Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF)

SVEF provides funds to enhance the academic curriculum and high-quality education in Scotts Valley! Today, the fund is valued at nearly $300,000.

Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) is a community-based nonprofit organization that builds public support and raises resources for quality educational programs at all four Scotts Valley Schools: Vine Hill Elementary School, Brook Knoll Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School & Scotts Valley High School. Our supporters include businesses, parents, educators, students and community m

embers who care about the education of our young people. Founded in 1983 in response to the negative effects of Proposition 13 on public school funding, SVEF was established to provide funds for district-wide programs. Since 2006, SVEF has given over $600,000 Scotts Valley Schools, based on current needs and focusing on programs that touch as many students as possible. In 2012 alone, SVEF donated over $183,000 back to our schools! In 2012, SVEF donated:
• $44,000 to provide counseling services at all four schools
• $55,000 to keep the school libraries open at all four schools
• $30,000 to support technology needs on each campus
• $21,000 to build an adaptive playground for our pre-K students
• $32,000 to fund a part-time GLAD coach to train ALL of our teachers

In 2009, the Foundation began contributing to an Endowment Fund to create a constant source of income for our schools. For every dollar raised, 15% is contributed to the Endowment. We are excited about our always growing Community Partnership Program (CPP), where businesses partner with SVEF and have their logos on all SVEF marketing materials while receiving tax benefits for donating to our non-profit organization. http://www.svef.net/community-partnership-program/

In 2012, SVEF started the Lynn Beebe College Counseling Grant, partnering with Lynn’s family. This grant provides SVHS students with financial assistance to obtain professional counseling and guidance as they plan for acceptance into college. One of SV’s most beloved teachers and friends, it is an honor to keep Lynn’s memory alive through this grant. In 2012, the SVEF Christmas Tree Lot was a huge success and all of the trees sold out in a record three weeks! We raised approximately $13,000 from this event. Mountain Charlie Challenge is an amazing day for riders, families, friends & Community. There are three different routes: 50K, 100K and 100-mile, with staffed rest stops and SAG support, followed by a festive afternoon with a BBQ lunch, beer & wine, raffles and a silent auction. Back To Nowhere is this year’s headliner band! And new this year is a Family Fun Ride through Scotts Valley! In 2012, SVEF raised over $30,000. Join us on May 4th and register now: http://www.active.com/cycling/scotts-valley-ca/mountain-charlie-challenge-2013

SVEF also conducts an Annual Fundraising Campaign, which raised nearly $30,000 in 2012. Please “like” us here on Facebook! You are welcome to come to our meetings the 4th Thursday of each month upstairs at @Bruno’s Restaurant in Scotts Valley, 7pm. We are 100% volunteer-run and are always looking for more volunteers!

06/13/2026

We would like to thank Town Center Storage in SV for their in-kind sponsorship! They have donated a storage space for us for several years. This helps us keep costs down and more money for our schools!

https://scottsvalleystorage.com

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05/31/2026

Only a few more days to VOTE for us to be a New Leaf Envirotoken recipient!

A vote for Scotts Valley Educational Foundation means support for all four of our public school libraries 🙌📚

We’re focusing on the Santa Cruz River Street store, so start with that one and feel free to vote for us at the other stores as well.

VOTE here:

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05/29/2026

See you tonight! 5pm-8pm at SkyPark!

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05/22/2026

Come on out to Steel Bonnet for our SVEF night! We’ve got live bands from SVUSD student bands The Queen Remains (they’re currently playing a Sublime cover!) and The Delirious. $1 per beer goes to SVEF. It’s a lovely night for live music and supporting local SV schools. ❤️

05/13/2026

Become a Hometown Hero and help SVEF fund our libraries next year!

Build your brand. Invest in schools. Strengthen our community.

Reach out to: [email protected] today to join our business sponsorship program.

05/12/2026

Are you a local Realtor looking to stand out in a competitive market? You understand better than most how strongly great schools influence the value and appeal of a community. Families choose Scotts Valley because of our exceptional schools — and together, we can help keep them strong.

We are raising funds to support the libraries at all four Scotts Valley Unified School District public schools, ensuring students continue to have access to the resources and opportunities they deserve.

Join our Honor Roll of Real Estate Professionals and demonstrate your commitment to the community while helping us reach this important goal.

Email: [email protected] to learn more.

Strong Schools. Strong Community. Together We Are Scotts Valley.

Scotts Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) Business Survey

01/27/2026

Calling all Scotts Valley businesses! We'd love to hear from you about how you support local organizations.

Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey. Thank you to all the business owners who have already given us their input!

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01/23/2026

There are a lot of events happening around the District! Here are a few highlights:
SVHS Goodwill Truck Fundraiser, 01/24
Let's stuff the truck for the Class of 2026. A Goodwill Truck will be at the high school on Saturday (1/24) from 9am - 3pm to accept donations. Funds raised from filling the truck will go to support Grad Night and other senior activities

SVMS Frozen Junior Play, 02/06-02/07
More information and tickets: https://svms.scottsvalleyusd.org/o/svms/article/2636380

Vine Hill’s Speakeasy Soiree Auction, 02/21
Step back into the 1920s at the iconic Cocoanut Grove for a dazzling speakeasy-themed evening to support Vine Hill Elementary School. Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vine-hill-auction-gala--2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgmQNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaRkFZdTlkdW4yaTVLNGVLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHufoG1lHfIfeSmArG_Vq2cmP4wdNGVQ3bVU-BY9WHBNjVg-4d9QMQdbtAqEB_aem__w3WwKjs5WmNVoo18_NCQQ

SVMS Night at Santa Cruz Warriors and Woodstocks Fundraiser, 02/27
Get basketball game tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Scottsvalley37

Brook Knoll’s “Saved by the Bid” Auction, 03/28
Tickets on sale now: https://bkepta.ejoinme.org/savedbythebid

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5610 Scotts Valley Drive STE B-173
Scotts Valley, CA
95066

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