Foundation for Leon County Schools

The Foundation for Leon County Schools (Foundation) was established in 1986 when forward-thinking business, community, and education leaders came together to enhance educational opportunities and experiences for Leon County students to deliver a superior education. Under the leadership of its volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation remains focused on enhancing programs that include teacher mini-grants, dropout prevention, scholarships, teacher training, Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) development, and wellness. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Foundation: -Generates financial support to enhance educational programs benefiting students and teachers in Leon County Public Schools -Awards teacher mini-grants to enhance classroom learning -Provides funding to ensure at-risk students graduate from high school and move on to a career or college environment -Ensures that students in need have basic school supplies -Acts as a liaison between the private sector and the school district to provide avenues for business, industry, and community involvement and investment in Leon County public schools