Lawrence Township Education Foundation

What Lawrence Township Education Foundation does

Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation established in 1992 and headquartered in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, that raises private donations from individuals, local businesses, corporations, and foundations to fund innovative educational projects in the Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS). It serves a single beneficiary segment — the seven public schools in the district — by awarding grants that teachers and administrators apply for, with the foundation ensuring alignment between funded projects and district educational priorities. Since inception, LTEF has contributed more than $4.6 million across 1,104 grants; in the 2025-2026 school year alone it funded 52 grants totaling $82,183, spanning areas such as STEM, music equipment, library resources, special education programs, makerspace carts, and auditorium renovations.

The foundation operates a community-led go-to-market motion centered on direct fundraising rather than a software or product platform. Its technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website (ltefnj.org), an online donation portal powered by Givebutter, and a Bonfire storefront for alumni merchandise sales. Revenue is generated through multiple streams: tiered individual donations (Friend, Investor, Benefactor, 180 Club at $180/year, Patron, Partner in Excellence at $500+), a payroll deduction program administered by LTPS, employer matching gifts, direct mail, and annual fundraisers (Handbag Bingo in its 15th year, Lawrence Has Talent, Fun Run 5K). On the corporate side, anchor partners include ETS ($2.5M+ cumulative), The Lawrenceville School ($1.8M+ since 1999, including $80,000 in 2025), Bristol-Myers Squibb ($34,502 in 2024), and Church & Dwight ($10,000 in 2024); the foundation has also begun offering tiered annual corporate sponsorships (Silver, Copper).

LTEF is governed by a Board of Trustees led by President Charles Snellings (Church & Dwight) and Executive Director Bonne Giglio, with trustee seats intentionally populated by executives from major corporate partners and ex-officio members from LTPS and The Lawrenceville School. The foundation does not have subsidiaries, has not undergone M&A or restructuring events, and reports no parent entity; it operates exclusively within Lawrence Township, NJ, with no disclosed plans for geographic expansion. All donations are fully tax-deductible under its 501(c)(3) status (Tax ID 22-3192024).

Name

Lawrence Township Education Foundation

Legal name

Lawrence Township Education Foundation

Website

https://ltefnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lawrence Township Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises private donations to fund innovative educational grants in the Lawrence Township Public Schools (NJ), serving all seven district schools through community-led fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Grantmaking Agencies & Education Program Grants Administration (EDADAHAD), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Education foundation grants
• Nonprofit fundraising
• School grant funding
• Corporate education partnerships
• Community philanthropy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members at various giving levels (Friend, Investor, Benefactor, 180 Club, Patron, Partner in Excellence). Also includes payroll contribution program for LTPS faculty and staff.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Contributions from corporate partners including ETS ($2.5M+ total), The Lawrenceville School ($1.8M+ since 1999), Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Church & Dwight. Includes annual sponsorships.
3. Events & Fundraisers: Major annual fundraisers including Handbag Bingo (15th year), Lawrence Has Talent community talent show, and Fun Run 5K community event. Also sells APPLE Cards for teacher appreciation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lawrence Township Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises private donations from individuals, local businesses, corporations, and foundations to fund a Grant Funding Program for innovative educational projects in the seven public schools of Lawrence Township Public Schools. Since 1992 it has awarded over $4.6 million across more than 1,104 grants, with $82,183 disbursed across 52 grants during the 2025-2026 school year. Support programs include APPLE Cards for teacher appreciation, the 180 Club recurring giving program, alumni clothing sales, corporate annual sponsorships, and three annual fundraising events (Handbag Bingo, Lawrence Has Talent, Fun Run 5K).

Product overview

Lawrence Township Education Foundation operates as a single unified non-profit offering focused on grant funding for educational programs. The core product is the Grant Funding Program, which awards funds to teachers and administrators in Lawrence Township Public Schools. Supporting this mission are several ancillary products: APPLE Cards for teacher appreciation, annual fundraising events (Handbag Bingo, Lawrence Has Talent, Fun Run), the 180 Club recurring donation program, alumni merchandise sales, and annual corporate sponsorships. All offerings serve the singular purpose of raising funds to enhance public education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APPLE Cards: Applauding the Phenomenal Performance of Lawrence Educators - a teacher appreciation card program where donors can purchase cards for $10 (pack of 2) or $20 (pack of 5) to recognize teachers

Products and services

• Grant Funding Program Core program that awards grants to teachers and administrators across the seven public schools of Lawrence Township Public Schools to fund innovative educational projects, new technologies, professional development, and enrichment activities. Since 1992, LTEF has contributed over $4.6 million across 1,104 grants, including $82,183 for 52 grants during the 2025-2026 school year.
• APPLE Cards (Applauding the Phenomenal Performance of Lawrence Educators) Teacher appreciation card program where donors purchase virtual or physical cards to recognize educators at Lawrence Township Public Schools. Pack of 2 cards for $10 or pack of 5 cards for $20, with gift envelopes or email delivery options, and proceeds supporting LTEF grants.
• Annual Fundraising Events (Handbag Bingo, Lawrence Has Talent, Fun Run 5K) Three major annual fundraisers open to the Lawrence Township community: Handbag Bingo (15th year), Lawrence Has Talent community talent show, and Fun Run 5K walk/run event. All proceeds fund LTEF grants.
• 180 Club Donation Program Recurring annual giving program where donors contribute $180 (representing $1 per school day for 180 school days) to support LTEF's mission. Available as a one-time gift or pledged installments on a credit card.
• Alumni Clothing Sale LTPS alumni-branded merchandise sold through the Bonfire online platform, with all proceeds funding LTEF grants for Lawrence Township Public Schools.
• Annual Corporate Sponsorships Corporate sponsorship program for the 2025-2026 cycle offering tiered benefits (Silver, Copper and additional levels) to businesses supporting LTEF, including logo placement, recognition at events, and promotional visibility in LTEF marketing channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4.6 million+ contributed to schools since 1992
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ZenBusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor for 2025-2026 annual sponsorships.
• Metamorphosis AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCopper Sponsor for 2025-2026 annual sponsorships.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• South Brunswick Education Foundation: A New Jersey education foundation that supports innovative teacher-led grants in South Brunswick School District through community giving, corporate sponsorships, and signature events. Closely analogous to LTEF in geographic context, scope, and operating model.
• Hopewell Valley Education Foundation: A New Jersey education foundation that funds innovative teacher projects in Hopewell Valley Regional School District through community donations and corporate partnerships. Comparable to LTEF in single-district grantmaking, fundraising events, and corporate sponsor tiers.
• Princeton Public Education Foundation: A community-supported foundation serving Princeton Public Schools with teacher grants, corporate partnerships, and signature fundraisers. Directly comparable to LTEF in geography (adjacent Mercer County, NJ), nonprofit structure, and K-12 grantmaking focus.
• Hillsborough Education Foundation: A New Jersey-based education foundation that channels private donations into innovative teacher grants for Hillsborough Township Public Schools. Closely mirrors LTEF's model of individual giving tiers, corporate sponsorships, and signature community fundraisers.
• Montgomery Education Foundation: A New Jersey 501(c)(3) that funds enrichment grants for Montgomery Township School District through individual donations and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable to LTEF in single-district focus, K-12 grantmaking, and corporate sponsor pipeline.
• Pittsburgh Public Schools Foundation: A community foundation that supports Pittsburgh Public Schools through teacher innovation grants, corporate partnerships, and major fundraisers. Comparable to LTEF in K-12 grantmaking mission and multi-channel fundraising, though serving an urban district rather than a suburban township.
• Education Foundation of Sarasota County: A Florida-based education foundation that awards teacher grants to support innovative classroom projects in Sarasota County Schools. Comparable to LTEF in single-district/county focus, corporate partnerships, and signature community fundraisers, though operating at larger scale in a different geography.
• West Windsor-Plainsboro Education Foundation: A New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) education foundation that raises private donations to fund innovative teacher grants for West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. Highly comparable to LTEF in mission, single-district focus, corporate sponsorship model, and community-led fundraising events.
• Cherry Hill Education Foundation: A New Jersey-based education foundation that funds innovation grants for Cherry Hill Public Schools through corporate partnerships, individual donations, and community fundraisers. Comparable to LTEF in mission, district-focused grantmaking, and multi-channel fundraising approach.

Broad incumbents

• National Education Foundation Network: An industry association that supports and connects local education foundations across the United States. Not a direct competitor but a peer in the broader education-foundation ecosystem that LTEF could leverage for benchmarking, partnership, and capacity-building resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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