The Washburn Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to the support of Washburn High School by providing financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants in four areas:

• Student scholarships
• Curricular activities and projects
• Extra-curricular activities and projects
• Staff professional development.

1. Through the scholarship division funds will be provided to students to help support post-high school education.
2. The curricular fund will provide monies to teachers and staff to help fund classroom projects or technology not adequately covered by the supply or book budget.
3. Through the extra-curricular division funds will be provided to clubs and activities to supplement the assigned budget.
4. The professional development division will provide funds for teachers and staff to participate in approved activities to develop personal and professional growth.