“Investing in education is investing in our future. Together, we can empower every student to reach their full potential and create a brighter tomorrow.”
Our Mission
The purpose of Effingham Unit 40 Education Foundation is charitable and educational. Effingham Unit 40 Education Foundation shall be committed to promoting, enhancing, and assisting in the funding of public education in Effingham Community Unit School District #40 through the receipt and qualified distribution of tax-deductible contributions for the benefit of students enrolled in Effingham Community Unit School District #40.
Donations
Thank you to our generous donors for supporting education in Effingham Unit #40. Your contributions make a lasting impact on our students and community.
Scholarships
The Russ Marvel Scholarship Celebration took place at 5:00 PM on May 6, 2024, in the EHS small gym. A total of 61 scholarships were awarded to outstanding seniors pursuing various fields of study.
Teacher Grants
The Effingham Unit 40 Education Foundation funds teacher grants to provide resources like technology, books, instruments, and lab equipment, enriching classrooms and enhancing student learning.
How to Donate…
The Unit 40 Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible.
General Donations
We gratefully accept donations at any time throughout the year. You may make either a single donation or pledge ongoing contributions.
Memorial
Families and individuals can make a contribution as a memorial tribute to a relative or friend.
In Honor of …
You can recognize a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, retirement, graduation, etc.) with a gift to the Unit 40 Education Foundation.
Brick Pavers
Brick Pavers offer a way of recognizing EHS graduates, as well as the teachers, staff, friends, and families of all Unit 40 schools. Individual pavers come in 2 sizes– 4″x 8″ and 8″x 8″. Donors can have their paver engraved with names, dates, activities, records, or quotes, to provide a lasting memory while supporting the Unit 40 Education Foundation’s mission at the same time.
Thank You for your support. We appreciate it very much!
Donations can also be mailed to:
Unit 40 Education Foundation
2803 South Banker
P.O. Box 1075
Effingham, IL 62401
History
The Unit 40 Education Foundation began with the vision of some of Effingham’s business leaders, teachers, administrators, and caring citizens of our town. They created a non-profit foundation to raise money that could be given back into our school district to help all students in every grade and classroom.
Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible and generated through many different sources: fund raisers, community business leaders, class reunion donations, memorials by individuals and families, individual community member contributions, and many other sources.
The Foundation directs money from these donations to benefit the students of Effingham Schools in many ways. Classroom teachers can submit grant requests for classroom resources that will enhance students learning, such as technology tools, band instruments, grief counseling materials, library books, reading materials, infant simulators, and lab equipment.
One of the founding goals of the Foundation was to present a scholarship to each graduating senior of EHS. We’re not there yet, but we still strive toward that goal. In 2016, there were 37 seniors receiving scholarships through the Foundation, given by local businesses, community members, and directly from the Foundation, and the number continues to grow.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to achieve missions
“I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see God open up new doors.”
– Thank you