Mission & Objectives
EFW Mission
The Educational Foundation of Watertown, Inc. is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization who acquires and distributes financial resources for the purpose of promoting and strengthening education opportunities for both public and private schools throughout the Watertown Area School District.
EFW Objectives
1. Academic Achievement: To stimulate outstanding academic achievement and provide enhanced learning opportunities to students.
2. Involvement: To increase local business, civic, and private sector involvement within the schools of our community.
3. Recognition: To recognize outstanding achievement by teachers and support staff.
4. Creativity & Innovation: To encourage creative and innovative educational programs.
5. Cutting Edge Technologies: To promote and maintain use of the most recent technologies in teaching and learning.
6. Financial Support: To provide schools, students, teachers and communities with financial support and other assistance for innovative programs.
Kathy
Wagner,
President EFW
25 Years of a Commitment to Educational Excellence
and the Future of Our Children
What began in 1999 with a modest two donations of $50 each to two teachers, has grown into a powerful commitment to educational excellence for the teachers and students in our community.
With your support, we provided grants totaling $42,260 in 2023
685
PROJECTS
FUNDED
(Since 1999)
$330,316
TOTAL VALUE
OF GRANTS AWARDED
(Since 1999)
In 2023, we exceeded our target of $35,000 in grant awards, distributing over $40,000 to support classroom projects. Teachers have expressed immense gratitude for the resources these grants provide to their students.
As we look ahead to 2024, our goal is to award $50,000 in grants to teachers in both public and private schools throughout Watertown. A historical overview of our founding group can be found in this report.
That gratitude extends to you—the generous supporters who make this all possible. While the impact on Watertown’s classrooms goes beyond dollars, none of it would be achievable without your unwavering financial contributions to the Educational Foundation of Watertown. Thank you!
