K-12 Public Education

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Washington Mutual makes grants to education programs that benefit K-12 public schools where a majority of students receive free and reduced-price lunches. Our goal is to help strengthen the educational curriculum and give students an opportunity to graduate equipped for success in higher education or the workplace.

Our K-12 education grants are focused on the following areas:

• Professional development for teachers and principals: We're looking for programs that have clearly measurable results and help educators grow professionally, learn from experience and work with their peers to improve their skills.
• School improvement strategies: This includes assistance to improve student achievement and help for parents to take advantage of the benefits available in the school system for their child.  

The following categories are generally ineligible for funding associated with this focus area:

• Capital gifts for physical property developments
• Community education programs unconnected to local school needs or priorities
• Grants to private schools

Grant Limitations
Washington Mutual does not provide grants to individuals or to organizations that:

• Are not tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, governmental entities, including public schools, or tribal organizations that are classified as governmental entities for federal tax purposes
• Discriminate for any reason, including race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation or national origin
• Are religious, unless the program or project to be funded fits into one of the specified focus areas and is for nonreligious purposes
• Are seeking funding for programs or projects that are outside the areas where Washington Mutual does business
• Are fiscal agents or fiscal sponsors