Beyond The Books Educational Foundation
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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.

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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
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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
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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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48
Grants Awarded in 2023
998+
Total Grants Over Time
$94K
Total Grant Funds in 2023
$1M+
Total Grants Funded

Since 1992

Grants
Grant Options

Grants

Beyond the Box
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Mini

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

News & Updates

16 November 2023

Beyond the Books 2022 Annual Report is now available!

Beyond the Books is pleased to announce that its 2022 Annual Report is now available. Please review this document to learn more about our incredible foundation and its program, board, and awards last year.

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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.

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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.

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This grant made it possible for my students to become junior field biologists. Using materials purchased with these grant dollars, my students were able to engage with an area of schoolyard ecosystem in detail.
M. Veninga - District 87
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BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
61702-0908
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