The Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1988 to support Mahtomedi Public Schools.

The mission of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation is to empower innovation and foster engagement to support exceptional, personalized outcomes for students at Mahtomedi Public Schools.

MAEF's success depends upon the generous contributions of community members who share our mission.

Both MAEF and Parent Associations play an important role in providing opportunities for students and staff and celebrating our school community.

Parent Associations build a sense of community with parents and teachers of elementary and middle school students in their respective buildings. They enhance school programs with the support of parent volunteers, enrichment programs, special events, fundraising, service, and support.

The Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation is dedicated to supporting Mahtomedi Public Schools. MAEF fulfills its mission by providing classroom grants, student scholarships, and other support, and by assisting with District Initiatives for students and teachers.

The Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation distributes and awards funds in the following ways.

Classroom Grants – The mission of a MAEF classroom grant is to empower Mahtomedi Public Schools staff to create exceptional learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage innovation, and enrich student learning.

The MAEF Grants Committee comprised of MAEF Board of Trustees and community members, reviews all applications and recommends funding to the MAEF Board of Trustees. 

Scholarships - MAEF awards post-secondary scholarships to Mahtomedi High School graduates to further their education. Scholarships are available because of generous donations from individuals and families. Scholarship donors recognize the importance of education and have chosen to actively participate in extending this opportunity.

Student Academic Enrichment & Recognition - Provides support for Mahtomedi High School clubs, activities, and special events that enrich student experiences and honor and celebrate students and staff.

Angel Fund - Our donors make it possible to fulfill the increasing number of requests to our Angel Fund by providing students and families with assistance for basic needs, including food, clothing, school supplies, gas, cleaning supplies, personal care items, transportation, and other resources needed for student success in and out of the classroom.

District Initiatives – MAEF has been proud to partner with Mahtomedi Public Schools as a key support of many leading-edge district initiatives, including:

• Angel Fund: Removing Barriers. Expanding Opportunities.

• Enhancing Elementary Playgrounds

• Digital Arts and Engineering Pathways

• Literacy libraries to strengthen literacy instruction and build classroom literacy libraries

• Mental wellness programs including the Zephyr Wellness program

• Student clubs supporting exceptional learning experiences for students to discover and pursue interests-Cooking Club, Maht-O-Make-It, Rocket Club, MAPS, Youth in Government, and Fiber Arts Club–to name a few.

• Device for Every Learner program providing a digital device for every learner and teacher

• Wildwood Artist Series Ellen C. Bruner Professional Performing Artist Residency Program

• Fab Lab at Mahtomedi High School- the first fabrication laboratory in a U.S. high school

• Wildwood Elementary natural playgroun

Donate - Click here to learn more about how you can help support MAEF and our mission.

Volunteer - MAEF depends upon a community of dedicated volunteers to do the work needed to fulfill our mission.  Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities.