The world doesn’t stand still. Neither should education.
The West Geauga Educational Foundation (WGEF) is a nonprofit and volunteer-run organization. We award money for innovative and creative programs in the West Geauga School System. Our grants allow teachers, administrators, parents and volunteers try new approaches to education.
WGEF has awarded over $550,000 in grants to teachers, students, parents, administrators and other volunteers. Technology, techniques, tools and more have been approved.
Join us for a delicious breakfast on Thanksgiving AM at the Chesterland McDonald’s & support innovative programs & tools/equipment for WG students! Thank You!
Pancake Breakfast Flyer 2025
NEXT MEETING – Wednesday November 19, 2025
7PM
Middle School Professional Development Room
2025/2026 Board Members:
Kristen Foerster
Stephanie Gruber
Hannah Harris
Nicole Hutchinson
Kathy Leavenworth
Caise McHale
Collin Moore
Pamela Pudelski
Sara Sustin
Beth Wirick
Education & Innovation Needs are Growing.
Tax Dollars are Limited.
WGEF offers One Solution!
2025-2026 GRANT REQUEST Program
$25,000 available to grant!!
The primary qualifications to apply is a willingness to try new ideas, experiences, technology and programs with West Geauga students in and outside the classroom.
Not every application is funded. Not every funded program succeeds or becomes part of day-to-day learning. Visit the Program page to read about a sampling of what has been funded.
The West Geauga Educational Foundation was created in 1985 by a group of creative, engaged parents and is maintained as an endowment with a percentage of the previous year’s income used to support educational opportunities. In addition, we hold fundraisers each year to grow the endowment amount and thereby, distribute more grants the following year.
Visit the Donate/Join page or contact us at wgedfoundation@gmail.com.
We are grateful for the generous community support. If you’ve attended events like the annual Thanksgiving breakfast at the Chesterland McDonalds, or have donated money to WGEF, we thank you. For upcoming events, please new the News page.
Deadlines for 2025-2026 are:
November 14th (for consideration on November 19th)
February 13th (for consideration on February 18th)
Grant Application
(word & pdf)
WGEF 2025 Grant Application
(pdf)
Questions?
Contact Caise McHale
Phone: 216-789-4842 or Email: wgedfoundation@gmail.com
