KCS Education Foundation

WHO WE ARE

The Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) organization formed to support the students, employees, and programs of Kingsport City Schools (KCS) and to achieve and maintain a world-class school district.
 
The mission of the foundation is to provide a supplemental source of revenue for projects and initiatives not directly funded through tax dollars from the State of Tennessee or provided in the KCS district budget.

WHAT WE DO

One of the primary goals of the Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation is to provide funding for innovative projects that reach beyond the scope of the school system's regular operating budget.

APPLY NOW

The KCS Education Foundation generally focuses on grants to Kingsport City Schools classroom teachers in amounts <$1,000 but is open to larger requests based on merit. Requests are for a one-time funding of projects or initiatives that may be replicated as a best practice throughout the district.
 
Grants are not available for training, travel expenses (student or adult), software, or technology with associated maintenance fees or other recurring costs. No handwritten applications will be considered. Every part should be typed into the application except the signatures. Please carefully review the Statement of Agreement for additional items not approved for grant funding.

HOW TO HELP

The Foundation is organized to further the growth and development of Kingsport City Schools (KCS) through charitable fundraising for the promotion and advancement of KCS. It serves to encourage individuals and corporations to provide financial support for KCS and to receive, accept, retain, administer, invest, and distribute resources for the benefit of KCS in accordance with the wishes of donors to further the purpose of the Foundation and KCS.
 
Those wishing to donate to the Foundation may contribute cash (single gift or on an annual basis for a specific number of years), transfer stock or other personal or real property of value, life insurance, wills of interested individuals, or by transfer or conveyance of any present or future interest in property in trust, or otherwise. The contributions received may be provided for the support of a specific project by the donor(s), or unrestricted to any specific project or projects, but given to the foundation for allocation to suitable projects in the discretion of the Board. Funds will be used to support students, staff, or programs, pending approval by the Board or its Executive Committee.
 
The schools are our most valuable asset and we appreciate the support of every community member who allows us to continue to improve educational opportunities for our local students. Through your donation, you become a partner with us in ensuring that our Kingsport City Schools students are given every opportunity to achieve and be their very best.

DONATE

Click here to donate online today or mail a check to:
 
Kingsport City Schools Foundation
400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 201
Kingsport, TN  37660