The Santa Fe R-10 Foundation, Inc. was incorporated as a Missouri non-for-profit corporation on May 10, 1994. The Foundation is governed by a nine member board of directors. One board member represents the District Board of Education and one represents District administration. The other board members are comprised of private citizens residing in the District. Current board members presiding are: Howard Dieckhoff, President; Deana Aversman, Vice President; Dennis Rolf, Secretary/ Treasurer; Merle Dierking, Lisa Nevels, Mike Knipmeyer, Randy Sleeper, and Amy Tracy. Since its inception, the Foundation has grown significantly and currently serves as an independent funding source for eighteen scholarships. In addition to providing academic scholarships to students and graduates of the District, the Foundation’s goals are to provide high-quality education by purchasing equipment and supplies which cannot be readily acquired with District funds, and to establish an endowment fund for long-term support of the District.

Presently, the Foundation manages the following scholarships: Beumer, Bill Fox, Brad Hemme Ag, Bricken-Groves, Curtis Buhlig, Dale & Deana Aversman, Donna (Rolf) Zitelman, Donnis & Greg Prather, Ernst Family Nursing, Gary and Linda Littrell, Justin Moenkhoff, Ledru “Ted” & Bertha Kirchhoff, Lester J. Rolf, Stanley L. and Vivienne E. Ponce, Greg and Donnis Prather, Sandra (Peters) Schroeder, Santa Fe Agri-Leaders Charter Members, Scott Duffey Family, Stoll-Harbert, Tina Jo Burton, Tri-City Country Club Scholarship, Uhrig Health Care, and Vernon & Frances Lueck Scholarships. During the 2025-2026 academic year, the Foundation voted to disburse $31,650 in scholarship funds to Santa Fe students and alumni. The 2026-2027 academic year budget promises to expend $31,950 thanks to conscientious fund management.

The Foundation encourages you to make your investment in the future of the young people of the Santa Fe R-10 School District. Gifts may be made to the Foundation to 1) Honor the memory of someone; 2) Fund a specific purpose or program; 3) Create a scholarship; or 4) Provide general support of the Foundation as decided by the Foundation Board of Directors. Gifts of money or property may be made outright, or they may be promised as part of your estate plan by will or trust.

For more information on contributing to the Santa Fe R-10 Foundation, Inc., please contact a Foundation officer or Lisa Nevels at the high school.

2026 Foundation Scholarship winners:

Beumer: Brilee Dierking Bill Fox Memorial: Karlea Bolser

Brad Hemme Ag (paid 2nd year of college): JoHanna Breshears, Kale Dierker, Brilee Dierking, Ethan Finkeldei Bricken-Groves: Brilee Dierking, Emily Ruiz-Avila

Curtis Buhlig: Kaylee Drunert

Dale & Deana Aversman: McKenzie Hinson

Donna (Rolf) Zitelman: Karlea Bolser

Ernst Family Nursing: Mia Lark

Gary & Linda Littrell: Joel Long

Justin Moenkhoff: Brilee Dierking

LeDru “Ted” & Bertha Kirchhoff: JoHanna Breshears

Stanley & Vivienne Ponce (1st year): Mia Acosta-Chavarria

Stanley & Vivienne Ponce (2nd year): Emma Michael

Donnis & Greg Prather: Clara Mae Vandiver

Sandra (Peters) Schroeder: Lillian Plattner, Amere Wilsie

Scott Duffey Family: JoHannah Breshears, Joel Long

Santa Fe Ag Leaders Charter Members/Plattner: JoHanna Breshears

Stoll-Harbert (1st year): Joel Long

Stoll-Harbert (2nd year): Stephany Ruiz-Avila

Tina Jo Burton: Mia Lark

Tri-City Auction: Clara Mae Vandiver

Jack & Micki Uhrig Healthcare: Samantha Mueller

Vernon & Frances Lueck: Karlea Bolser