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July, 2026

        The Somers Education Foundation had another very good year. This year, total assets increased 22% even after $84,679 in grants were awarded. This brings the total grants awarded since its founding to $869,781. SEF has had a total impact (grants + endowment market value) of $2,256,714 since inception. For perspective, SEF raised $14,000 and awarded $5,900 in grants in its first year. This year’s awards set a new record as the largest single-year amount awarded.

         The Geissler’s Receipt Program has been a mainstay of funding since 2007. SEF thanks the Nilsson Family every day for its incredible generosity. 

         Two new Named Funds were created – the Dumas Family Fund and the Kathleen Robsky Welch Fund. SEF thanks them for their generosity and belief in SEF’s mission. The Hartsprings Program showed steady results. SEF held a very successful event at The Iron Fox and received a gracious donation of $1,250 from the 40th High School reunion class.

          SEF lost a dear friend this year with the passing of Kathy Welch. She made the website what it is today. Her devotion to making SEF a success was unparalleled.

          A founding tenet of SEF was to build a sustainable endowment to be able to award grants regardless of the economy and fundraising efforts. It is working.

          SEF’s goals are, in the words of its first President, Lou Bachetti, to “think big,” grow the endowment, increase community awareness, and provide greater funding for educational opportunities for every student in the Somers Public School System. 

          Thank you for your generosity. This could not have happened without your trust and support. 

Paul Salva, President 

and the SEF Board