We Are Trojans.

As part of its strategic plan, the district has set a goal of being recognized as one of the top 5% of public school districts in the nation. To assist the district in this regard, the Foundation’s vision is to form a partnership on behalf of the students and community.

The Trojan Foundation formed with the sole intent of raising supplemental revenue for the Derry Township School District in support of its innovative programs and services.

In the face of shrinking state and federal subsidies, it has become increasingly difficult for the District to offer the very best education to our children. Local taxpayers in Derry Township assume almost the entire financial burden of the school district. Typically the District receives less than 15% of its revenues from federal and state sources. (Districts in the Commonwealth usually receive between 45-50% in state and federal funds.) The Derry Township School District began exploring the viability of an educational foundation in 2003 as a means of generating additional revenue. After a two-year maturation process, the board of directors incorporated the Trojan Foundation in 2005 as a private 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.