mission
To strengthen and enrich the educational experience of all Bernards students by funding innovative programs and equitable opportunities through strong partnerships with families, educators, and the community.
who
BTEF is a parent-run, non partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that raises private money to support the Bernards Township School District.
PTO & BTEF
The PTO focuses on individual
schools. Education Foundations support district K-12 initiatives.
Together, we enhance each
child’s education journey.
did you know
There are 165 Education
Foundations in NJ
To list a few:
Princeton EF,
Ridgewood EF, Tenafly EF,
Moorestown, EF, Livingston
EF, Somerset Hills EF,
Summit EF, Chatham EF,
Westfield EF, Hoboken
Public EF, Millburn EF
why
Parents from Basking Ridge teamed up to establish the BTEF to fund innovative programs that enhance the current curriculum. We aim to fund teacher - requested projects that spark curiosity, innovation and excitement in learning, going above and beyond what is provided by the district budget. The BTEF aspires to contribute to our district’s continued excellence as a top-tier school system in New Jersey.
projects funded by NJ education foundations
Equipment for TV Studio
NJ Symphony Residency
Interactive Topographic Maps
Sports Video Cameras
Microscope Cameras
Literacy Listening Stations
Biotechnology
Orton-Gillingham Training
K-12 Chromebooks
Wind TurbinesNew STEAM Lab
AV Equipment
Thinking Math Classrooms
3D Scanning Technology
Professional Podcasting Equip
Adaptive Climbing Rockwall
our timeline
AUG 25, 2025
BOE APPROVAL
OCT 9, 2025 RECIEVED
501(C)(3) STATUS
NOV 13, 2025 OPEN FOR DONATIONS
& SPONSORSHIPS
