The mission of the Grand Ledge Education Foundation is the mobilize community resources to support innovative and enriching educational opportunities. This is accomplished through projects and initiatives designed to enhance student performance and expand quality academic experiences in preparation for the challenges of the future.

The Grand Ledge Education Foundation believes that every child can learn and succeed. We expect to effectively nurture community interest in the schools, forge new alliances, and institute programs and initiatives to raise student performance to its highest potential.

The vision of the Grand Ledge Education Foundation is to:

-Support and initiate academic scholarships, projects, and programs to benefit students and educators

-Generate a supplemental funding source to support educational initiatives

-Focus community interest on quality learning

-Build community collaborations and alliances

-Provide coordination of educational funding efforts and community resources that make a difference between a good education and a quality education.

Created by a group of concerned citizens, the Grand Ledge Education Foundation (GLEF) was founded in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt public charity. We are governed by a volunteer community Board of Directors. Your donation to our permanent endowment fund qualifies for both a federal and state tax deduction as a charitable gift.