About the ABC/25 Foundation
Supporting Innovation in District 25
The ABC/25 Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 to give A Better Community for District 25, hence the name ABC/25 Foundation.
ABC/25 provides funding raised through community support, including memberships, sponsorships, donations, and fundraising activities, to enhance educational opportunities throughout Arlington Heights School District 25. The foundation is comprised of families, business and civic leaders, educators, and community members who believe in investing in our schools.
Our mission is:
To foster innovation, creativity, and excellence for the children of District 25.
How ABC/25 Works
Every contribution helps turn community support into impactful classroom experiences for District 25 students.
Understanding how community support becomes classroom impact:
Community Support
(Memberships, Donations, & Sponsorships)
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Fundraising Events & Programs
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Grant Funding & Educational Enhancements
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District 25 Classrooms
ABC/25 By The Numbers
- Founded in 1991
- Nearly $2 million raised and contributed in 30+ years
- Grants benefiting all 9 District 25 schools
- Impacting thousands of students annually
ABC/25’s commitment to educational enhancement has been community-driven since 1991.
Our History
In May of 1991, Steve Fromm, a businessman and parent of two children in elementary school, first shared his vision of creating an educational foundation for Arlington Heights School District 25.
At the time, District 25 residents had just approved an increase in the District’s education fund through a closely passed referendum. Passage of the referendum had involved hundreds of volunteers spending countless hours informing the public of the needs of our schools.
Steve saw in that effort the strong enthusiasm and support that families and community members had for local schools. He believed the community would be willing to become involved in additional ways to support education while also helping reduce pressure on local taxpayers.
His vision was for parents, businesses, and the community to partner with District 25 through an educational foundation that could fund enhancements and opportunities that otherwise may not have been affordable through traditional school funding alone.
After researching educational foundations in other communities and partnering with several District 25 families, the ABC/25 Foundation — A Better Community Through Excellence in Education/District 25 — was officially established in the fall of 1991.
Original ABC/25 Logo:
Get Involved
ABC/25 is powered by community involvement.
Whether through membership, sponsorship, volunteering, or event participation, every contribution helps bring classroom learning opportunities to life for District 25 students.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact your local PTA president about becoming a liaison or contact the ABC/25 Foundation directly.
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