Anderson's Children Claiming Tomorrow Through Education

Since 1986, the Anderson Education Foundation has nurtured a legacy for learning in the local public schools.

The generosity of donors has enabled the Foundation to provide nearly $300,000 in grants that turn good ideas into great learning experiences for Anderson Community Schools students.

As the community endeavors to revitalize economic and cultural development, it is essential to offer the best in public education. The Anderson Education Foundation is dedicated to this purpose, in partnership with the school corporation, business leaders, community volunteers, parents, alumni and friends across the nation.

There is no better legacy to leave future generations than a legacy for learning that will serve the community and its residents as the 21st century continues to bring new inventions and opportunities for all.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Anderson Education Foundation is to serve as a bridge between the community and the Anderson Community School Corporation to: encourage academic excellence, enrich the educational environment, and promote and support innovative education through the responsible use of community resources.

It's a Fact That ...

▪The Anderson Education Foundation is the best way to voluntarily support curriculum based projects at school.
▪The Foundation has channeled nearly $300,000 into Anderson’s public schools since 1986.
▪AEF funded projects engage some 4,000 children in fun, but meaningful projects every school year.
▪Anderson Community Schools employees donate more than $4,000 to the Foundation annually.

Anderson Education Foundation
Board of Directors, 2009-10

President Loretta Enlow -- Saint John's Health System
Vice President Jan Murphy -- F.C. Tucker/O.C. Clark Realtors
Secretary Nancy Moneyhun -- Moneyhun's Fine Gifts
Treasurer G. Ross Buckman -- Anderson Community Schools, retired teacher 

Jeff Dyer -- Purdue University College of Technology
Carla Rigsby -- Prudential Real Estate, Wood, Ross & Sharp
Gary W. Robinson, Ed.D. -- Anderson University
Carla Scott -- Independent Federal Credit Union
Becky Stratton -- The Hair Tree
Quang Vinh -- Community Hospital Anderson
T. Scott Vermillion -- National City Bank, now part of PNC 
Michael Widing -- City of Anderson

Anderson Community Schools Liaisons
Janet Burrows, Curriculum Director
Nancy Farley, Title 1 & Transportation Director

Anderson Federation of Teachers Liaison
Elise Matthews, ER&D Coordinator

Parent Advisory Council Liaison
Andrea Kirkpatrick, 10th Street Elementary Parent Club


Cynthia Staley Granger, Executive Director

The Anderson Education Foundation is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization and relies upon contributions from individuals, organizations, and businesses to support the endowment, grants, other programs, projects, or operations. All donors are advised to consult with financial advisers regarding tax deductions related to their contributions. The Foundation is not part of the Anderson Community School Corporation. The Foundation does not receive tax dollars for any aspect of its endowment, grants, other programs, projects, or operations.

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