A Village of Infinite Possibilities The Marion P. Thomas Charter School [MPTCS] Foundation was established exclusively for charitable educational purposes. An independent nonprofit organization, the Foundation's fundraising efforts primarily focus on providing tuition support for Newark, NJ students who successfully graduate from Marion P. Thomas Charter High School of Culinary & Performing Arts and are accepted into colleges, universities or who will pursue certification in accredited culinary or vo-tech programs. This support serves as an incentive for alumni to continue their education at top-ranked schools and career-training programs. The MPTCS Foundation also secures grants and donations to support and expand education programs for current students of Marion P. Thomas Charter School, a PreK to 12th grade district.