Empowering

Educators To Inspire Students

Empowering educators to inspire students. A partnership for innovation and education serving District 87 and Unit 5 schools in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

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Empowering

Educators To Inspire Students

Empowering educators to inspire students. A partnership for innovation and education serving District 87 and Unit 5 schools in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

Learn More Contact Us

Empowering

Educators To Inspire Students

Empowering educators to inspire students. A partnership for innovation and education serving District 87 and Unit 5 schools in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

Learn More Contact Us

Get To Know Us

What We Do

The mission of Beyond the Books Educational Foundation is to fund innovative enrichment programs for the students of McLean County Unit District No. 5 and Bloomington District 87 Public Schools.

The foundation is committed to educational excellence in the core academic areas, the arts and humanities, sciences and technology.

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Grants Awarded in 2023

998+

Total Grants Over Time

$94K

Total Grant Funds in 2023

$1M+

Total Grants Funded

Since 1992

Support Us

The Beyond the Books Educational Foundation could not be what it is today without support from you. For years, your generosity has allowed us to fund grants in local schools and further each child’s education in both Unit 5 and District 87.

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Grant Options

We invite educators in District 87 and Unit 5 to submit applications for grants that will enhance their students' educational experience.

One grant in an amount between $7,500 and $10,000 will be awarded in this category for an exceptional proposal. The Beyond the Box award is given by a private foundation to Beyond the Books Educational Foundation and BTBEF selects the winner.

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What's The Latest

08 May 2023

Beyond the Books announces 2023-2024 grant winners!

Beyond the Books announced its 2023-2024 grant winners in a Facebook Live at 4pm on Monday, May 8th.

07 November 2022

Changes in Grant Proposal Requirements, Due March 6, 2023

Review the changes to the Beyond the Books grant questions & rubrics for the upcoming application period.

10 October 2022

Papa Johns Fundraiser - October 13th

Join Beyond the Books in our Papa Johns fundraiser, October 13th from 10am-10pm. Order via phone (from 1407 N Veterans Parkway) or online using the code PJFUND15.