Because Every Student Deserves a Chance to Soar
Local hearts. Big impact. Real opportunities.
We’re a community-powered foundation helping Lake Dallas ISD students chase bold dreams, supporting teachers who inspire, and making sure no potential goes untapped.
A Small Foundation with a Big Heart
Serving the students, teachers, and families of Lake Dallas ISD since 2000.
We’re not a national organization. We’re your neighbors.
The ones cheering in the stands, volunteering in classrooms, and believing deeply that when students have what they need, our whole community thrives.
At Lake Cities Education Foundation, we connect local generosity with local impact. Whether it’s a scholarship for a first-generation college student, a grant for a creative classroom idea, or an endowment that leaves a legacy, we’re here to lift up every corner of our school district.
More than $875,000 in scholarships and grants awarded, directly benefiting our local community.
What We Fund
Your Support Has a Direct Line to the Classroom
When you give to Lake Cities Education Foundation, you’re not donating into the void. You’re putting books in hands, sending seniors to college, and giving teachers the freedom to try something bold. Here's how your support shows up in real life:
SCHOLARSHIPS
For students with big dreams and limited resources, a scholarship can be the spark that changes everything.
TEACHER GRANTS
From new supplies to fresh ideas, our grants help educators bring learning to life in meaningful ways.
ENDOWMENTS
Endowments create lasting impact supporting students and teachers for years to come.
500+
STUDENTS SUPPORTE
150+
CLASSROOMS FUNDED
TESTIMONIALS
This Made All the Difference
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating
Education. Together!
We bring the Lake Cities community together through events that support, celebrate, and invest in our students and educators.
Interested in sponsoring or volunteering?
Date: 5th November 2025
Venue: Embassy Suites, Denton
23rd Annual Gala & Auction
A night of celebration, fundraising, and community spirit—supporting the staff and students of Lake Dallas ISD.
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ENDOWMENTS
Legacies That Keep Giving
Jami Payne Southard Memorial Endowment
Created in memory of a beloved Lake Dallas student-athlete, this fund honors her legacy by supporting seniors ready to lead with heart and determination.
The scholarship will create a $1000 award annually for a graduating member of the Lake Dallas High School High Stepper team.
Some gifts don’t just make an impact today, they continue shaping futures for years to come. These named endowments are a testament to that lasting generosity.
WAYS TO GET INVOLED
There’s a Place for You Here
DONATE
Every gift, big or small, goes straight toward scholarships, grants, and classroom impact.
VOLUNTEER
Help at events, serve on a committee, or lend your time to make things happen.
SPONSOR OR PARTNER
Support a fundraiser, fund a scholarship, or collaborate with us to create new opportunities.
CREATE AN ENDOWMENT
Leave a everlasting legacy that keeps giving,
year after year.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START? LET’S TALK.