Warrick Public Education Foundation Inc.

The Warrick Public Education Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing education by supporting imaginative programs and projects within the Warrick County School Corporation. Established with the goal of promoting educational excellence, it operates as a broadly based partnership in education.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Warrick Public Education Foundation is to encourage, promote, and assist educational excellence in the Warrick County School Corporation. It focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages creative and innovative educational initiatives.

Programs and Grants

Teacher Grants

Since its inception in 1992, the foundation has awarded over $300,000 in grants to teachers in Warrick County. These grants are awarded each semester and provide funding for innovative and creative projects that cannot be supported through the standard school budget.

Academic Assistance

Annually, the foundation provides funding to secondary school principals to assist students who lack financial resources for further educational opportunities. This support includes covering costs for SAT, ACT, or GED test fees and college application fees.

Summer Musical Program

One of the foundation's flagship programs is the Summer Musical Program. This program has been running for over 20 years and provides a creative outlet for talented students in the tri-state area. It not only engages over 100 students each summer but also serves as a community event that educates and entertains local residents.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Warrick Public Education Foundation operates under an equal opportunity policy, ensuring that its programs do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Financial Information

The foundation is registered as a tax-exempt non-profit organization. It relies on donations and partnerships to support its initiatives. Details about its financial activities can be found through its public records and non-profit status.

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