Golden Valley Educational Foundation
Overview
Golden Valley Educational Foundation (GVEF)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting Golden Valley Charter Schools
Our Mission: The Golden Valley Educational Foundation (GVEF) nourishes and strengthens the curriculum inspired by Waldorf education at Golden Valley Charter Schools (GVCS) by raising funds that directly supplement the GVCS budget.
How We Support GVCS: GVEF grants the funds we raise directly to the schools. The GVCS Board of Trustees determines how these funds are allocated to best support students and staff.
Thanks to generous contributions from families and the community, we help fund critical areas such as:
- Facility Costs: Including rent paid to the San Juan Unified School District
- Teacher Training: Supporting Waldorf certification and professional development
- Specialty Programs: Music, fine arts, handwork, and games
- Expanded Educational Offerings: Enriching the student experience across our TK–8 programs
Fundraising in Action
Our main fundraising programs include:
- Eagle Chase Jog-a-Thon (October)
- Spring Art Auction (March)
- Fireworks Booth (June 28 -July 4th)
- Annual Giving Campaign (in partnership with GVCS: July - June)
In the 2023–2024 school year:
- The GVCS Annual Giving Campaign raised $139,000
- Together with GVCS, we helped raise a total of $270,000 for our schools
Every Gift Makes a Difference
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us realize our vision of expanding access to a community of public Waldorf schools. Your support directly impacts students, educators, and the vitality of our programs.
Members
- Adam Perales - Acting Board President
- Racquel Rees - Board Treasurer
- Stephanie Parmely - Board Secretary
- Nic Crew - Board Member
- Nick Talbert - Board Member
Contact Us
For more information about GVEF, our meetings, operations or to share your ideas, please contact us at gvef@gvcharter.org.
GVEF meetings are every first Tuesday of the month.