Sonoma Valley Education Foundation

P.O. Box 493, Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 935-9566


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Sonoma Valley's Non-profit Resource for Public Education

Founded in 1993 by a group of concerned parents in Sonoma, the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) exists to promote excellence in our Sonoma Valley public schools.
Fact Sheet

The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) was founded in 1993 by a group of concerned parents in Sonoma.
  • SVEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • SVEF exists to promote excellence in our Sonoma Valley public schools.
  • SVEF raises money for programs and materials that are not covered through district funds.
  • SVEF partners with other organizations and businesses to accomplish its objectives.
  • SVEF awards grants at various times throughout the academic year.
  • In 1999 SVEF began to award larger “impact” grants to outstanding programs in our schools (The Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, the Success for All reading program at Flowery and El Verano Elementary Schools, and the Digital High School project).
  • In 2000, SVEF opened an office in Sonoma and hired Tim Boeve as Executive Director.
  • In 2007, SVEF hired Fran Meininger as Executive Director.
SVEF Vision

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Our Vision is to create and support an enriched educational and community environment where all Sonoma Valley children may thrive, grow, and become productive proud members of their community, the nation, and the world.

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Links
  • SVEF Home
    Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Home Page
  • SVUSD
    Sonoma Valley Unified School District
  • Sonoma Mentoring Alliance
    Academic and Social Support
  • CCEF
    California Consortium of Education Foundations, statewide nonprofit committed to improving the lives of California's children
  • Sonoma Valley High School
  • SVEF Challenge Grant for Local Teachers
    Click here to view the requests from SVUSD teachers. SVEF has already funded 50% of each requests!
  • Teacher Support Network
    TSN Sonoma Valley Education Foundation recently adopted this dynamic volunteer program at Sonoma Valley High School
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