Jed Silversmith and Todd Unger are experienced tax attorneys with a strong commitment to K-12 education. Jed, with twenty years of experience, and Todd, with fifteen years, actively support educational funding through the EITC program. They manage Special Purpose Entities organized under Pennsylvania law, working through Montgomery County Scholarships, Inc. Montgomery County Scholarships Inc. is an approved Section 501(c)(3) organization d/b/a Friends of Education.
Brooke Mattingly is an academic development professional with a proven track record of facilitating major, annual, and EITC gifts for four schools in the region.
Together, they are dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on educational funding throughout the Commonwealth.
Our Mission
At Friends of Education (FOE), we are dedicated to fostering high-quality educational opportunities for children in grades K-12. We have successfully allocated over $17 million in contributions to more than 100 Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs) and Scholarship Organizations (SOs) for the 2023-2024 calendar years. Together, we strive to create a brighter future for all students by enhancing educational access and excellence.