ABOUT UCAF

Mission:

Awarding scholarships to qualified Upper Columbia Academy students year after year by developing partnerships with individuals, families and groups who desire to invest lasting financial support.

History

The history of the UCA Foundation is really quite simple. The thought of creating the Foundation began during an alumni weekend in 2003, when a group of friends were talking together about the need. After a few more meets discussing the details and planning, and the gift of some generous seed money, the Foundation was built with the simple idea of helping UCA students receive scholarships year after year.

  • The Foundation is a 501(C)3 organization that began in 2003 and incorporated in 2004.
  • Charitable alumni and friends of UCA help to fund scholarships for qualified students to attend UCA.
  • Applications for UCA Foundation scholarships are received throughout the year, then evaluated and awarded in September during the start of the UCA school year.
  • Each year, numerous students are awarded scholarships through the Foundation.
  • The Foundation is committed to investing and administrating your charitable gifts to their maximum potential.

Objectives:

  • To financially assist qualified student that wish to attend UCA.
  • To build a vibrant community of like-minded, supporting and caring people who are passionate about helping students attend UCA.
  • To adhere to an efficient and effective financial investment model, which is professionally managed for growth toward increased scholarship funds.
  • To partner with UCA alumni, friends and family in creating innovative and lasting ways to financially help and award UCA students , year after year.

Not every qualified student desiring to attend UCA is financially able. Though its rewards are great, UCA is a costly education. More often than not, it can be quite a sacrifice and a steep budget . This is the reason the UCA Foundation was formed. Students are selected for UCAF Scholarships based upon either financial need or academic/music/godly character merits.

The Foundation has the capability to work with you, your financial advisor and/or legal counsel to help you maximize both your tax advantages and your impact on the lives of qualified young people both now and into the future. Contact us today to learn how we can help you empower the success for UCA students through your financial gift.

How We Do It:

  • The Foundation is a well-established organization that began in 2003 and incorporated in 2004.
  • The Foundation reaches charitable alumni and friends of UCA who fund endowments, which generate income to fund scholarships for qualified students to attend UCA.
  • Applications for scholarships are always welcomed.
  • The Foundation awards scholarships to numerous students each year.

UCA Foundation Structure:

  • A foundation is a 501(C)3 tax-exempt public entity which enables you to accomplish your charitable goals with tax benefits. Your financial contributions become part of an endowment fund that is professionally managed.
  • The Foundation Board is governed by its Mission Statement and Bylaws. Board members sign conflict of interest and confidentiality statements.
  • The UCAF is registered with the Washington Secretary of State; Washington Trust Bank manages its investments.
  • The Board consists of volunteers who are alumni and friends of UCA and oversee operation of the UCA Foundation. The focus of this Board is the qualified young people who need financial assistance in order to attend UCA.
  • Scholarships are awarded to meet specific needs of students.