The Sequim Education Foundation (SEF) is classified by the IRS as a non-profit¹ public charity².  It was established to benefit students, teachers, and schools located in the Sequim School District. 

The future is in the hands of our children.

Sequim Education Foundation was founded by Lee Lawrence, Jim Pickett and Jeanne Martin.  It was incorporated in the State of Washington on May 4th, 2001 by Jeanne Martin, Jim Pickett, Walt Schubert and attorney Alan Millet.  They now serve the Foundation as Honorary Members of the Board of Directors.  

Alan Millet is legal counsel for SEF; and Jeanne Martin is CPA.

Inspiring Students to Achieve Excellence

As a non-profit education foundation, SEF is approved to: 1) Receive donations, gifts, bequests, and devises; 2) Manage and administer resources; and 3) Distribute funds, scholarships, and grants in support of Sequim's school children. 

The Sequim Education Foundation has a volunteer, nine-member board of directors elected from the community.  The Superintendent of Schools is an ex-officio member.  Two High School Student Representatives are appointed, and one Middle School Student Representative.

Operating expenses are minimal, so more of every dollar donated goes directly to help Sequim public school students, teachers, and schools.

SEF grant and scholarship programs are announced each school year.  Students, teachers, and/or schools may apply and compete for these awards.  Specially constituted committees chaired by individual directors of Sequim Education Foundation, and staffed by members of the Sequim community review applications and recommend awards to the SEF board. Every effort is made to benefit the most deserving students with funds available.

For more information, contact:  

Sequim Education Foundation
P.O. Box 3065
Sequim , WA 98382

Telephone 360-460-7465
FAX 360-582-9858
E-Mail: Information

¹  IRS Code, Section 501 (c) (3)
²  IRS Code, Section 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi)