The Ripon Education Foundation's mission is to enrich learning for Ripon students, to encourage excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, to support postsecondary opportunities for Ripon graduates, and to strengthen the ties between the Ripon Community and the Ripon Area School District. The Ripon Education Foundation (REF) works in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation who administers REF funds. All grants made by the Ripon Education Foundation go to support teaching and learning in the Ripon Area School District or scholarships awarded to Ripon High School seniors.