OUR HISTORY

The Lakewood Educational Foundation was officially established in April of 2003 after more than a year of study, discussion and groundwork. Initial inquiries into the work and benefits of having a local educational foundation were conducted by a marketing committee for the Lakewood school board. Once interested citizens of the school district formed the first Board of Directors, the Lakewood Educational Foundation (LEF) was established as an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The LEF board decided soon thereafter to create an endowment fund to be held and managed by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF). The organization also maintains an activity fund account with a local bank to supplement grant funding and to cover minimal operating expenses. Since 2003 over $555,000 has been awarded in classroom grants. See the Grant page for a listing of recent grants.

OUR MISSION

 Investing in the students of Lakewood Public Schools by providing the extras for education.

The Lakewood Educational Foundation has been established as a separate and independent entity to promote educational opportunities within the Lakewood School District. The Foundation is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, which consists of a volunteer Board of Directors (Trustees) with representation from each community within the Lakewood School District - Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Sunfield and Woodland. The mission of the Lakewood Educational Foundation is to invest in the enrichment of the whole Lakewood Public School District. The Foundation is committed to raising and disbursing funds to support educational programs and activities that promote creative educational opportunities for students by providing the extras for education.

OUR MISSION

 Investing in the students of Lakewood Public Schools by providing the extras for education.
The Lakewood Educational Foundation has been established as a separate and independent entity to promote educational opportunities within the Lakewood School District. The Foundation is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, which consists of a volunteer Board of Directors (Trustees) with representation from each community within the Lakewood School District - Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Sunfield and Woodland. The mission of the Lakewood Educational Foundation is to invest in the enrichment of the whole Lakewood Public School District. The Foundation is committed to raising and disbursing funds to support educational programs and activities that promote creative educational opportunities for students by providing the extras for education.
SELECT THE ABOVE IMAGE TO DONATE ITEMS

If you would like to help out the students of Lakewood Public Schools, choose items to purchase that are asked for by teachers and provide them to the school. The teacher of the specific apple will then contact you upon your form submission. We want to say a big THANK YOU for your help and support.
SELECT THE ABOVE IMAGE TO DONATE ITEMS

If you would like to help out the students of Lakewood Public Schools, choose items to purchase that are asked for by teachers and provide them to the school. The teacher of the specific apple will then contact you upon your form submission. We want to say a big THANK YOU for your help and support.
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