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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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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Beyond the Books announced its 2026-2027 grant winners on Monday, May 4, 2026. Educators in District 87 and Unit 5 submitted were awarded $75,000 for 36 projects.
Read MoreBeyond the Books applications for the 2026-2027 school year opened on Monday, December 1, 2025, and will close on Monday, March 3, 2026. These grants…
Read MoreBeyond the Books competed for a grant at 100 Women for Good's fall meeting.
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