Augusta Independent Educational Foundation, Inc.
Our Mission
"Ensuring maximum achievement of every student by supporting a dedicated team of teachers, staff, administrators, and parents."
Our Board of Directors/Officers
Debbie White-Mihalik '79, President
Clark Hennessey '68, Vice President
Marlene Kelsch-Barrett '92, Treasurer
Lisa McCane, Secretary and Ex Officio
Address:
307 Bracken Street
Augusta, Kentucky 41002
Phone:
606-745-2545
Email:
AugustaIEF2013@gmail.com
Facebook:
- The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation was established in 2013 to provide parents, grandparents, alums, and friends of Augusta Independent the opportunity to donate to benefit students of all ages in the Augusta Independent School District.
- The mission of the Foundation is to support and recognize innovative programs that offer hands-on experiences for students and to provide opportunities for all sectors of the community to actively contribute to the success of the students in the Augusta Independent School District. Our ultimate mission is to ensure the maximum achievement of every student by supporting a dedicated team of teachers, parents, staff, and administrators.
- The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to strengthening the educational opportunities of students in the Augusta Independent School District. In addition to donations, the foundation seeks grants and conducts annual fundraisers to generate funding to support our students and school.
- The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation, Inc. is also responsible for the archiving of the school history of the Augusta School District and its predecessors.
Since its establishment in 2013, the AIEF, Inc. has raised money for different technology initiatives and educational programming, and continues to provide two scholarships annually to our graduating seniors. Additionally, we have supported various bequests made by individuals who specified how they wanted their donations to be used.
In addition to our financial initiatives, the AIEF, Inc.'s Archives Department continues to solicit donations of memorabilia and other artifacts to preserve the legacy of the Augusta Independent School District and its predecessors.
All donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. We are a certified Platinum with Guidestar.org. This is the HIGHEST ranking an organization can receive! To learn more about this designation, please click this link.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation?
Augusta Independent Educational Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation whose primary purpose is to raise funds from private sources for the enrichment of the educational program of the Augusta Independent School District.
Why Support the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation?
Augusta Independent School District students, teachers, and staff deserve access to 21st-century resources and programs to remain competitive in a global world. We would all like our children to have every learning opportunity possible, but the district’s budget cannot include all the crucial resources and programs necessary to supplement their education. In an effort to help bridge the gap, the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation is working to enhance the learning environment, resources, and programs at our school.
Want to Become a Member?
The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation welcomes all individuals interested in becoming a member and supports the Augusta Independent School District.
How to Support Augusta Independent Educational Foundation?
Donations to the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation are tax-deductible to the donor. The foundation seeks funds and in-kind contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, civic groups, and various agencies. Donations can be made in the form of cash, check, money order, credit card, PayPal, property, bequest, memorial contribution, or in-kind contribution.
Checks and money orders payable to the AIEF to the following address:
Attention: Lisa McCane, Ex Officio, 307 Bracken Street, Augusta, KY 41002.
For Questions: Call Lisa McCane, Ex Officio, at 606-756-2545, message the Foundation's Official Facebook Page, or email augustaief2013@gmail.com
IT’S TRULY AN INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR STUDENTS' FUTURE
Alumni and Friends Reunion & Business Meeting
Foundation Documents
Make a Donation!
All electronic donations are conducted through PayPal.
All donations are tax-deductible commensurate with federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
School History Information
The AIEF, Inc. Comprehensive List is part of the Archives Department of the Foundation. The Comprehensive List is the result of multiple individuals archiving the historical legacy of the Augusta Independent School District and its predecessors. Items within the Comprehensive List contain information on the following:
AIEF, Inc./AHS Alumni Association Board of Directors
Pinnacle of Achievement Award
Senior Class Officer List
School Yearbook List
AHS Teachers (7-12)/Augusta College Instructors
AES Teachers (PreK-6)
AIS Support Faculty and Staff
School/District/College Administration
Presidents, Principals, Superintendents Pictures/Portraits
Faculty, Staff, and Administration by Years of Service
School Trustees/Board and College Trustees
Senior Trips
Sports
Valedictorians/Salutatorians
Club Sponsors
Superintendent Major W. H. Hanson's Thesis Draft
Superintendent Major W. H. Hanson's Thesis from UC
AI Podcast on Major Hanson's Thesis
Google NotebookLM of the Draft version
NHRP Augusta College Grounds 1-30-1984
NHRP Augusta College East Dorm 1-30-1984
NHRP Augusta College West Dorm 1-30-1984
NHRP Augusta College 2-20-1980

