- The Dumas Education Foundation, Inc. received its non-profit status in December 1994
- Our mission is to solicit, manage and distribute funds to enhance the quality of education in Dumas.
- Since 1994, the Foundation has distributed several funds to the Grants-To-Teacher program. This program is designed to support innovative projects and creative teaching approaches in Dumas schools. Providing funding not otherwise available for such projects that have potential to enhance the learning process.
- Since 1994, the Scholarship Program has distributed over $320,000 in funds to students wishing to seek a higher level of education or a vocational agenda.
- The DEF encourages academic excellence by involving the community in the support and improvement of the quality of education. Striving to promote and publicize the strengths of the Dumas Schools.