Kenwood School District’s Nonprofit Resource for Public Education
In 1999, a Sonoma Valley businessman stepped forward in response to the pleas of a group of valley residents concerned about the future of the Kenwood School. With his very generous donation of $10,000, the Kenwood Education Foundation (KEF) was launched. That businessman, although he did not have children in the Kenwood School, rec
ognized the importance of education to the lives of the local residents and local businesses. Building on the dreams of our founders, the current KEF Board of Directors is comprised of Kenwood School parents, community members, and business leaders working together to reach beyond the parent body and involve the entire community in supporting quality educational programs for our children. A nonprofit public benefit corporation, KEF raises funds to support programs at Kenwood School for which sufficient government funding does not exist. Among others, these programs include Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Lab, Library, and Classroom Instructional Aides. KEF hosts several fundraising events scheduled throughout the school year which include the KIDS Campaign, the Big Heart Luncheon, and Lights, Camera, Auction! Although our main objective is to raise money for programs and materials not covered through district funds, KEF’s Board of Directors works very hard to promote a positive model of cooperation between parents, the school district, and the larger Kenwood School community which not only circumscribes the village of Kenwood, but extends into the neighboring communities of Oakmont, Glen Ellen, Sonoma, Rincon Valley, and Santa Rosa. To this end, we also offer opportunities for parental and community gatherings throughout the school year including the New Parent Breakfast, Back-to-School Barbeque, and Grandparents & Special Friends Day.
