About

What is the LTEF?

The Lebanon Township Education Foundation(LTEF) was established in 2006 by a group of parents interested in enhancing educational opportunities within the Township. The founding members set out to raise money, through private donations, grants and fundraising events, which would be used to provide resources not available within the school budget. The funds raised by the Foundation provide programs, equipment and capital improvements that enhance the education experience of the children and adults in Lebanon Township. The LTEF is a 501(c)(3) organization; therefore most donations are tax deductible.

The LTEF has no paid employees and is managed by a small group of volunteers, enabling it to keep administrative costs to a minimum. This past year’s administrative costs were only one percent of our net proceeds. Ninety-nine percent of the money we raised directly benefited residents of Lebanon Township – particularly our children.

How do we raise money?

We started our fundraising activities with a membership drive in July of 2006 and in two short years we’ve netted greater than $160,000. Fundraising activities have included, two Golf Outings, a 5K Race and Fun Run, a Cabin Fever party, the Bourbon Street Blues Fest and cash donations received from residents and local businesses. During the 2008/2009 school year, we are planning three major fundraising events, including a repeat of the Cabin Fever party and the Bourbon Street Blues Fest. The dates and times for our fundraisers will be announced shortly.

Where does our money go?

While many may know us best for our playground fundraising, the LTEF is actually so much more. During the past 18 months the Valley View Playground has been the focus of most of our attention, due to the dire need for improved recreation equipment at the school and the enormous amount of money needed to complete the project. We anticipate the Valley View playground will cost $150,000. With $132,000 raised, we are just $18,000 short of our goal. Aside from the playground project the LTEF supports the following programs and activities:

* Ralph Bleck Memorial Scholarship

* Enrichment Grant Program (formerly the  Teacher Grant Program)

* Adult Education Classes

* Woodglen Project

 
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Meet the Faces of the LTEF!!!…

LTEF Board of Directors:

LTEF Trustees:

In addition, the LTEF would not be able to function without the important volunteers who head and staff our committees:

Collette Evanko, Playground Committee        

Sean Francis, Blues Fest Committee  

Bob Tabor, Golf Outing Committee

Noreen Ranallo, LTEF Website

Julianne Targan, Enrichment Grant Program (formerly Teacher Grant Program)