Almost three
decades of
showing up.
From a single capital project in 1996 to a district-wide partner today — the USD 413 Foundation has spent nearly 30 years filling gaps, lifting classrooms, and making sure Chanute students have what they need.
From sports complex to district-wide impact.
A Foundation Begins
Founded to fund the Chanute Community Sports Complex — a project that brought our community together and set the tone for everything that followed.
Expanded Mission
We grew beyond a single project to support parent groups and school initiatives across the entire district — handling bookkeeping and compliance so volunteers could focus on students.
FFA Animal Science Learning Center
Partnered with the district and community to fund a brand-new hands-on learning facility for one of our most active programs.
Digital Scoreboards & Video Board
New state-of-the-art scoreboards at Chanute High School and Chanute Middle School, plus a digital video board that brings game day to life.
The Activity Bus Campaign
Our next big dream — a brand-new Activity Bus to safely transport students to games, competitions, and events across the region.
To support every student, every classroom, every day — by equipping teachers, enriching learning, and investing in experiences that make school a place students want to be.
We invest nearly every dollar we receive within the same school year — so your gift becomes real change for a real student in a real classroom, fast.
Volunteers. Neighbors. Comets.
Cassie Cleaver
President
Laura Kmiec
Vice President
Brianna Leroy
Secretary
Lori Kiblinger
Director
Angie Stanley
Board Member
Linda Duncan
Board Member
Wendy Jones
Board Member
Alexandria Moerlien
Board Member
Matt Koester
Board Member (USD 413 Superintendent)
Tommy Rodriquez
Board Member
Stacy Hare
Board Member
A registered 501(c)(3) public charity.
The USD 413 Foundation is a nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.