What is the Beaver County Educational Trust?
The Beaver County Educational Trust was formed in 1992 as a means of offering educational enhancement opportunities to students in all Beaver County schools – including public, private and parochial schools – at all grade levels, from K-12. Since that time, the Trust has built a strong working partnership with the local educational community. The Trust is a registered and certified non-profit organization with a 501 (c) (3) status.
What is the mission of the Beaver County Educational Trust?
The mission of the Beaver County Educational Trust is to broaden the opportunities for educational experience and cultural enrichment in ways that may be unattainable for individual schools, to inspire higher levels of motivation and achievement for students, and to build a reputation for Beaver County as a leader in quality education. Our function is to evaluate the unmet needs for quality education in the County, to provide leadership in developing programs that will address such needs, and to generate and administer the necessary funding.
What are the goals of the Beaver County Educational Trust?
Encourage all students to work to their highest potential. Reward teachers for innovative efforts and exemplary teaching. Build public awareness and confidence in our schools. Involve the community in ensuring a quality education for the leaders and workers of tomorrow.
Why was the Beaver County Educational Trust established?
The Beaver County Educational Trust has been created to support the educational programs and projects of all Beaver County Schools.
The Trust will provide funds beyond the normal operating budget for programs and activities that will enhance learning opportunities for students, encourage teachers to explore ways of expanding their students’ worlds of learning and provide a vital link between the community and the classroom.
The Trust also will serve as a trustee for various memorial funds that are or may be established in the future, which will provide scholarship opportunities to our students.
What type of programs will be funded?
All grants will be awarded by the Board of Directors of the Beaver County Educational Trust.
The focus of funding will be on teacher-initiated projects that encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward creative and well-designed instructional approaches to learning.
I pay my property taxes each year to fund education. Why should I give more to this Organization?
School districts operate on a relatively-fixed source of revenue, which are property taxes paid by residents and business of that area. This revenue is budgeted to provide for the obligation of educating our youth.
However, too often, property tax revenue does not allow for the funding of additional educational opportunities for students and teachers. To obtain the best possible results from our students, sometimes, we must operate outside the budgetary box. The Trust allows you to support academic excellence.
How do I know the money will be spent properly?
Requests for funding must follow specific criteria and a set process for review and evaluation. All funds are administered, invested and distributed by the Board of Directors.
All checks and drafts on accounts and transfers of funds shall be signed by the President and the Treasurer. Annually, the books of the Trust and the Treasurer will be audited by an independent public accountant.
Who makes up the Board of Directors?
The Beaver County Educational Trust Board is a diverse group. Each member has a solid background, possesses a deep interest in education and is committed to the highest levels of integrity. No Director shall receive, directly or indirectly, any compensation for his or her services as Director.
What is the relationship between the Beaver County Educational Trust and the fourteen school districts in Beaver County?
The Trust operates in partnership with the fourteen school districts. However, it is an organization that is independent of any school district and has its own Board, mission, bylaws, primary and secondary goals.
Are contributions tax deductible?
Yes. The Beaver County Educational Trust is a non-profit, 501 (c )(3) tax-exempt corporation. Any contribution made to the Trust is tax deductible, and a receipt for your contribution will be provided.
What is the Trust’s financial goal?
The financial goal of the Beaver County Educational Trust is open-ended. All contributions in any form will support the Trust’s mission. However, any contributor may target their gift toward a particular education-related goal or educational purpose.