Cincinnati — The district’s nonprofit foundation, rebranded this summer as KidFuture CPS, detailed Oct. 11 how it plans to operate, what it will fund in its launch year and how it expects to partner with Cincinnati Public Schools to raise private support.

Formerly known as ABC (Activities Beyond the Classroom), the new independent organization signed a memorandum of understanding with the district earlier in 2025 and formally began operations July 1. KidFuture board members and the foundation’s executive director described a three‑division structure — contract services (fee‑for‑service programs), student‑activity services (donor accounts for schools) and KidFuture services (district‑wide philanthropic priorities) — that will govern how the organization accepts and stewards money.

Year‑0 priorities and sequencing: KidFuture described the current fiscal year as “year 0,” a startup year focused on systems, governance, seed fundraising and a short list of initiatives the board prioritized after surveys of school leaders and community partners. The initiatives for FY26 include expanding student‑support funds for field trips and travel, piloting third‑grade tutoring support, addressing whole‑student wellness and convening workforce development partnerships. KidFuture said it will take donor interest into account before greenlighting major community campaigns and will return to the district for approval before public launches.

Governance and coordination: KidFuture’s charter and MOU call for district oversight in several places: the treasurer and superintendent are included in governance touchpoints; two voting board members are district‑appointed; and implementing agreements will include clear roles for school staff, KidFuture and funders. The foundation said donor‑directed accounts previously managed by the old foundation will continue to be available for principals, coaches and teachers with no fees and that KidFuture will handle contract work separately for items such as athletics and fine‑arts programming.

Launch schedule: KidFuture plans a soft, table‑seat fundraising event Feb. 28 tied to an existing district VIP/partner event and a larger “hard launch” celebration during back‑to‑school season the following year. The organization is already recruiting ambassadors — community and corporate supporters who will be notified and involved as priorities develop.

Ending: Board members asked KidFuture to coordinate closely with district departments (marketing, community partnerships) so partners are not solicited twice and to explore partnerships on long‑term projects such as stadium or field upgrades.