2024 Spirit Campaign
The Education Legacy Fund is thankful for the generosity of the Wet Mountain Valley community through the 2024 Spirit Campaign. ELF received $63,834.47 in total donations! ELF is also proud to announce a $250,000 donation as seed money for an endowment fund. This launches a fundraising campaign for an endowment to continue supporting breakthrough educational endeavors in the Valley.
These donations reflect the value our local community places on education. The Education Legacy Fund supports all students in the valley, including home schoolers and educational institutions. We are grateful to all of our donors who make this possible!
Forum on Education in the Valley: Report Available:
On January 18, 2024, the Education Legacy Fund (co-sponsored with the West Custer County Library) held one of the most well-attended community events in recent history. An engaged group gathered to discuss and explore options,
opportunities, obstacles, and solutions for lifelong learning in the Valley. Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Facebook to learn more.
Education happens
within the context of a larger community. The Education Legacy Fund approach extends beyond the school to help ensure lifelong learning for all ages by providing the necessary support to do their best learning.
Our focus is on creating a sustainable and inclusive learning ecosystem that not only benefits students within the school system but also extends to the wider community. This approach has been shown to have a significant impact on personal and professional growth, offering a more holistic support system that empowers everyone strive for and achieve their best learning outcomes.
The longer term objectives
include the growth of our legacy fund to ensure longer term funding that spans multiple generations. To this end, the Education Legacy Fund is soliciting funds from estate plans, legacy funds, community generosity and grant making by institutions. We are very appreciative of the generosity of several local families who have already made significant contributions to our fund. We are also thrilled with a $250,000 donation in 2025 as seed money toward our endowment goals.