Annual Total Income

HEF raises funds to sustain vital programs in Healdsburg public schools. Since 1985*, HEF has shown a steady increase in support by parents, extended family of students, community members and local businesses. And, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised a record $305,000 during the 2006-2007 fiscal year. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, all gifts made to HEF are acknowledged to the donor and are completely tax deductible.

Income Sources

We raise the majority of our incoming funds through:

Annual Fund Campaign mailed each Fall
Adopt-a-class program
Business Partnerships & annual Town Auction
Historic Home Tour
“Night out with the Giants”

HEF handles all gifts with care, tracking them from our treasury through the Healdsburg Unified School District and the Alexander Valley School District receipt and expense processes assuring that the funds are disbursed per the request of the donor.

HEF also manages funds for academic and vocational scholarships granted to Healdsburg High School graduating seniors (click here to see scholarships). Interest income and any principal added to these funds is noted as income to HEF, and disbursements to scholarship recipients are noted as an expense to HEF.

Outgoing Funds

The majority of HEF spending is in disbursement of incoming donor gifts and scholarships with annual administration fees kept to a minimum by our volunteers. Areas of funding vary from year to year depending upon donor restrictions and school requests. Administration fees include the services of our Certified Public Accountant, insurance for our board, telephone and website services.

*Chartered as HELP, the Healdsburg Educational Legacy Partnership.