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Loudon County Education Foundation

Founded in 1998 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Loudon County Education Foundation is dedicated to our mission: Investing in education in Loudon County by enriching lifelong learning, encouraging professional development and emphasizing business and community participation in education. The Board and staff work to ensure the success of this mission by providing a range of meaningful learning opportunities to residents of all ages. With a 25-member board of  directors that meet monthly, the Foundation has support from Superintendents from both the county and city schools as well as professionals from all levels of  business, industry  and community leaders who provide a unique perspective in  the operation of the Foundation. 

Our current contribution numbers for 2021 are as follows:

Great Idea Grants – 10 Grants awarded, $20,279.80awarded, impacted 3,200 students

Tate & Lyle Grants – 10 grants awarded $14,967.18 awarded, impacted 5,940 students

Total – 20 grants awarded at $35,246.98, Impacted 9,140 this year.

Imagination Library 

1920 Children in Loudon County between ages 0-5 have received a book a month for the year at a cost of $47,875.00.  Education Foundation partners with the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation, Kiwanis of Tellico Village, Good Neighbor’s Shoppe, United Way, DentaQuest and private individuals to raise the funds to provide this program in Loudon County.  $25,000 was raised directly by the Foundation, with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation contributing the matching funds to make up the difference.

Classroom Supplies Contribution:  $4,000.

$2,000 to Lenoir City

$2,000 to Loudon County Schools

Scholarships - $7,500

Young Achievers, Teacher Awards and Essay Contest $3,050.

Certification Testing $10,000

Giving for 2021 = $85,000.

Since 2012, we have been able to contribute over $885,000 in Loudon County.