Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund

About Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund

Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund Inc. channels most of its recent giving directly into Gwinnett County Schools, with the largest listed awards reaching $598,961 in 2024 and $532,748 in 2023. That pattern points to a funder built around district support rather than broad external grantmaking. The foundation also directs substantial resources to individual schools, including $111,031 to South Gwinnett High School and $126,720 to 12stone Church, both described as program support in the recent grants list. Its public scholarship and school-support programs show a layered approach to education funding. The foundation administers student scholarships for graduating Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors, teacher scholarships and grants for GCPS employees, and school-level support for local campuses across the district. Named programs such as the Veronica J. Crawford Memorial Scholarship, the Alton C. Crews Educator Scholarship, and the Akilah Bateman Music Scholarship show how the foundation combines memorial funds, educator support, and student awards within the same structure. The organization’s mission is to sustain Gwinnett County Public Schools by strengthening community relationships and providing resources that improve students’ educational future.

What Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund Funds

Student scholarships are a visible part of the foundation’s work. The GCPS Foundation Student Scholarships catalog serves graduating Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors, and individual awards in the catalog range from $300 to $15,000. Teacher support is another clear theme. The Veronica J. Crawford Memorial Scholarship provides a one-time $250 classroom-material award for a Grayson High School educator, while the Alton C. Crews Educator Scholarship offers $1,000 to a graduating senior interested in teaching. The foundation also funds professional learning for staff. Its Teacher Scholarships/Grants program supports GCPS employees pursuing additional training, including the Bob Clarke Scholarship for study in areas such as psychology, counseling, mental health, and neuropsychology. Arts and music also appear through the Akilah Bateman Music Scholarship, a $300 award for a Meadowcreek High School senior planning full-time undergraduate music study.

How Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund Gives