Newton Education Foundation

What Newton Education Foundation does

Newton Education Foundation (NEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation, founded in 2009 and based in Covington, Georgia, that exists to channel community resources into the Newton County School System (NCSS), a single public K-12 district of 25 schools serving approximately 12,000 students and 1,000 teachers. NEF operates as a grant-making and program-delivery intermediary rather than a service vendor: it has no proprietary technology, no product revenue, and no pricing model. Its core offerings include Teacher Innovation Grants ($300–$3,000 per award), Opportunity Grants for student enrichment, the Collins Family-funded Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship for first-generation Latino college students ($3,000 each), structured literacy work through the REAP partnership, recurring author-visit events, the USDA-funded Veggie-Ready Farm-to-School program, and the Youth Voice Matters listening initiative.

NEF's revenue mechanics are entirely contribution-based and rely on a community-led go-to-market: individual donations via website and DAFDirect-enabled donor-advised funds (Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, BNY Mellon), the Georgia PEACH Education Tax Credit (which has redirected $275,000+ to NCSS through NEF as of January 2026), local business sponsorships under the 'All in for Kids' banner, and the GEMS payroll-giving program engaging 120+ NCSS employees. After more than a decade of small-grant activity, the organization relaunched in 2023 around the 'All in for Kids' campaign and has since layered in federal grant funding, expanded program depth, and broadened its board. Operational leadership currently rests with a Consulting Executive Director (Gail Rothman) while a permanent Executive Director search is open. Geographic scope is exclusively Newton County, Georgia; there is no indication of any external market expansion or commercial product.

Name

Newton Education Foundation

Legal name

Newton Education Foundation

Website

https://newtoneducationfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation (K-12 Grants and Scholarships)

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Education foundation
• Teacher grants
• Student scholarships
• School fundraising
• Community education funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals through its website, with options for one-time and recurring donations. Donors can give via credit/debit card, ACH bank transfer, or through donor-advised funds.
2. PEACH Education Tax Credit: Georgia's PEACH Education Tax Credit program allows Newton County taxpayers to redirect state income taxes to Newton Education Foundation. Single individuals can redirect up to $2,500, married couples up to $5,000, S-corporation/LLC/partnership members up to $25,000, and C-corporations/trusts up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability. Participants receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit.
3. Business Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor NEF through tax-deductible donations or PEACH Education Tax Credit participation. Sponsors receive recognition in the 'All in For Kids Sponsors' carousel on the website.
4. Payroll Giving (GEMS Program): Newton County Schools employees participate in monthly payroll giving through the GEMS (Give Each Month) program. Over 120 employees contribute monthly, demonstrating collective employee giving power.
5. Donor-Advised Fund Grants: Donors with DAF accounts at Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, or BNY Mellon can recommend grants to NEF. This provides tax-efficient charitable giving options for supporters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newton Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that mobilizes community donations to fund teacher grants, student scholarships, literacy initiatives, and collaborative educational programs for Newton County Schools. Its offerings include Teacher Innovation Grants ($300-$3,000), Opportunity Grants for student enrichment, the Collins Family Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship ($3,000 each), REAP structured literacy training, Author Visits, USDA Farm-to-School programs, and the Book Bus mobile literacy initiative. Funding flows in through individual giving, business sponsorships, the Georgia PEACH Education Tax Credit, donor-advised funds, and the GEMS employee payroll giving program, and is redistributed to schools, teachers, and students across 25 schools.

Product overview

Newton Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation that provides a portfolio of programs supporting Newton County Schools. The organization operates primarily as a grant-making foundation offering Teacher Innovation Grants (TIG) ranging from $300-$3,000 for teachers, Opportunity Grants for student enrichment, and the Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship ($3,000 awards for first-generation Latino college students). Core programs include literacy initiatives through the REAP Literacy Program and Author Visits, collaborative programs including the USDA Farm-to-School Grant Program and Youth Voice Matters, the GEMS Payroll Giving Program for school employees, the PEACH Education Tax Credit Program for Georgia taxpayers, and Donor-Advised Fund giving options. The foundation also supports the Book Bus mobile literacy program. These programs work together to remove obstacles, provide educational opportunities, and support teachers in meeting student learning needs across Newton County Schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ students served across 25 schools
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• AbsolicssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Launched a new STEM Fund partnership to advance STEM programs, strengthen classroom innovation, and expand hands-on learning opportunities at NCS high schools.
• Washington Street Community CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024NEF partnered with Washington Street Community Center to bring STEM/STEAM programming to students through three hands-on activity programs.
• USDA (Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2024NEF received a $94,000 USDA Farm-to-School Grant to fund the two-year Veggie-Ready Certification program. The program brought hands-on farm-to-school learning to Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms across Newton County Schools, connecting students with local agriculture through classroom lessons, farm visits, taste tests, and family engagement.
• REAP (Reading is Essential for All People)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024REAP provides structured literacy training for Newton County Schools teachers through a phased implementation. The partnership began with a pilot at two schools in 2024-2025, expanded to four schools in year two, and will reach six schools in 2026-2027. The program has gained statewide and national attention, including presentation at the International Dyslexia Conference.
• Youth Voice MatterssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborative partnership to bring youth-led listening initiative to every middle school in Newton County. The program engaged 81 eighth graders in six sessions led by trained high-school facilitators, creating spaces for teens to share experiences and help shape future NEF programs and investments.
• Ferst FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NEF partners with Ferst Foundation to provide books that help young learners build age-appropriate home libraries, ensuring income does not determine access to books.
• Georgia Foundation for Public EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Administers the PEACH Education Tax Credit program in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, allowing taxpayers to redirect state income taxes to Newton County Schools through NEF.
• Oxford College of Emory UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Oxford College and Little Shop of Stories to bring award-winning authors to Newton County Schools through the Ideas Festival on the Oxford Campus.
• Little Shop of StoriessecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Local bookstore partner in the author visit collaboration with Oxford College of Emory University and NEF.
• Newton County School System (NCSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009NEF's primary strategic partner since 2009. The foundation works directly with NCSS to identify educational needs and fund impactful programs. NEF provides grants to teachers, supports school initiatives, and collaborates on district-wide programs including the REAP literacy initiative and USDA Farm-to-School Grant.
• Collins FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Rose and Travis Collins established the Aspiraciones Más Grandes Scholarship to support first-generation Latino college students. The Collins family funds four $3,000 scholarships annually for Newton County seniors. In 2026, they expanded to award a record nine scholarships in response to an exceptional applicant pool.
• All in For Kids Business SponsorssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsors include: Main St Properties, Piedmont Newton, Snapping Shoals EMC, Solid Rock, Steel Co Buildings, SCB Construction Group, Vizion, APCU, All-South Constructors, Applied Aviation, Burge Club, Oxford at Emory, GA Roofing, Keenan Media, Pinnacle Bank, United Bank. These sponsors support NEF programs through donations and PEACH Education Tax Credit participation.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DonorsChoose: National nonprofit crowdfunding platform funding teacher classroom projects and supplies. NEF's Teacher Innovation Grants ($300-$3,000) execute the same functional activity at district scale rather than marketplace scale.
• AdoptAClassroom.org: National nonprofit that channels donations directly to teachers for classroom needs. Direct functional parallel to NEF's teacher grant program, though operating nationally rather than within a single district.

Direct peers

• Fulton County Education Foundation: Georgia-based education foundation supporting Fulton County Schools through teacher grants, scholarships, and community giving. Operates the same district-foundation playbook as NEF in a neighboring metro county.
• Decatur Education Foundation: City of Decatur, Georgia-based education foundation supporting a single public school district through teacher grants, scholarships, and community fundraising. NEF's consulting ED Gail Rothman led DEF for 14 years, making it the closest operational and structural peer.
• Cobb Schools Foundation: Foundation serving Cobb County School District in Georgia with teacher grants, scholarships, and student enrichment programs. Same single-district, community-led fundraising structure as NEF.
• Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation: Georgia-based education foundation exclusively supporting Gwinnett County Public Schools with grants, scholarships, and literacy programs. Operates an essentially identical district-aligned giving model to NEF.
• Foundation for Public Education (Georgia): State-level Georgia nonprofit that administers the PEACH Education Tax Credit program that NEF relies on. Directly comparable as a grantmaking/education-funding organization operating in the same regulatory ecosystem.
• Atlanta Public Schools Education Foundation: Georgia-based education foundation exclusively supporting Atlanta Public Schools through teacher innovation grants, scholarships, and district partnerships. Closely mirrors NEF's district-foundation model in a larger urban context.

Emerging players

• Communities In Schools of Georgia: Georgia-state affiliate of a national nonprofit providing student supports inside public schools (similar K-12 beneficiary base and public school district partnership model as NEF), with partial program overlap on student success and equity gaps.

Regional players

• United Way of Greater Atlanta: Regional community foundation in metro Atlanta that funds education, among other causes, through workplace giving, donor-advised funds, and corporate partnerships. Operates the same payroll-giving and corporate-sponsorship channels NEF uses, but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewtonEducationFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newtoneducationfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/newtonedfoundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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