Education Foundation

What Education Foundation does

The Education Foundation of Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and incorporated in 1991, operating from a PO Box in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Its sole programmatic beneficiary is the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools (ECPPS) district, which serves over 5,000 students across twelve schools. The foundation functions as the district's primary community fundraising vehicle, channeling donations, event proceeds, and endowment income into competitive impact grants for teachers (up to $1,000 per classroom project), recognition awards (Teacher of the Year), scholarships for graduating seniors (including a $5,000 STEM scholarship and the Shrimanker Family Scholarship), and community programs such as the ECP Backpacks Program (weekend food for food-insecure students, in partnership with the Food Bank of the Albemarle) and the All Kids Swim program (free kindergarten swim lessons delivered with the Albemarle Family YMCA).

The foundation operates a portfolio of designated named donation funds (Wilma D. Flood English and Literacy Fund, James R. and Grace Gray Social Studies and History Fund, Francine Jones Sanders Math and Science Fund, Judy Boyer Williams Literature Fine Arts Fund, Class of 1971 Unity Fund for Media Centers, Julie Bridges Fund for Narrative Storytelling) alongside its flagship programs. It is governed by a volunteer board of approximately fifteen members, including the ECPPS superintendent and a Board of Education representative; the organization has no formal employees. Since inception it has disbursed over $1,000,000 to the district, anchored by a $100,000 BB&T Endowment Fund established in 1991.

Revenue mechanics rely on a community-led, event-driven go-to-market: individual and corporate donations (tax-deductible via 501(c)(3) status), annual fundraising events led by the Golf Classic, designated named fund contributions, and interest income from the endowment. Distribution to ECPPS flows directly through competitive grant applications and partnership-mediated program delivery. Marketing channels are limited to the foundation's website (theeducationfoundation.net), a Facebook page, and event-based outreach. The foundation is not a technology company and has no proprietary software, API, or AI/ML components.

Name

Education Foundation

Legal name

The Education Foundation of Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Public Schools

Website

https://theeducationfoundation.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Education Foundation of Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and disburses community donations, event proceeds, and endowment income to support the ECPPS district's 12 schools and 5,000+ students through teacher grants, scholarships, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Education grants
• Scholarship programs
• Classroom impact grants
• Community fundraising
• Endowment management

Headquarters

HQ city

Elizabeth City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation receives charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank community. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donors can contribute to general funds or specific designated funds such as the Wilma D. Flood English and Literacy Fund, James R. and Grace Gray Social Studies and History Fund, and others.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events such as the Golf Classic generate revenue through team registrations ($450-$550 for foursomes), hole sponsorships ($100-$150), and headline corporate sponsorships ($1,000). This provides a significant source of supplemental funding for educational programs.
3. Endowment Income: The BB&T Endowment Fund, established in 1991 with a $100,000 gift, generates interest income that supports the foundation's daily mission and sustains initiatives for ECPPS students and educators. The endowment remains intact as a long-term asset.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Education Foundation of Elizabeth City – Pasquotank Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and disburses charitable funds to supplement public education in the ECPPS district. Its core offerings include competitive classroom impact grants (up to $1,000 per teacher), scholarship programs for graduating seniors (including a $5,000 STEM scholarship), the Teacher of the Year recognition program, endowed funds such as the $100,000 BB&T Endowment Fund, and community support initiatives (All Kids Swim kindergarten water-safety lessons and the ECP Backpacks weekend food program).

Product overview

Education Foundation of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a collection of educational support programs rather than a commercial product. The Foundation's offerings include endowment funds (BB&T Endowment Fund), competitive grant programs for teachers (Martha Ann Ward Swain Impact Grants, Martha Ann Ward Swain Innovative Grants), scholarship programs (Annette W. Small STEM Scholarship, Shrimanker Family Scholarship Fund, Education Foundation Senior Scholarships), recognition programs (Teacher of the Year), and community support initiatives (All Kids Swim Program, ECP Backpacks Program). These programs are funded through designated donation funds including the Wilma D. Flood English and Literacy Fund, James R. and Grace Gray Social Studies and History Fund, Francine Jones Sanders Math and Science Fund, Judy Boyer Williams Literature Fine Arts Fund, Class of 1971 Unity Fund for Media Centers, and the Julie Bridges Fund for Narrative Storytelling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BB&T Endowment Fund
• Martha Ann Ward Swain Impact Grants
• Teacher of the Year Recognition Program
• All Kids Swim Program
• ECP Backpacks Program
• Annette W. Small STEM Scholarship
• Shrimanker Family Scholarship Fund
• Education Foundation Senior Scholarships
• Wilma D. Flood English and Literacy Fund
• James R. and Grace Gray Social Studies and History Fund
• Francine Jones Sanders Math and Science Fund
• Judy Boyer Williams Literature Fine Arts Fund
• Class of 1971 Unity Fund for Media Centers
• Julie Bridges Fund for Narrative Storytelling

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,000,000 in total funding provided to ECPPS schools since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albemarle Area United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization that works with the Education Foundation to strengthen the educational system and enhance outcomes for children in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank area.
• Albemarle Family YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the foundation on the All Kids Swim program, providing free swimming lessons for all kindergartners in the ECPPS system. The YMCA holds fundraisers to cover program costs, with foundation support.
• College of the AlbemarleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting the foundation's mission to facilitate excellence in education within the local community.
• City of Elizabeth CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner working with the foundation to strengthen the educational system and support public school education in the community.
• Elizabeth City Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness community organization that supports the foundation's efforts to enhance educational outcomes, attracting businesses and families to the Elizabeth City area.
• Elizabeth City - Pasquotank Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe primary beneficiary and strategic partner of the Education Foundation. The foundation supports the school district's Board of Education, Superintendent, principals, teachers, students, and parents/guardians in achieving educational excellence.
• Elizabeth City State University FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education foundation partner supporting the mission of facilitating excellence in education within the local community.
• Elizabeth City Convention and Visitors BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism organization that supports community educational initiatives and helps promote the foundation's programs and events.
• Inter-county Public Transportation AuthorityminorOthersPublic transportation authority serving as a community partner supporting the foundation's educational mission.
• Food Bank of the AlbemarlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food items for the ECP Backpacks Program, which sends weekend food home with students in the ECPPS system to address food insecurity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pinellas Education Foundation: Nonprofit supporting Pinellas County Schools in Florida through teacher mini-grants, scholarships, and STEM/arts enrichment. Mirrors the ECPPS Education Foundation's portfolio of grants, scholarships, and donor-funded community programs.
• Hillsborough Education Foundation: Tampa, Florida-based nonprofit that raises private funds to support Hillsborough County Public Schools through teacher grants, scholarships, and innovation programs. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and program mix to the ECPPS Education Foundation.
• Foundation for Orange County Public Schools: Nonprofit supporting Orange County Public Schools (FL) through teacher grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs funded by corporate sponsors and community donors. Directly comparable district-affiliated foundation model.
• Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools: Nebraska-based nonprofit that channels community donations to Lincoln Public Schools via classroom grants, scholarships, and equity-focused programs. Directly comparable single-district education foundation structure.
• The Public Education Foundation: Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supplements funding for the Clark County School District through grants, scholarships, and teacher programs. Operates the same district-affiliated education foundation model as the ECPPS Education Foundation, serving a single public school system.
• Memphis Education Foundation: Tennessee-based nonprofit supporting Shelby County Schools through classroom grants, scholarships, and teacher recognition programs. Operates the same district-anchored supplemental funding model as the subject company.

Broad incumbents

• National Education Foundation: National nonprofit focused on STEM, career training, and education equity programs for underserved students. Larger, multi-state organization in the same broad education philanthropy space, though operating at a much greater scale.
• Consortium of Florida Education Foundations: Statewide network of more than 80 local education foundations including Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Orange County foundations. Broader umbrella organization in the same K-12 district-foundation category as the subject company.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ECPPSEducationFoundation
• Xx.com/ecppsedfound
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/education-foundation-of-elizabeth-city---pasquotank-public-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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