During the 2020-2021 school year, the EFIRC provided over $650,000 in funding for programs and services for the School District of Indian River County.
About Us
What is the Education Foundation?
What is the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations?
CFEF advances K-12 public education in Florida by increasing the capacity and resources of member local education foundations in partnership with key stakeholders. Florida’s local education foundations serve as the conduit for private sector investment and community involvement in our public schools.
Our History, Mission and Goals
Founded in 1991 by Mrs. Marion Block, Ms. Alma Lee Loy and Mr. Dan Richardson, the Education Foundation of Indian River County, Inc. was defined as a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to working through funding initiatives designed to enrich educational opportunities for children enrolled in schools throughout Indian River County.
Over the past 31 years the Education Foundation has worked diligently to build programs which have been carefully designed to answer a variety of needs within our community and school district: the Indian River Regional Science & Engineering Fair, STEP into Kindergarten, Sneaker Exchange, and High-Impact Teacher Grants to fund innovative programs and teacher practices are but a few of the programs that have been successfully implemented over the course of the Education Foundation’s history. These efforts have helped to establish the Education Foundation as the premier non-profit organization for connecting local funders with the needs of the K-12 education system in Indian River County. This valuable relationship allows us to continue to work on the front lines in our educational system, providing important resources and programs to ensure that children are not left behind on their academic journey.
Mission Statement
The Education Foundation of Indian River County funds programs and services that transform education to inspire & empower ALL students to reach their full potential.,
Awards
2011
211 Jewels of the Treasure Coast Awards – Wells Fargo Community Choice Award
2012
Impact 100 Winner
2013
Inaugural Junior League Woman of the Year – Civic/Non-Profit Professional
2015
Impact 100 Merit Finalist
2017
211 Jewels of the Treasure Coast Awards – Outstanding Non-Profit – Indian River
Nominee
2018
Treasure Coast Business Summit – Trailblazer Awards – Indian River County