The Friends of White Plains Public Schools, founded in 1997, supports students by funding academic and cultural enrichment programs that are not included in the district's budget. The organization is a nonprofit recognized under section 501(c)(3). ​​​​​Friends of White Plains Public Schools is dedicated to supporting students in the White Plains, NY public schools by (1) Funding academic and cultural enrichment programs not included in the District's budget, and (2) Encouraging greater involvement in and support for the schools by parents, the community, and alumni.