Eastview Community FoundationFrequently Asked Questions
| Q1: | What is EVCF? |
| A1: | EVCF is a foundation that was created in 2000 to raise funds to enhance Academics, Arts and Athletics for students who attend the schools in the Eastview High School attendance area. Back to Top
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| Q2: | Are high school students the only ones that benefit from the Foundation? |
| A2: | No, the Foundation benefits students who attend the following schools: Highland, Diamond Path, Greenleaf, Dakota Ridge, Thomas Lake, Oak Ridge, Blackhawk, Falcon Ridge, Scott Highlands, Eastview and the School of Environmental Studies. Back to Top
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| Q3: | How are the funds disseminated to various schools? |
| A3: | The Foundation has a Grants Committee that reviews each grant proposal from various schools. The items that the committee uses to accept grants may include but are not limited to: number of grants received, size of grant request, size of program/school, number of grants from each school, etc. Back to Top
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| Q4: | How does the Foundation generate revenue? |
| A4: | The Foundation has been working with many local and metro businesses over the past eight years. These companies donate both general and scholarship funds. The Foundation also hosts annual fund raising events such as "Get Up and Go" and a membership drive. Monies raised allow the Foundation to allocate additional resources to its General, Random Acts of Kindness, Scholarship, and Endowed funds. Back to Top
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| Q5: | What has the Foundation accomplished thus far? |
| A5: | The Foundation has given out over $270,000.00 to 485 students post high school scholarships. The Foundation has also awarded grants for nearly $80,000.00 to the Eastview area schools. Plus $19,000 has been distributed to all the school to be used for Random Acts of Kindness. The Foundation has $52,000.00 held for future use for the Community, which we hope to grow to one million dollars over the next 10 years. With a million dollar "endowed" fund, we can use the interest on it to fund our various programs, and spend less time fund raising. Back to Top
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| Q6: | What types of students receive scholarships? |
| A6: | The Foundation encourages students with varying interests, grade point averages and special needs to apply. The Foundation strives to provide all students a fair opportunity to receive scholarships. At the same time, some of our donors create specific criteria for students who can apply for the scholarships they sponsor through the Foundation. Back to Top
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| Q7: | What is the background of the Eastview Community Foundation’s governing body? |
| A7: | The Foundation has a volunteer board of directors as well as elicits feedback from other parents who have expertise that can benefit the Foundation. The background of these volunteers includes business owners, accountants, lawyers, educators, marketers, self employed and government workers. Back to Top
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