Scotts Valley Educational Foundation
Our Vision
Our children are the heart and future of our community. Scotts Valley students deserve access to exceptional educational opportunities that inspire and prepare them for success through graduation and beyond.
Our Mission
SVEF partners with parents and the community to advocate for and fund essential educational programs within the Scotts Valley Unified School District. We are committed to providing all students with the resources and opportunities they need to reach their fullest potential, fostering a brighter future for our whole community.
Our Purpose
SVEF exists to fundraise and advocate for critical educational programs that allow our students to learn and thrive. We serve as Scotts Valley Unified School District’s primary nonprofit fundraising organization, dedicated to closing the gap between a basic state-funded public education and academic excellence on par with the best public schools in the area. We recognize that student success is directly tied to per-pupil spending, and respond to the reality that Scotts Valley schools are underfunded by closing the gap with community funding to offer crucial programs for our schools not funded by the state, including counseling services, libraries, music programs, technology and teacher training programs. SVEF is an all-volunteer organization that is accountable to donors, and adheres to the core values of access, responsibility, and excellence as the guiding criteria for our recommendations, decisions and policies.
Who We Are
About SVEF
Bridging the Funding Gap
Founded in 1984, SVEF aims to bridge the gap between state funding and the true cost of delivering a comprehensive education for our children. Although property and parcel taxes cover essential expenses such as salaries, facilities, and core academics, they fall short of funding the diverse programs that fully nurture our students' potential. Scotts Valley students deserve access to the best education possible.
A Difficult Truth
A high-quality education costs more than state and local funding can provide. Scotts Valley is the lowest-funded district in Santa Cruz County.(5) That’s why SVEF exists.
The great education you want for your children isn’t possible without SVEF, and SVEF is only made possible with your support. Contribute Today.​