PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION does

Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 that channels private philanthropy to the Park City School District (PCSD) in Park City, Utah. PCEF funds more than 100 programs annually benefiting all 4,200 PCSD students from preschool through high school, infusing approximately $500 per student into local classrooms each year. The foundation has disbursed nearly $1.8 million in 2025-26 and committed $1.9 million for 2026-27, supported by over 1,000 classroom grants to educators since inception.

PCEF's product surface spans three categories: sustaining programs (Preschool, Elementary Visual Arts, Afterschool, Real World Learning/PCCAPS, Bright Futures, Educator and Student Wellness, PBIS); grant mechanisms (Classroom Grants up to $25,000, Express Grants up to $2,000, and Innovation Grants); and recognition programs (Excellent Educator Awards). Underlying technology is standard nonprofit SaaS — Constant Contact for email marketing, RunSignup for event registration, and Donorbox for donation processing — with no proprietary platform components.

The revenue model is philanthropic: individual donations (including the $360-per-student 'Build the Foundation' suggested gift and the Scholar Circle $1,000+ annual program), corporate sponsorships (Event Network as Running with Ed presenting sponsor since 2019; Vail Resorts/Park City Mountain via Epic Promise; Zions Bank; Montage Deer Valley hosting Red Apple Gala), and special events (Running with Ed raised $350,000+ in 2023). Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, with 100% of funds retained locally. The foundation is overseen by an independent Board of Directors and operates with 1-10 employees from offices in Park City.

Name

PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Legal name

Park City Education Foundation

Website

https://pcef4kids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Park City Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that raises and disburses approximately $1.8M annually to fund educator-driven programs, classroom grants, and initiatives benefiting all 4,200 students in the Park City School District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Education foundation
• Classroom grants
• Nonprofit fundraising
• School programs
• Educator grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Park City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and community members supporting education initiatives. Includes recurring donation programs like Scholar Circle ($1,000+ annually) and one-time gifts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Cash contributions and in-kind support from businesses including presenting sponsors for events (e.g., Event Network for Running with Ed, Vail Resorts/Park City Mountain).
3. Special Events: Fundraising events including Running with Ed (raised $350,000+ in 2023), Red Apple Gala, and Scholar Circle events that generate revenue for programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises donations, corporate sponsorships, and event proceeds and deploys them as educator-designed programs and classroom grants for the Park City School District. It funds and operates programs including Preschool, Elementary Visual Arts (EVA), Afterschool, Real World Learning (PCCAPS), Bright Futures, Wellness, and PBIS, and administers Classroom, Express, and Innovation grants that let teachers design enrichment aligned with PCSD priorities.

Product overview

PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION (PCEF) operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that functions as a grant-making foundation rather than a traditional technology product company. PCEF's offerings consist of educational programs, grant funding mechanisms, and educator recognition initiatives. The core portfolio includes: Sustaining Programs (Preschool, Elementary Visual Arts/EVA, Afterschool, Real World Learning/PCCAPS, Bright Futures, Educator and Student Wellness, PBIS); Grant Mechanisms (Classroom Grants up to $25,000 for innovative educator projects, Express Grants up to $2,000 for immediate needs, Innovation Grants for pilot programs); and Recognition Programs (Excellent Educator Awards). The organization funds these initiatives through community donations, events like Running with Ed and Red Apple Gala, with an annual contribution of $1.5-$2 million impacting all 4,200 PCSD students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $1.8 million in funding supported programs and grants across Park City schools during 2025-26 school year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Event NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Event Network has been PCEF Running with Ed Presenting Sponsor since 2019. Their sponsorship provides substantial cash contributions for the event, which is PCEF's largest fundraising event of the school year. Even during the 2020 pandemic when their stores were shut down, Event Network maintained their sponsorship and CEO Larry Gilbert provided strategic guidance to help PCEF navigate communications and fundraising during cancellations.
• Kimball Art CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey local expert art partner collaborating with PCEF on the Elementary Visual Arts (EVA) program since 2012. The Kimball provided high-quality lessons and supplies while PCEF funded art teacher salaries. The partnership helped bring consistent, high-quality art experiences to approximately 1,200 students each year and is credited with the program's success leading to district adoption.
• Vail Resorts / Park City MountaincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Running with Ed through the Vail Resorts Epic Promise program. Park City Mountain also provides grants to elementary schools based on participation percentages ($5,000, $4,000, $3,000 for top-performing schools).
• Montage Deer ValleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for the annual Red Apple Gala, Park City's favorite fall party. Montage Deer Valley provides the venue for this signature fundraising event celebrating educators and raising funds for PCEF programs.
• National Association of Education FoundationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCEF is a proud member of the National Association of Education Foundations, connecting with other education foundations across the country for best practices and collaboration.
• Park City Municipal CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor/donor supporting PCEF programs and community education initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Education Foundation of Sarasota County: Funds Sarasota County Schools through classroom grants, educator awards, and signature fundraising events. Operates with similar community-driven model and scale to PCEF.
• Vail Valley Education Foundation: Supports Eagle County Schools through grants and community giving in another Colorado ski town. Directly comparable donor base, scale, and resort-community economic exposure.
• Edina Education Foundation: Funds Edina Public Schools in Minnesota with classroom grants and community giving programs. Comparable suburban/affluent-district education foundation structure and scale.
• Aspen Education Foundation: Funds Aspen School District programs and educators through donations and events in an affluent mountain community. Closely analogous to PCEF's Park City operating context.
• Boulder Valley Education Foundation: Education foundation serving Boulder Valley School District with classroom grants, educator programs, and community fundraising events. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and operating model to PCEF.

Broad incumbents

• Denver Public Schools Foundation: Larger urban-district education foundation funding a broad portfolio of programs across Denver Public Schools. Comparable mission but operates at significantly greater scale and scope than PCEF.
• San Francisco Education Foundation: Funds SFUSD educators and students through grants and corporate partnerships. Similar K-12 education foundation model but serves a much larger, urban district.

Regional players

• Telluride Foundation: Community foundation serving the Telluride region with education-focused grantmaking among other causes. Comparable small-town, mountain-community philanthropic footprint.
• Park City Community Foundation: Local Park City community foundation supporting multiple causes including education. Direct geographic peer with overlapping donor pools and community relationships.

Others

• National Association of Education Foundations: Industry membership organization of which PCEF is a member. Provides best-practice benchmarking and peer foundation collaboration relevant to PCEF's operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIBx4s1L6pxsU6bLb2AxbiA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PCEF1986
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/park-city-education-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcef4kids

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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