Polk Education Foundation serves as the nonprofit arm of Polk County Public Schools, helping to transform lives through the power of public education elevated by philanthropy. The Foundation manages a Free Teacher Market, offers classroom grants, provides reading tutoring to K-3rd graders, operates an at-risk high school mentoring program, and awards scholarships. PEF also supplements the PCPS budget to assist in the increase of success through student motivational programs, recognition and retentions initiatives, support of homeless students and those in great need, enhancements in the educational experience, and more.
Website: polkeducationfoundation.org
Polk Education Foundation Fund
Grants from the fund help Polk Education Foundation serve the Polk County Public School students who have the greatest needs.
Please note: Donations through this form will go to the Polk Education Foundation Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation. To give directly to the Polk Education Foundation, please visit www.polkeducationfoundation.org/donate.
About GiveWell Community Foundation
GiveWell Community Foundation (GWCF) offers nonprofit organizations the opportunity to invest in themselves through Agency Funds. GWCF also works with local service clubs, veterans groups, municipalities, and other community groups by offering Community Funds for the betterment and improved quality of life of our area. Click here to view all of our Featured Funds.
GiveWell Community Foundation works with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to build a stronger community throughout Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties and beyond through charitable funds and competitive grant cycles. The Foundation is home to more than 400 charitable funds and the Impact Polk and Empower Hardee, Highlands & Polk grant cycles. GWCF has awarded more than $525 million in grants since its founding in 1997. Click here to learn more about us.