The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Education Foundation, Inc. is nonprofit and classified as a 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 1990. It is incorporated under Chapter 10 of title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia. Initial funding for the Foundation was provided by Virginia's 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state. 

Funding for additional activities such as Envirothon is provided through donations made by individuals, corporations, organizations and other foundations.

Contributions to the VASWCD Educational Foundation are utilized to support educational efforts within the Commonwealth. The Foundation's goal is to award eleven (11) $1,000.00 scholarships each year to college students pursuing degrees in fields of study in natural resources.

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21st Century Pledge Challenge: The purpose is to provide 21st century conservation educational opportunities through the growth of the VASWCD Educational Foundation.

This Challenge is to Conservation Districts, District Directors, Associate Directors, Employees, Partners, and other interested individuals or organizations who would pledge a minimum of $1,000 for individuals or $5,000 for Districts or organizations over a period of ten years, in an effort to obtain a minimum of one million dollars for the VASWCD Educational Foundation by the year 2010. Donors will be recognized at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Contributions of any amount are appreciated and may be made in the form of cash, bequest, or real property.

George Beals Leadership Fund

George Beals' dedication and determination to conserve Virginia's natural resources is an inspiration to all those who knew him.  He led the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts efforts that developed statewide cost sharing programs, provided significant increase in funding to districts for staffing, operational support, dam safety and watershed planning.   In his memory and spirit, a fund has been created to develop and educate future conservation leaders in Virginia and memorialize his significant contribution to the conservation of natural resources in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  This fund will:  support opportunities for open, nonpartisan public policy discussions of conservation issues, and provide educational grants to individuals and organizations for leadership training.

Tax Exempt Status

Contributions to the Foundation may be made in form of cash, bequest, or real property, and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by the Federal and State law. The VASWCD Foundation is classified as a 501(c) (3).