The Foundation is available to all donors of different interests and giving levels.
Contributions, bequests, transfers, or gifts are tax deductible as the Foundation is approved as an exempt organization under section 501(C) (3). In addition, the Foundation is listed in the Pennsylvania’s Educational Tax Credit Program; businesses making contributions to the Foundation may be eligible for Educational Improvement Tax Credits (E.I.T.C.) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Board, comprised of school and community members, meets quarterly to discuss funding requests and to evaluate programs. Please submit funding requests at least two weeks prior to the first of the month (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) in which meetings are held.
The “U” Foundation recently funded these projects:
• S.T.E.M. – Equipment for robotics and electrical engineering curriculum
• School Climate Improvement – “Good To Be Union” T-shirts for students; “U” Flag; “Good To Be Union” Banners
• Career Development – PSAT test administration fees; SAT study materials