Spotlight: Falls Church Education Foundation

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Mission: "The Falls Church Education Foundation’s mission is to ensure that our students are prepared to effectively meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Foundation provides all friends of the Falls Church City Public Schools with a means to contribute a legacy of support for the system’s educational excellence. Our commitment to educational excellence will guarantee that the unique identity and values of our community will be sustained."

Contact Information: Phone: (703) 538-3381; Fax: (703) 538-3381; Address: 800 W. Broad St., Suite 203, Falls Church; Website: www.fcedf.org

Financials: The operating budget for fiscal 2011 is approximately $190,000.

History: The Falls Church Education Foundation was officially organized in 2003. It is composed of a 14- to 16-member board of directors. They represent the Falls Church community - individuals, business leaders and civic leaders. Since 2004, the organization has raised $3.5 million - a portion of which has been endowed.

How you can help: The Falls Church Education Foundation gladly accepts monetary and other types of donations. For more information, visit their "How to Help" webpage.