Rumson Education Foundation

Since its inception in 1995, the Rumson Education Foundation (REF) and our generous benefactors have raised over $3.5 million dollars for the Deane Porter and Forrestdale Schools. The REF’s grants and projects provide new and innovative educational tools, technologies, and programs that would not otherwise be possible due to school budgetary constraints. Our REF grants have facilitated the implementation of Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) and the Google campus through the funding of Chrome books & wireless technology upgrades. Through the overwhelming generousity of the REF community we have contributed toward the creation of a state-of-the-art science lab, cutting-edge technology in the classrooms, music & art equipment, and many more significant educational programs. When you support the REF you support EVERY STUDENT in the district. Please join us in our mission by becoming a member of REF, donating to the Foundation, or volunteering for our cause to increase the educational values of our schools. Mission Statement. The Rumson Education Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of all Deane-Porter and Forrestdale School students. Through community fundraising and an annual collaborative grant making process, the REF provides funding for innovative projects, initiatives and equipment that enrich the curriculum and the learning environment within the Rumson School District.