The Forest Hills Educational Foundation was formed in 1986 by parents who wanted to maintain a standard of excellence for students enrolled in Forest Hills Public Schools. These parents were passionate about providing creative and dynamic opportunities for students that were not offered in other districts. They formed the Educational Foundation to facilitate funding for exploration and experimentation in the classroom.

 The Educational Foundation has provided grants throughout the district totaling nearly $875,000 since 1986. It funds a variety of creative, progressive educational programs that are outside of the traditional school budget. Funding is requested in the form of a grant application. This funding helps teachers explore new tools, new methods, and new ways of interacting with students. Over the course of a student’s career in the district, they receive cumulative exposure to a myriad of new ideas, different ways of thinking, and experiences to help them succeed regardless of their position in life.  A board of fifteen volunteer members provides governance and evaluates grant proposals each year.