Foundation
What is the Foundation?
The Atlantic Community School Foundation is a non-profit organization having a principal fund of its own, managed by its own Board of Directors. It was established to raise funds to foster, promote and encourage the furthering of public education programs for which federal and state funding is not available.
Who governs the Foundation?
Foundation activities are directed by a Board of Directors representing a cross-section of experienced leaders in civic, business, corporate, professional and educational fields within the Atlantic Community School District. Foundation trustees do not receive compensation for their services.
Current Foundation Members:
Sue Hunt, President
Stacey Bean, Vice President
Steve Tjepkes, Treasurer
David Wiederstein, Secretary
John Becker, Erin Freund, Brad Henningsen, Lucas Mosier, Ted Robinson, Jessie Shiels, and Beth Johnsen, Supt. (non-voting member).
What are the purposes of the Foundation?
- To foster educational opportunities for the youth of the Atlantic Community School District by providing financial support for educational programs and facilities.
- To provide individual financial support to students of the school district through scholarships and of the financial aid at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
- To develop a higher level of community involvement and financial support for the Atlantic public schools.
- To reward high achievement in education.
2025-2026 Foundation Meetings
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August 14, 2025
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November 13, 2025
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February 12, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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August 13, 2026
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November 12, 2026
Funding Restrictions
1. Money will not be used for programs currently receiving government funding.
2. The Foundation will not engage in influencing legislation, nor shall any of its funds, property or income be used for this purpose. In addition, the Foundation shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign.
3. The Foundation will accept gifts of property, cash, bequests and memorials. Checks can be made out to the Atlantic Community School Foundation and sent to Steve Tjepkes, Foundation Treasurer, AMU 15 West 3rd, Atlantic, IA. Please direct other inquiries to either David Wiederstein, the Foundation President, or the school Superintendent.
What is the application process? Complete the following form: Foundation Application (Google Doc, File Make Copy)
In 2025, the Atlantic Community School Foundation awarded a total of 77 scholarships, including renewals, for a total of $120,581.00
2024-2025 Funding To Date:
AHS and AMS choirs and bands-$13,667.00
Field Trips-$5,896.00
Industrial Tech-$14,000.00
Signage & Window/Wall graphics-$37,996.00
Coding Robots-$11,317.00
Ref Reps Curriculum-2,025.00