About Us

Supporting the academic success of our children is an investment that strengthens our community. Since 2001, the Kennett Education Foundation has partnered with the Kennett Consolidated School District to encourage innovative ideas, invest in programs that improve academic progress, promote family involvement and recognize the outstanding achievements of educators.

The Foundation relies on donations to fund the many programs we support. These contributions originate from individuals, businesses (including matching gifts programs), foundations and other organizations (such as the United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Community Foundation) that align with our mission and the success of our initiatives.

Funds we raise are directed to:

Grants for teachers for innovative classroom projects and extra curricular activities not funded by the Kennett Consolidated School District's budget.
Scholarships to graduating seniors who are pursuing higher education and are recommended by Kennett High School's Guidance Department
Endowments that support the above programs.
New in 2010: grants awarded to students.

We invite you to join us in our commitment to the students of the Kennett Consolidated School District. We promise you will find it to be a very rewarding experience. There is no better foundation upon which to build the future of our community.

Donate

The Kennett Education Foundation depends solely on individual, group and corporate contributions to fund the many programs we support. We invite you to join us in our commitment to the students and educators of the Kennett Consolidated School District.

Since 2001 the KEF has partnered with the Kennett Consolidated School District to:

Stimulate innovative ideas
Invest in programs to improve the academic progress of students
Encourage family involvement
Assist worthy students in pursuing their college dreams with scholarships and awards
Recognize the outstanding achievements of educators

The Kennett Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. We have no paid staff, and very low operating costs, enabling us (since 2007) to direct 100% of membership fees and additional donations to scholarships and innovative classroom projects. All operating expenses are covered by grants and donations specifically directed to cover expenses. We raise funds through:

Memberships
Donations (including matching gifts from employers and United Way designations)
Planned giving
Fundraising events
Grants
Corporate Sponsorships
Individual Sponsorships
PA EITC program

KEF is a vital resource for bridging funding gaps and meeting the educational goals of future generations! Please consider making a contribution now. For more information on donating to the Kennett Education Foundation, please e-mail us at kef@kcsd.org

KCSD Payroll Deduction

In 2009 KEF instituted the KCSD Payroll Deduction Program with the help of Mark Tracy, KCSD Director of Business Administration. Teachers and staff of the Kennett Consolidated School District can now have donations to the KEF deducted directly from their paychecks over a 10 month period.

In it's inaugural year of 2009 over 160 KCSD staff members pledged to give over $9,500 to KEF through payroll deduction. In 2010 KEF saw a decrease in numbers with 99 KCSD staff members pledging $4,850. To continue the payroll deduction program, we schedule a kick-off at the teacher's back to school meeting.

A drawing is held for those employees signing up for payroll deduction on the day of the kick-off!

Congratulations to the 2010 winners!

* Pizza by Elizabeth's $50 gift certificate - Breanna Levi
* Champagne Brunch for 2 at the Mendenhall Inn $54 value - Jennifer Reinheimer
* Chef's Choice Knife Sharpener $100 value - Ben Green
* Full Car Detail $125 value - Lisa Mushnick
* Helicopter Ride of Philadelphia Skyline $255 value - Rebecca Wesselman

There is a deadline for signing up for payroll deduction. This will be an annual program with sign-ups from mid-August through mid-September. Each employee must sign up each year. Please go to the contact tab and request additional information on payroll deduction.

KEF Legacy Society

The passion you have for Kennett Consolidated School District can live on through your legacy and your participation in planned giving.

The KEF Legacy Society recognizes the Kennett alumni, family and friends who have placed KEF in their personal wills through bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities or other planned gift opportunities.

Members of the KEF legacy Society are helping provide vital resources to meet the educational goals of future generations.

Did you know?

You don't have to use cash to make your gift...Donate appreciated securities instead. The deduction is the same as for a cash gift. You do not pay capital gains tax on the transfer.
Give an asset that may help us more than it's helping you...such as life insurance policy that provides coverage your family no longer needs or real estate, second home or parcel of undeveloped land or even a collection of books or artwork that you no longer have room for.
You can make a gift at no cost to you during your lifetime...name KEF as a beneficiary of your will or revocable trust or of your retirement plan.
You can make KEF a partner in your giving...You can deed KEF your home but continue to live there or you can sell us property at a charitable discount.
Click Contact to request further information.

Pennsylvania EITC

GOOD NEWS for Pennsylvania Businesses! Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program allows businesses in the Commonwealth to earn a tax credit for up to 90% of their donations to the KEF. In other words, for every dollar your business donates to KEF, it would cost as little as ten cents. The $0.90 is paid by the state of Pennsylvania through tax credits. For an overview of this tax program see below.

To date KEF has received over $19,000 in donations through the EITC Program We would like to sincerely THANK our generous donors for their commitment to education in Kennett:

The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan)
GIANT Food Stores, LLC
National Penn Bank
First National Bank
Fulton Bank

All EITC donations that have been received by KEF are utilized to allow Kennett High School students to take selected college courses on-line.

The Kennett Education Foundation is approved and listed as an Educational Improvement Organization by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. This makes KEF eligible for donations under Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC.)

Businesses need to know: This not a grant program. Tax credits under this program are very limited and are awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Applications are accepted starting at 12:01 am, July 1st each year. All available credits are usually gone within 24 hours. To take advantage of this program, corporations generally decide in the fall, if their budgets will include money for this program. Businesses have until the application due date to determine the recipients of their contributions. Interested businesses must prepare and submit a short application (available at: www.newpa.com) Eighty percent of the money raised through this program must go to innovative learning programs as defined by the state. (An accepted program is one that is beyond what the district offers, adds value to the curriculum. General study habits, mentoring, drug use programs do not qualify). Accepted programs must be academically advanced (example: New AP course with local college partner).

For more specific information on this program from the state click on http://www.newpa.com or contact our EITC committee chairman Pete DeAnglo at 610-719-0427 or pdangelo@bmtc.com

Fundraising Events

The Kennett Education Foundation relies on contributions to fund the many programs that we support!

The following are KEF's two major annual fundraising events:

Annual Spring Banquet: For the last 5 years KEF has held a Spring banquet fundraising event. It has had increasing success each year, both in increasing in income and attendance! The event has been held at the Mendenhall Inn for the last few years, and has included prominent local speakers, a large silent auction and chamber music by the Kennett High School orchestra.

Monster Mash Dash 2011 will be the third year KEF has held a "fun run" family/community fundraising event. It's been officially named "Monster Mash 5K Dash Run/Walk and Spooky Sprint." It's expected to become an annual community event during the month of October.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Monster Mash Dash

The Kennett Education Foundation

Monster Mash 5k Run/Walk

Sunday October 30, 2011

Anson B Nixon Park

The Mash was a Smash!

Thank you to our 2011 Presenting Sponsors

and
Kids Spooky Sprint
The calendar may have said October, however the temperature felt much different. But that did not stop the fun at the 3rd Annual Monster Mash 5k Dash and Spooky Sprint. We had a record turnout of 300+ runners with several groups participating from throughout the community. The KHS Cross Country Team, The KMS Cross Country Team, The Garage Community Youth Center, New Garden Brownie Troop 414 and even the Bancroft Bear!
Congratulations to Bancroft Elementary – they are the proud home of the coveted “Participation Award” with the most registered participants!

Congratulations to our Overall Winners:
• Angel Rodriquez 17:43
• Lisa Finfrock 21:22

Please patronize our sponsors; we rely on their support!
Club Z Tutoring, Sinton Heating & Air Conditioning, Harvest Market, Palm a Bagel, Burger King, Just Legal, Friendly’s, Kennett Area Park Authority, Produce Place, State Farm Agent Mike Moyer, Giant Food Store, Kennett Fire Company, KAU, KCSD

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Spring Dinner

Don’t miss the event of the year .....

Kennett Education Foundation’s
Annual Spring Auction & Dinner
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Featuring Former Philadelphia Eagles Player
And Local Hero – Kevin Reilly
Come hear his inspiring story of overcoming the obstacles
that redefined his career

Tickets: $100 pp
Table: $900 for 10 seats
Become a Partner in public education in the Kennett Consolidated School District. Bring
your neighbor, client, or business partner to learn more about how KEF funds educational
grants in the classroom and scholarships for graduating seniors.

Online Ticket ordering will be available shortly

Participate in our Year End Giving Campaign and become a member today!

KEF membership is Rewarding!

The Kennett Education Foundation is actively seeking new members! Since its inception over 10 years ago KEF has raised over $300,000 to benefit the students and educators of the Kennett Consolidated School District. Our membership has been steadily increasing throughout the history of the organization as we continue to bridge the gap between district funding and the educational and technological needs of our students and educators.

Do you know...? How do KCSD educators view KEF?

Over 160 members of the KCSD recently became members through their payroll deduction program! That speaks volumes about our educators positive perception of KEF.

Get involved! Support public education in the Kennett area!
Supporting gifts can be contributed by members or non-members and are directed to the specific program (s) you designate.

To become a member of KEF complete the form below and click "SUBMIT" then click "DONATE" to complete the transaction.

First Name:	Last Name:
Street Address: City: State: Zip Code:
KHS Graduating Class (if applicable):	Membership Type:
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I would like more information regarding the KEF Legacy Society. Please contact me Yes No	Please select from the following how you would like your contribution to be applied:
Thank you for your interest and support in KEF. To complete your request, please click the submit button below. Once you are redirected back to this page, enter the amount of your membership and then click the DONATE GOOGLE CHECKOUT button. Then your submission will be complete! If you have any questions, please click the "contact us" link at the top of the page.

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Executive Officers		Board of Directors
President	Elizabeth Stinson	Carol DeBeraradinis	Geoffrey Bosley
Vice President	Susan Mangan	Barbara DeCarlo	David Ellsworth
Co-Treasurer	Karen Buchanan/Karl Bennett	Michael H. Finnegan	Toni Jaros
Secretary	Suann Hall	Loretta Perna	Joyce Parrett
		Carol Leach	Janis Reynolds

School Representatives		Ex-Officio Members
Kennett High School	Elizabeth Stinson	Korri J. Brown
Kennett Middle School	Jen Augustine/Suzanne Claricurizio	Rudolph J. Karkosak Ed.D
Bancroft Elementary	Lori Caldwell	Michael J. Kelly
Greenwood Elementary	Ashley Harris	A. Duer (Bud) Pierce, Jr.
New Garden Elementary	Regina Langley	Barry Tomasetti, Ed.D
Bancroft Teacher Rep	Kelly Figueroa
New Garden Teacher Rep	Beth Kuly

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