Education Foundation

Macon County Education Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 66
Lafayette, TN 37083

 

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Use this form to make a donation to MCEF (opens in Microsoft Word)
Donations are tax-deductible.
MCEF is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization.
Thank you!

 

 


Macon County Is Proud To Be A
Tennessee Three-Star Community
Since 1994

 

 

Since 1996

 

Mission Statement

The Macon County Education Foundation, Inc. enhances the growth and development of the citizens of Macon County by expanding educational opportunities.

 

Foundation Goals

To enhance growth and development.

To encourage Foundation development.

To serve as an educational resource.

To promote all levels of education.

To promote educational needs of business and industry.

 

Foundation By-Laws

The Macon County Education Foundation, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organization under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

 

Foundation Activities

bullet Serves as a fiscal agent for community development.

bullet Supports all levels of education.

bullet To provide financial support for education.

bullet Awards scholarships.

bullet The promotion and marketing of educational opportunities to and for Macon Countians.

 

Board of Directors

The Macon County Education Foundation, inc. is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors who serve three-year terms.

Pete Williston, Chair
Linda C. McCrary, Vice-Chair
Vernon Biggs, Executive Director
Carolyn V. Whitaker, Secretary
Mike Wells, CPA, Treasurer
Renee Austin
Ruth Marx
Ben Bray
Debbie Mason
Anna Dean Carter*
Jason Trent
Judy Clements
Janice York
Phil Hord

Honorary Board Members:

GeorgiaAnn Boles
Doyle Gaines
Georgia McClard*

Advisory Directors:

Director of Schools
School Principals
Rep. Of Upper Cumberland Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Macon County DHS Child Care Supervisor

*Deceased

 

Participating Banks for Donation Deposits

bullet Citizen's Bank
bullet GreenBank
bullet Macon Bank & Trust Company

 

To Make a Donation

All contributions to the Macon County Education Foundation, Inc. are greatly appreciated.  To make a pledge, please click here for a form you can print out and mail.  To make a quick one-time donation, please use this form (opens in Microsoft Word).

 

Applications for Mini-Grants

Thanks for your interest in the Macon County Education Foundation and the Mini-Grant Program.

The next Mini-Grant cycle is Fall 2010.

Please click here to download the Mini-Grant application.  (Opens in Microsoft Word.)

Questions regarding the Mini-Grant program should be emailed to Renee Austin at traustin@nctc.com or Pete Williston at pwilliston@citizens-bank.org

 

Scholarships

Please click on the link below for:

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements.
Scholarship Application.

Click here for scholarship criteria and an application form.  Opens in Microsoft Word.

 

For More Information

Please call or e-mail Pete Williston
(615) 666-2195
E-mail: pwilliston@citizens-bank.org

 

Thank You!