What are We?

The Edenton-Chowan Educational Foundation believes our students deserve the best experiences we can provide. Our mission is to raise awareness of needs in Edenton-Chowan public schools and to garner support for our teachers and students through financial means and human capital. We have identified three major areas where your contributions will unlock greater opportunities for our students: grants for classroom needs, field trips, and scholarships. We have a very limited operational budget, so almost every penny raised is simply passed through to address a need within the school system. 

“Mini” grants for teachers: Often, teachers see a need in their classroom for additional supplies, such as foam blocks, drones, books, supplies for a “quiet area”, or technology that brings an extra level of excitement to learning. We have a process for them to apply for mini grants, which are then reviewed and selected by our Board of Directors.

Field Trips: Providing learning experiences for our students outside of the classroom is incredibly important, and expensive. Our goal is to provide each grade with at least one field trip a year. This could be a ride on our town’s trolley, a day at the cotton gin, hiking, attending a play, or taking a class trip to Washington, DC. Let’s get our kids out to see what the world has to offer!

Scholarships: Is there anything more rewarding than helping someone achieve their potential? It is absolutely our honor to award scholarships to those students who have worked so hard and dream so big. We have several established scholarships but are happy to work with individuals to create new ones.

The ways in which you can partner with us in supporting our students and teachers is limited only by your imagination. Your financial support is appreciated, but we are also happy to work with you to look for creative ways to get involved. 

If you would like to make a tax-deductible financial contribution, note which of the above topics you would like to support. Alternatively, you can donate to the general fund and rest assured that your dollars will be used where they are most needed! Please be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we can send you a letter for tax purposes. Our mailing address is PO Box 206, Edenton, NC 27932.

Feel free to reach out with questions and ideas. We look forward to working with you to support the students of Edenton-Chowan Public Schools!