Get involved
We are raising $10,000 this year to start a community scholarship endowment for WCASD students. Every way to help is below, and one of them takes only a minute and a form.
The plan for year one
Year-one goal$10,000
Every dollar raised goes into the community endowment, where it is invested in secure holdings such as government bonds. Running the foundation, the fundraising, the marketing and the administrative work behind an award, is paid for by the founders.
Our schedule for the 2026 to 2027 school year, as of September.
- September 1
Fundraising kicks off
The fund opens for the year, through individual gifts, events and corporate match programs.
- November 21
Percentage night with Chipotle West Chester
Come in for dinner, and part of the evening goes to the fund.
- November
WCASD class of 2021 reunions
West Chester East on November 28. Henderson and Rustin are finalizing their dates, and both have agreed to partner.
- January
Charity Giving Program at Sedona Taphouse
All month, through Sedona Taphouse's own giving program.
- January 15
The essay contest opens
Seniors apply with a personal statement.
- April 15
The winner is announced
- May 1
Our first scholarship is paid
Directly to the student, as a check.
Give
A gift here goes into the community endowment, where it is invested to grow. Gifts and the fund's returns together pay for scholarships every year, so what you give keeps working.
Your gift is tax-deductible. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 42-3704788, and you will get a receipt for your records.
Give once or monthly, and your receipt comes by email.
Employer matching
Many employers match charitable gifts from their staff, which can double what you give at no extra cost to you. Ask your HR team for their matching gift form.
You'll need:
- Legal nameThe Open Road Foundation
- EIN42-3704788
- Address1427 Clover Lane, West Chester, PA 19380-5906
Ways to partner
Up to $499
Founding Supporter
- A personal letter of appreciation from the founders
- Your name on the supporters page, in text, for the year
$500
Avenue Partner
Founding Supporter, plus:
- Your logo on event signage
- A newsletter mention
- An Instagram and Facebook story
$1,000
Boulevard Partner
Avenue Partner, plus:
- A spotlight post on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Your name and logo on the site and in print
$2,500+
Freeway Partner
Boulevard Partner, plus:
- Top logo placement on the site and in print
- A social feature or reel, planned with you
- Recognition at Open Road events
- A yearly note on what your partnership paid for
- The Open Road 2027 Scholarship, presented by you
Giving in kindAny size
Goods, space, printing, food or professional time all lower what the fund has to spend.
Something elseLet's talk
If none of these options are compatible with your interests, we'll discuss what's best for you.
Tell us you're interested
Questions from donors
Where does my money go?
Into our community endowment fund: secure investments, such as government bonds, that grow passively. We award money from the fund each year while keeping enough in it to grow year over year. We can share our investment strategy on request.
How much of it reaches students?
Gifts go into the fund, and its investments add returns on top. Together they pay for scholarships each year, while enough stays invested for the fund to keep growing.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and you will get a receipt for your records.
Can I give monthly?
Yes. Choose Monthly when you give.
What if you raise more than $10,000?
It all goes into the endowment. A bigger fund earns more, so every scholarship after it grows too.
Who runs this?
Five people from West Chester, named with our roles on the About us page.
This is the year it starts.
We're building the fund now, and our first scholarship goes to a WCASD senior on May 1.