Mission

To enrich the education of PK – 12 students in the White Salmon Valley public schools.  

Vision

We envision schools where staff and community work together to provide engaging and innovative educational opportunities that prepare students for a bright future as productive 21st century citizens.

Objectives

  1. Provide funding for essential tools, training and resources for student learning success.

  2. Build positive community awareness – schools and WSVEF.

  3. Establish a sustainable source of funding.

  4. Enhance effectiveness of the Foundation through internal development.

The Foundation will work in partnership with the School District to achieve the following:

  • Enrich school curriculum.

  • Support staff development.

  • Strengthen education, business and community partnerships.

Policies

Among the policies that will guide operation of the Foundation are the following:

  • The Foundation will evaluate and fund grants that are identified as advancing the Foundation’s Vision, Mission and Objectives as defined in the application. Please see the funding priorities page for more information.

  • The Foundation will annually review funded grants as a means of evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the Foundation in achieving its Objectives.

  • The Foundation will attempt to provide support to the needs of students of all ability levels in its grant funding decisions.

  • The Foundation dedicates a minimum of 25% of all donations in a long term endowment to extend the work of the Foundation for future generations.