In 1996 a group of concerned residents in the Cumberland Valley School District had the vision to create the Eagle Foundation. Starting the Foundation made sense for several reasons:
- Cumberland Valley has many worthwhile programs and innovative ideas that simply cannot be implemented using the limited funds derived from tax dollars.
- The District continues to grow rapidly. The increasing size of Cumberland Valley’s student population makes it even more important to find alternate funding sources for some activities.
- Many District residents, graduates and companies have a strong affiliation with the District. The Foundation provides a vehicle for these supporters to help Cumberland Valley maintain its position as one of the finest Districts in Pennsylvania.
- As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Foundation is eligible to apply for and receive funding from private foundations and government sources that might not otherwise be available to the District.