Education Foundation

A thriving, equitable learning community in which every student is empowered to explore, create, and lead, and where UCFEF serves as a trusted catalyst for innovation, opportunity, and sustainable impact across the district.

Collaboration & Partnership

We build trust-based relationships with educators, families, district leaders, and community partners to achieve shared goals for students.

Stewardship & Integrity

We manage resources transparently, responsibly, and strategically to maximize impact for today’s students and future generations.

Access & Opportunity

We believe every student deserves access to high-quality, high-impact learning opportunities, regardless of background or circumstance.

Student-Centered Impact

Student growth, curiosity, belonging, and well-being guide every decision we make.

Purposeful Innovation

We support creative, forward-thinking approaches to teaching and learning that are grounded in strong practice and research.

Vanessa Thompson, President 
Amanda Frake, Vice President
John Mitchell, Treasurer
Aneesha Dhargalkar, Secretary 
Michelle Boyle 
Gus Brown 
Michele DeNardo
Jessica Lang
Kelly Midkiff
Bill Reichle
Molly Roberts
Mary Worth

With advisement from UCFSD Assistant Superintendent Michael Audevard and Director of Communications & Community Relations Nikki Laroya

Members of the Unionville-Chadds Ford community are welcome to contribute to UCFEF by online or by check sent to:  

The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation (UCFEF) partners with educators, students, families, district leaders, and the broader community to create meaningful educational opportunities for students across the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Through responsible stewardship of community resources, we invest in projects that extend beyond traditional school funding and have the potential to make a meaningful, lasting impact on student learning and growth.

We welcome grant proposals that address a meaningful need, expand access and opportunity, enrich the student experience, or strengthen teaching and learning. Successful proposals should demonstrate a clear purpose, thoughtful use of resources, and a meaningful benefit to students.

Who Can Apply

UCFSD employees and students are eligible to apply for a UCFEF grant. Grants of up to $7,500 are available, with applications accepted on a rolling basis from September 1 through May 1.

As you develop your proposal, consider how your project will make a difference for students and how UCFEF funding can help turn a meaningful idea into measurable impact.