Together, we're investing in our students, because the future belongs to Pioneers. THE PURPOSE OF THE EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF OUR SCHOOLS BY FUNDING PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS, AND BY FUNDING ENHANCEMENTS TO TEACHING AND LEARNING THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE REGULAR SCHOOL BUDGET. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR BOTH IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND LONG TERM ENHANCEMENTS WITHIN OUR DISTRICT.