Education Innovation & Essentials

Impact Stories

Supplies for Success

The Tuchman Family Foundation created its Supplies for Success initiative in response to the growing need for classroom materials in schools across Colorado. Each academic year, the foundation partners with local schools that lack sufficient support to cover essential learning tools.

 

The foundation listens to educators' needs and provides requested supplies to support learning and student achievement. Without the foundation's support, many teachers would have used their own limited personal funds to equip their classrooms.

 

From crayons to books to mindfulness tools for mental health, the foundation has delivered materials to hundreds of educators and thousands of students throughout Colorado.


More than 90% of teachers spend their own money on school supplies.

Source: National Education Association

Supplies for Success

The Tuchman Family Foundation created its Supplies for Success initiative in response to the growing need for classroom materials in schools across Colorado. Each academic year, the foundation partners with local schools that lack sufficient support to cover essential learning tools.

 

The foundation listens to educators' needs and provides requested supplies to support learning and student achievement. Without the foundation's support, many teachers would have used their own limited personal funds to equip their classrooms.

 

From crayons to books to mindfulness tools for mental health, the foundation has delivered materials to hundreds of educators and thousands of students throughout Colorado.


Results

Highlights

In 2025, a Supplies for Success grant supported Sheridan High School’s new Construction and Woodworking program, funding more than 50 professional-grade tools, tool sets, and storage systems. As part of the school's growing Career and Technical Education offerings, these resources give students hands-on experience with real-world equipment used in the field. Learn more.

In 2024, the Tuchman Family Foundation provided a grant to purchase essential school supplies for 1,200 students in six elementary and K-8 schools in Pueblo, Colorado. "All of our schools have needs," said Pueblo D60 Assistant Superintendent Ted Johnson. *We appreciate that the Tuchman Family Foundation recognized this fact and responded with a substantial and generous donation." Learn more.

In 2023, the Tuchman Family Foundation delivered supplies to Traverse Academy, an innovative program for Cherry Creek students whose education journey has been impacted by mental health challenges. Teacher wish lists included calming fidgets, sensory objects for mindfulness and items with motivational messages.  Learn more.

In 2022, every teacher at Munroe Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary was invited to create a $250 wish list of supplies. The Tuchman Family Foundation delivered hundreds of classroom materials to 70 teachers and faculty working with nearly 1,000 students.  Learn more.

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