Bison Fund

BISON Children's Scholarship Fund is a non-profit offering privately funded K-12 tuition assistance. Its core program empowers low-income Western New York families with financial support for private school enrollment. This model facilitates parental choice, granting access to diverse learning environments and fostering student development through strategic scholarship allocation.

Founded in 1995 by Paul Bauer, Tom Beecher, and Chris Jacobs, BISON Children's Scholarship Fund arose from a belief in educational equity. The founders recognized financial limits often restricted families' school options, regardless of needs. Their insight: all parents deserve freedom to choose optimal educational paths, leading to this impactful initiative.

The fund serves low-income Western New York families, enabling children to attend private K-12 institutions. BISON Children's Scholarship Fund envisions a future where economic status does not limit educational opportunity, actively providing families with meaningful school choices. Its mission focuses on fostering student success and strengthening the community.