A Foundation for Educational Excellence

Purpose
In 1990, the Newaygo Public Schools Board of Education authorized the formation of the Newaygo Public Schools Educational Advancement Foundation (NPSEAF).  The purpose of the Foundation is to provide additional educational opportunities for students of the Newaygo Public School District.

Funding of Foundation
No tax dollars are used to support the activities of the Foundation. Funding is provided by individual contributions and estate planning. One hundred nine (109) Charter Lifetime Members, contributing $100.00 each, provided the initial funding of the Foundation.

An appointed Board of Trustees oversees the NPSEAF by providing sound management, and making grant awards and supporting innovative education efforts.

Persons contributing to the Foudation may "earmark" their contributions to advance or help support special academic projects, i.e., grade level projects, fine arts projects, etc.

Foundation monies go directly to the benefit of Newaygo Public Schools' student. No Foundation monies support teacher salaries.

Grant Awards

• Micro Grants for K-12 Teachers which support special projects and materials resulting in greater student achievement.
• Scholarships for graduating Newaygo High School students
• The scholarship is to help advance the student's education experiences through further vocational educational training, community college, or university programs.

Financial Management
The NPSEAF is committed to careful, conscientious financial management of monies entrusted to the Foundation by individuals and estate contributions.

The following have been established to maintain that commitment

• State of Michigan Tax Exempt Charitable Organization status
• State of Michigan Solicitor License
• State of Michigan Charitable Trust Organization Approval
• Charter has been filed with State of Michigan
• Annual audit of Financial Activity completed and on file for public review.

How to Contribute
People interested in contributing to the NPSEAF may do so either through an individual contribution or through estate planning. A copy of the purposes and mission of this Foundayion has been distributed to the Newaygo County Bar Association. For Furth information please contact:

Newaygo Public Schools
Educational Advancement Foundation
P.O. Box 820
360 S Mill Street
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6984

Education Advancement Foundation Trustees

Larry Lethorn President

Paul Eno Teasurer

Ralph Burde Secretary

Mary Reese-Pumford Trustee

Jelanie Bush Trustee

Edward T. Grodus Trustee

Velma Matson Ex. Officio Member