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"As the sun rises in the
mountains, so rises the future of a nation – through enlightenment"
- Mission
The Appalachian Foundation for Learning (The Foundation) was created by a
group of concerned parents, and others, in the North Carolina High Country
because they saw a need for financial support of educational institutions and
individuals allowing them to take their education to a higher level.
The Foundation’s mission is to support such educational efforts, on the basis
of merit and need, using an objective set of selection criteria. Further, the
Foundation will seek outside sources of finances through fund-raising events
and membership contributions.
Tax Exempt Status
The Foundation is considered a charitable organization under Section 501C3 of
the Federal Tax provisions as administered by the Internal Revenue Service of
the United States of America. The Foundation has also been granted tax-exempt
status under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
Organizations and individuals giving financial support to the Foundation may
claim such support as charitable contributions for tax purposes.
Membership in the Foundation
The Foundation governing Board has established membership categories, as
follows:
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Founding Member: (Closed after September 2007)
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Family: This membership is reserved for families only, regardless of number
in the family. Families having legal status only are included in this
category.
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Small Business: This membership is reserved for businesses employing 50 or
fewer employees.
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Large Business: This membership is reserved for businesses employing more
than 50 employees.
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Sustaining Membership: This membership can be held by any individual, family
or business.
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Lifetime Membership: This membership can be held by any individual, family or
business.
Membership Fee Structure
Effective November 2006 and thereafter (until such time the Board changes the
membership fee structure) shall be set as follows:
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Founding Member: $500.00 one-time fee
- Individual: $50.00 per annum
- Student: $25.00 per annum
- Family: $100.00 per annum
- Small Business: $200.00 per annum
- Large Business: $450.00 per annum
- Sustaining: $1,000.00 per annum
- Lifetime: $5,000.00 one-time fee
Other levels of contribution will be accepted by the Foundation. However,
contributions other than the above do not constitute membership in the
Foundation.
The status of Founding Member is any organization or individual who makes a
one-time contribution in the amount of $500.00, and further, makes such
contribution on or before September 1, 2007. (This membership is closed)
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Our Foundation
The Foundation was the idea of a group of parents
concerned with the quality of education. This group included current and past
members of a local charter school board
(Two Rivers Community School), advisors to that board, and local educators.
The group wanted an independent educational Foundation created as a way to
raise money in support of quality education in North Carolina’s ‘High
Country’. Thus, the Appalachian Foundation for Learning, Inc. was created as
a non-profit charitable foundation.
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