The mission of the Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel is to work with the schools of RSU 21 to inspire and ignite young minds by funding creative and innovative programs for students and professional development for teachers and other staff.

We inspire and ignite:

Experiential learning.
Leadership and entrepreneurship.
Enthusiastic lifelong learners.
Student aspirations through creativity and curiosity.
Risk-taking.
Teachers through professional development.

The Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel (EFKA) is dedicated to enhancing academic excellence in grades K-12 in the public schools of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. EFKA works in partnership with administrators, teachers and community members to help provide students with inspiring, creative and innovative programs. For every dollar raised, 84 cents is spent on grants for K-12 students and staff.

EFKA is an independent, charitable 501(c)(3) organization, governed by an unpaid Board of Directors. EFKA has no office space or paid staff; all work is conducted by volunteers including young people, parents, grandparents, and other individuals—both active and retired, both year-round and part-year residents.

EFKA raises private funds from residents and other generous individuals and from area businesses and non-profits. Everything we accomplish on behalf of our children is made possible by our communities’ generous gifts of time and money.

EFKA accomplishes its mission through grant-making and other initiatives that celebrate learning. Grants are of two types. Professional development grants aim to enhance knowledge and application of best practices in education. Grants for student programs aim to increase students’ ability to succeed in the 21st century economy by supporting hands-on learning and cutting-edge ideas.

EFKA Fundraising Gala - A Night Under the Stars

Inspire and Ignite Learning in the Kennebunks and Arundel

Team Members