Welcome

The Marshwood Education Foundation was formed in 2009 to support innovation and excellence in our public school system. We believe that great ideas should be pursued! Our goal is to provide funding for special projects that will enhance the student experience but are not included in the school budget. Since our inception, we’ve funded a wide variety of projects in all major educational areas. From fitness trails to solar panels! From ukuleles to robots! From high school outdoor leadership courses in the White Mountains to backyard hoophouses (for grades pre-k-3! Check out our Grants in Action section to see!

We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation and function as an independent, non-profit organization of dedicated community members. We raise money through community events and through the amazing generosity of our Friends!

Our Mission

The Marshwood Education Foundation is an independent non-profit organization of dedicated community members. The foundation is committed to supporting public education in Eliot and South Berwick by funding innovative educational opportunities that fall outside of the responsibility of the school budget.

Our vision is to continue to strengthen MSAD35 schools through educational investment.
Our goals are educational enrichment, innovation and community engagement.

The Marshwood Education Foundation is an independent non-profit organization of dedicated community members. The foundation is committed to supporting public education in Eliot and South Berwick by funding innovative educational opportunities that fall outside of the responsibility of the school budget.

MARSHWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

GRANTS IN ACTION

Friends of MEF

Marshwood students engaged in learning

Friends of MEF is our monthly giving circle for people who want to support creative learning
across the Marshwood district, even when life is too busy to volunteer or attend every event.

Each monthly gift goes into MEF’s shared grant fund, helping teachers bring in new programs,
hands-on projects, special guests, and learning experiences that are not covered by the regular
school budget. As a Friend of MEF, you help turn good ideas into real opportunities for students
in every Marshwood school.

Friends of MEF receive occasional updates with photos and short stories from the classrooms and
grants you help support. You’ll see the projects you made possible and share in the excitement
when a new idea really takes off.

All Friends of MEF memberships are monthly recurring gifts. Donations are tax deductible as allowed
by law and can be adjusted or canceled at any time. Every level strengthens MEF’s pooled grant fund
that supports mini and full grants across the Marshwood district.

Choose your Friends of MEF level

All levels support the same pooled grant fund. Select the monthly amount that feels right for you,
your family, or your business.


Community Supporter

$10 / month

Join the core group of Friends who provide steady, ongoing support.


Join at $10 / month


Classroom Champion

$20 / month

Step up your support with a deeper monthly commitment.


Join at $20 / month

Most popular

Learning Partner

$25 / month

Our most popular level, providing predictable support MEF can count on.


Join at $25 / month


Innovation Advocate

$50 / month

Provide leadership-level monthly support for MEF’s work.


Join at $50 / month


Opportunity Leader

$100 / month

Make a significant monthly investment in MEF’s mission.


Join at $100 / month


Legacy Builder

$150 / month

Join a small circle of leading supporters sustaining MEF long term.


Join at $150 / month