programs

Student Support

IEF helps students both in and out of the classroom by finding, launching and funding innovative programs and providing resources for existing programs that promote educational excellence. Our programs keep students engaged in school and provide real-world exposure to possible future careers. IEF also works to maintain programs that might otherwise be cut during state and local budget shortfalls.

Current, planned and completed projects that IEF supports:

• Technology and STEM Programs and Resources
  • STEP Up for STEM – Our Feature Program
  • IES Makerspace
  • IMS Robotics
  • IHS Engineering & Entrepreneurship
  • IMS 1:1 Computer Drive (completed)
• Experiential Learning Programs
  • Trash to Treasure
  • IMS Exploratory
  • Outdoor Ed with Sierra Nevada Journeys (completed)
• Mentorship
  • HOPA -Hispanic Outreach, Personalized Approach
  • English Language Learner Support 
  • IMS Sheriff Lunch 
  • Nevada First Gen Network (completed)
• College /Career Planning Programs
  • First Gen College Advisory
  • EdPlanIt College Bootcamp Collaboration
  • College Counseling
  • Mock Interview & Dress for Success / CTE Expo
• Mental Health Support
  • Courage Project (completed)
• Academic Support
  • Math & Reading Support 
  • Arts, Music
  • Outdoor classrooms – Covid Support (completed)
• Parent & Teacher Support
  • Professional Development Reimbursements
  • Parent Information Nights & Family Visits

Click here for more information or to donate to specific Student Programs.

Educator Support

IEF supports and empowers our teachers by:

• Researching and providing funding for professional development opportunities, including National Board certifications

• Providing classroom resources and advocacy – including continued expansion and updating of the technology programs at all three Incline public schools and seed funding for special projects

• Conducting an annual administrator and teacher needs assessment survey

• Recognizing achievement with the IEF Excellence in Teaching Award (program in development)

Parent Support

IEF provides parent information opportunities during the school year.  Working with both school administrators and Booster/PTA groups to define the need, IEF delivers content on current parenting topics via professional speakers, documentaries, panel discussions, webinars, etc.  Examples of topics include: mental health, screen time, bullying, substance abuse, financial planning for college, etc.

Events are presented either alone or in partnership with other local nonprofits. Past programs have worked with: Sierra Community House, Washoe County School District Parent University, and Lake Tahoe School.

Click here for information on past and future Parent Education programs. 

IEF also works with all schools and booster groups to increase family engagement and communication -both at each separate school and between schools, alumni and the community. IEF also helps to coordinate resources for support.

Click here for information and links to current parenting resources.