The Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence was created in 1986 to raise additional funds to provide meaningful educational experiences for students not otherwise funded by the school district. The Foundation is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of area business and community leaders. The foundation is funded through membership, donations, fundraisers and memorials, contributing significantly to classroom programs over the past 25 years.

The Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence serves the Utica Community Schools by sponsoring programs of outstanding educational worth that cannot be provided through the school district's budget. The Foundation forges partnerships with corporations, local businesses, community leaders and citizens to raise money to accomplish its goals.

Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence is to be a non-profit fund-raising organization that encourages and supports quality efforts by educators to enhance educational experiences for students of the Utica Community Schools.

Vision Statement:

To be a financial resource that positively impacts the educational experience of every student in the Utica Community Schools.