The Burton Educational Foundation...
• Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt philanthropic organization of citizens
• Shares a vision of enriching and enhancing education in the Burton Public Schools
• Works in cooperation with the Burton ISD Board of Education to increase private support for educational activities in the Burton ISD
• Benefits Burton ISD students and faculty by supporting the activities not funded by tax dollars
• Acts as a steward of the funds donated to the Foundation
• Fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement
• Awards Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors made up of alumni, business, community, and educational leaders

The Foundation will achieve its mission by directing resources toward the following goals:
• Encourage all students to work at their highest potential
• Support and recognize faculty for innovative efforts and exemplary teaching
• Build public awareness of the needs of Burton ISD
• Involve the community in assuring a quality education for the leaders and workers of tomorrow.

The foundation disburses funds through mini-grants which is an application-based program. In addition to mini-grants, annually one $1000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior through an essay submission process.