Mission First

Remove barriers, expand opportunity.

We connect community generosity to student success by funding essential needs, educational opportunities, and school-based programs that help every learner in Davis County thrive.

Community members supporting students
Serving Davis County students with purpose since 1982.

Who We Are

The philanthropic partner of Davis School District.

The Davis Education Foundation exists to bridge the gap between what schools can fund and what students need. We work alongside educators, families, and community partners to create access, equity, and opportunity.

1982 Founded and serving students
92 Schools supported across the district
72,000+ Students reached each year

Mission First

Everything starts with student-centered purpose.

Our mission is to remove barriers to learning, provide educational opportunities for every student, and create partnerships that connect the community through giving.

Mission

Remove barriers to learning and expand educational opportunity.

We invest in direct student support, classroom innovation, and community partnerships so every child can access the tools, stability, and encouragement they need to succeed.

  • Access
  • Equity
  • Partnership
  • Student Wellbeing

Vision

To be Davis County’s trusted bridge between community generosity and measurable student success.

Values

Transparency, stewardship, collaboration, and clear outcomes for students and classrooms.

How We Work

Every dollar is directed with discipline, accountability, and visible impact in schools and student lives.

Impact

Mission in action, with measurable outcomes.

Annual impact highlights for the most recent school year.

2024-25 School Year

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Invested in students and classrooms through direct support, scholarships, grants, and community programs.

0 At-risk students served
0 Classroom grants awarded
0 Volunteers who showed up
$0 Family and student assistance

A decade of growth powered by community generosity.

Since 2012

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Every investment helps remove barriers, strengthen schools, and open long-term opportunity for students.

$0.0M Scholarships awarded
$0M Teen centers supported
0M+ Pantry packs distributed
0.0x Funding growth since 2011
Students engaged in classroom activity

Students thriving in supported classrooms.

Community volunteers in schools

Volunteers making a difference every day.

Students celebrating achievement

Celebrating milestones across the district.

Community partnership event

Community partnerships that drive impact.

Strategy

How we deliver on the mission.

We run a connected strategy that supports academics, wellbeing, recognition, and long-term community engagement.

Build Collaborative Partnerships

Develop partnerships with businesses, agencies, families, and community members that improve student outcomes.

Community Partners

Expand Educational Opportunities

Provide experiences, equipment, and resources across literacy, math, science, the arts, and technology.

Enrichment & Learning

Recognize Excellence

Honor students, faculty, and staff through scholarships, grants, and awards that celebrate achievement.

Awards & Scholarships

Support Student Wellbeing

Provide essentials such as food, clothing, and supplies so students can fully participate in learning.

Student Supports

Responsible Stewardship

Manage and allocate resources with integrity, aligning every dollar with donor intent and student need.

Financial Integrity

Increase Awareness

Strengthen outreach and storytelling to grow engagement and fundraising throughout Davis County.

Outreach & Engagement
Strategy in action across Davis County schools

Strategy shaped by the needs of students.

Every initiative is designed to create direct, measurable impact in classrooms and communities.

Leadership

Led by those who care most.

Our volunteer Board of Directors includes business leaders, community partners, engaged parents, and district administrators united by a commitment to student success.

Business Leaders

Bringing strategic expertise and sustainable support.

Governance

Community Partners

Connecting local generosity to student outcomes.

Partnership

Engaged Parents

Representing student and family needs with clarity.

Advocacy

District Administration

Aligning resources with educational priorities.

Alignment

Education Advocates

Championing access, equity, and excellence.

Student Focus

Executive Director

Guiding daily execution of mission and strategy.

Leadership