ELM EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What ELM EDUCATION FOUNDATION does

The Logan Elm Education Foundation (LEEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 2009 in Circleville, Ohio, that supports the Logan Elm Local School District through grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs. The foundation operates exclusively within the Logan Elm School District, serving K-12 students, teachers, graduating seniors, and alumni. A Board of Directors of nine community members, two high school student representatives (Senior and Junior class), and two ex-officio school district employees governs LEEF, with monthly meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

LEEF's product portfolio comprises three program categories. The Summer Enrichment Program delivers field trips and educational activities (Columbus Zoo, Ohio History Center, Barnes and Noble, Chillicothe Paints games) during June and July. The annual Fast Track Grant program funds Logan Elm teachers' innovative classroom projects, field trips, and supplies outside the standard curriculum, with the 2025-2026 application cycle currently active. LEEF administers four scholarships: the PRCTC Scholarship (introduced 2023-2024 for career-technical students), the renewable LEEF Scholarship for service-oriented seniors, the $1,000 Ann Rawlins Memorial Scholarship (preference for elementary education majors), and the Frank 'Bo' Dunlap Scholarship. Past Fast Track grants have funded programs such as CPR certification for the 9th-grade class.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary tax-deductible donations accepted via three channels: the Pickaway County Community Foundation giving portal, online Square payments, and mailed checks to LEEF's address at 9579 Tarlton Road, Circleville, OH. Outreach relies on a Weebly-hosted website, downloadable PDF forms, and the annual 'Braves, Blues & BBQ!' fundraising event, which attracted over 25 local business sponsors in 2025. The foundation has no disclosed technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, no app, and no headcount beyond volunteer board members; all financial figures are undisclosed.

Name

ELM EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Legal name

Logan Elm Education Foundation

Website

https://loganelmeducationfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Logan Elm Education Foundation (LEEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Circleville, Ohio that supports the Logan Elm School District through Fast Track teacher grants, four scholarship programs, and a Summer Enrichment Program, funded entirely by community donations.

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Product category

Educational Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Education grants
• Student scholarships
• School enrichment programs
• Nonprofit foundation
• Community education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Circleville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Logan Elm Education Foundation (LEEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds educational programs for the Logan Elm School District. It awards Fast Track Grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects and field trips, administers four named scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing higher education, and operates a Summer Enrichment Program with weekly educational outings such as trips to the Columbus Zoo and Ohio History Center. The Foundation raises funds exclusively through voluntary tax-deductible donations from individuals, local businesses, and community members.

Product overview

The Logan Elm Education Foundation (LEEF) operates as a unified non-profit support organization for the Logan Elm Local School District. Its portfolio consists of educational enrichment programs, grant funding for teachers, and multiple scholarship offerings. The Summer Enrichment Program provides students with recreational and educational activities during summer months, while the Fast Track Grant program funds innovative classroom projects and field trips. LEEF administers four distinct scholarship programs: the PRCTC Scholarship for career-technical students, the renewable LEEF Scholarship for service-oriented seniors, the Ann Rawlins Memorial Scholarship for education-focused students, and the Frank 'Bo' Dunlap Scholarship. All programs support the Foundation's mission to enhance learning and engage the community.

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Products and services

• LEEF Summer Enrichment Program A summer program providing educational and recreational activities for Logan Elm School District students, including weekly Thursday outings in June (e.g., Columbus Zoo trip, Art Kindness Day, Barnes and Noble book selection with journal, Naturalist Day at the Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park) and July activities such as a tour of the Ohio History Center and attendance at a Chillicothe Paints baseball game.
• Fast Track Grant An annual grant awarded by the Foundation to Logan Elm School District teachers and schools to fund field trips, classroom supplies, and innovative teaching methods that fall outside the standard curriculum budget, enabling teachers to teach 'outside of the box.' Application is via a downloadable PDF for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center (PRCTC) Scholarship A one-time scholarship introduced in the 2023-2024 school year awarded to a Logan Elm senior who works on campus in a career-ready classroom and plans to attend a continuing education school. Application is coordinated through the guidance counselor's office.
• LEEF Logan Elm Education Foundation Scholarship A yearly, renewable scholarship awarded to a Logan Elm senior who has demonstrated a commitment to assisting their school and community. Recipients are recognized as models of young people in the district and often continue to support Logan Elm Schools after graduation.
• Ann Rawlins Memorial Scholarship A $1,000 scholarship established in honor of Ann Rawlins, a former literacy coordinator, awarded annually to first-year college students dedicated to the community, with preference given to elementary education majors.
• Frank 'Bo' Dunlap Scholarship A scholarship administered and interviewed for by LEEF, awarded to eligible students through the guidance counselor's office at Logan Elm High School.

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Technology focussed No

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Direct peers

• Hilliard Education Foundation: Ohio-based 501(c)(3) education foundation supporting a single K-12 school district (Hilliard City Schools) through teacher grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs — structurally identical model to LEEF.
• Pickaway County Community Foundation: Community foundation serving the same Pickaway County, OH geography as LEEF and acting as LEEF's official giving portal partner. Operates a comparable community grantmaking model, just at the county rather than single-district level.
• Pickerington Education Foundation: Ohio-based 501(c)(3) supporting the Pickerington Local School District via scholarships, classroom grants, and enrichment programs. Same district-anchored foundation model in a neighboring central Ohio community.

Broad incumbents

• DonorsChoose: National nonprofit crowdfunding platform that channels small-dollar donations directly to public school teachers for classroom projects — analogous to LEEF's Fast Track Grant program but operating at national scale with a digital-first model.
• Cleveland Foundation: One of the largest U.S. community foundations, headquartered in Ohio, with substantial education grantmaking and scholarship administration. Represents the institutional scale toward which small district foundations like LEEF could aspire.
• The Columbus Foundation: Central Ohio's largest community foundation, managing donor-advised funds and education-focused grantmaking across many school districts. Represents the scaled, institutional version of the community foundation model LEEF operates at the single-district level.

Regional players

• The Dayton Foundation: Southwest Ohio community foundation managing education-focused funds, scholarship programs, and school-district-aligned giving vehicles. Functional peer for community-based education philanthropy in Ohio.
• Toledo Community Foundation: Northwest Ohio community foundation administering scholarship funds and education grant programs across multiple districts. Comparable community foundation structure with a different geographic footprint.
• Greater Cincinnati Foundation: Major Ohio community foundation serving the greater Cincinnati region with competitive scholarship programs and education-focused grantmaking. Comparable in mission but operates at a regional rather than single-district scale.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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