The Philipsburg-Osceola Area Educational Foundation is a recognized § 501 (c) (3) non-profit group, as defined by the Internal Revenue Act, which was formed in 2014 and dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities available to students of Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District. The Foundation was established to receive the generous, tax-deductible donations made by friends of the District and to then use those gifts to improve the educational experience for all learners and in furtherance of the stated mission of the Foundation. In the future, the Foundation plans to offer scholarship opportunities, purchase and procure necessary educational resources, support athletic and extracurricular activities, and reward academic excellence and professional achievement, just to name a few.