FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What does my donation fund?

A: One hundred percent of all donations fund innovative projects for students. 

Q: How does the Foundation pay for operating expenses?

A: Foundation Trustees volunteer their time, talents and funds.  Trustee donations, initially, covered all operating expenses, including printing costs and postage.  Trustee donations, over and above operating expenses, fund the Foundation’s work with innovative projects for students.

Q: Do trustees receive a monetary incentive for donations they secure?

A: No, trustees are volunteers and are not compensated financially.

Q: How do I know my donation is going to the students?

A: The Foundation’s financial records can be viewed in our Annual Report at www.svfoundation.net, where detailed accounting shows General Donations, Trustee Donations, Operating Expenses, etc.

Q: What if I want my donation to fund a specific area?

A: You can earmark your donation to be specifically distributed to one or more of our seven core funds (EG:  $1,000 to Scholastic Enhancement, $500 to Health & Wellness). Tracking of each donation is possible through a code process. You may also make a general donation, which will be used to fund any innovative project the Board deems appropriate.