Let us support & cheer our Boston Marathon 2026 runner

Sonal Ambwani  

Thank You for supporting the Hopkinton Education Foundation!!

Our team is so excited because on this Patriot’s Day, Sonal Ambwani, a strong advocate and supporter of HEF is lining up to run the Boston Marathon. Although she has been a runner since she was 10 years old, this is going to be her very first marathon. She is willing to take on the massive personal challenge, and as a Hopkinton resident, her motivation starts right here at the starting line.

As a mom of a 4th grader that goes to Hopkins Elementary, Sonal is well aware how vital our schools are to our children’s growth. And that is exactly  why she has chosen to run in support of the Hopkinton Education Foundation. She resonates with our mission to bring novel and innovative academic experiences to our school going kids and wishes the community feels the same by making an impactful donation.  Every dollar raised will empower educators to dream big and provides students—including Sonal’s own 4th grader—with unique, hands-on experiences that standard budgets often can’t cover.

In Sonal’s own words: “Please consider donating to help HEF continue its mission of energizing educators and inspiring students. Together, we can ensure that the next generation has the tools they need to succeed—long after I cross the finish line.”

Donation Link: Sonal Ambwani’s GivenGain page

 

 

                    Our Vision

The Education Foundation’s vision is to be the primary independent catalyst that energizes Hopkinton Public School educators to deliver innovative educational experiences that inspire students to explore and become lifelong learners.

Interested in joining the Hopkinton Education Foundation?

We would love to have you on our team!

Communications

Work as part of Communications team. Create annual communications strategy for events, grants and programs, and write related articles. Create Constant Contact, Facebook, Twitter and other communications, and ensure content updated across media. Serve as contact with the press.

Event Team Members

Looking for team members to help in executing the details of events. The roles are varied and include managing the guest list/ticket sales, organizing venue layout and decor, auction coordinator. (procuring, tracking OR packaging auction items)

School Liaisons

Maintain relationships with the principals and teachers to promote grant awareness, answers questions relating to grant applications, facilitate the communications committee viewing and promoting past grants. Generally, to be the Ed foundation/School connection.

Corporate Sponsorship

Looking for team members to help the foundation obtain and maintain Corporate Sponsorship.

 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact communications@hopkintoneducationfoundation.org.

Thank-A-Teacher Fall 2025

Thanks for participating in the Thank-A-Teacher program and supporting the Hopkinton Education Foundation via a donation! We truly appreciate it!!

 The HEF team will be sending a thank you card on behalf of your child to the teachers you selected via the form.

Happy Holidays everyone!!

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Ways to Give to the Education Foundation

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Donate Directly

Donate directly to us by using PayPal, or by sending a check to the Hopkinton Education Foundation, P.O. Box 109, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

Donate Through Your United Way Designation

Does your company have a United Way campaign to which you already donate? Did you know that you can ‘designate’ all or a portion of your United Way donation to the Hopkinton Education Foundation? It’s an easy way to specifically direct those donations to a local organization that impacts your community directly.

Contact

Please use our contact form or email president@hopkintoneducationfoundation.org if you have inquiries and additional information on ways to donate.

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We’re celebrating 34 years
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$1,500,000 provided for grants
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We have funded 350 grants

Hopkinton Education Foundation Grants

Over the past 34 years, we have provided $1,500,000 to fund 350 grants. Here is a small sampling from the 350 grants we’ve funded.

Innovative Corporate Sponsor

Corporate Sponsors

  • Unibank

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You can double or triple the impact of your contributions with a matching gift.

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs when employees participate in charitable contributions or volunteer hours. Find out from your employer today!

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Hopkinton Education Foundation’s Commitment to Transparency

As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, the Hopkinton Education Foundation embraces the values of accountability and transparency as a matter of ethical leadership, as well as legal compliance. In that spirit, we abide by the principles of the Donor Bill of Rights (2017, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), all rights reserved. Linked to with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.):

  • Our mission is clearly stated on our website
  • Our board members annually sign and abide by a conflict of interest policy; no board
    member is financially compensated for his/her role
  • Our financial information is publicly available

Please direct any additional inquiries to the President at
president@hopkintoneducationfoundation.org.