Celebrate 30 Years of Giving & Growing with REF
Rooted in Rumson Donor Tree
In honor of our 30th anniversary, REF proudly launches the Rooted in Rumson Donor Tree—a permanent installation celebrating the past, present, and future of community giving. With your donation, your name will be featured on the tree outside the MPR entrance, symbolizing your lasting impact on Rumson’s schools.
The 2025–2026 REF Grant Cycle is Now Open
The REF Grant Cycle is now open through December 5th. Calling all teachers, staff, parents, and students to take part in shaping the future of learning at Deane-Porter and Forrestdale Schools. Together, let’s continue to build on Rumson’s tradition of excellence and create lasting opportunities for our students.
Announcing the 2024-2025 Grant Recipients
We are excited to announce that during the 2024-2025 Grant cycle, the REF awarded nearly $170,000 across nine grants to the Rumson School District
About the REF
Our Mission
$3.8M Raised
$3.8M Raised
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of Deane-Porter and Forrestdale School students through fundraising and a grant process.
$3.8M Raised
$3.8M Raised
$3.8M Raised
Since 1995, Rumson Education Foundation (REF) has awarded nearly 300 grants totaling $3.8M in grants.
Make A Gift
Ways To Give
Please support the REF's goal of maintaining the highest level of excellence within Rumson Schools for the benefit of its aspiring students, dedicated educators, and this wonderful community as a whole. Here are some ways to give:
- Gift Online
- Gift By Check
- Gift Personalised Engraved School Bench
- Gift Personalised Engraved School Paver
- Gift Personalised Engraved School Brick
- Corporate Matching Program
- Gift Appreciated Stock