Augusta Independent Educational Foundation, Inc.

• The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation was established in 2013 to provide parents, grandparents, alums, and friends of Augusta Independent the opportunity to donate to benefit students of all ages in the Augusta Independent School District.
• The mission of the Foundation is to support and recognize innovative programs that offer hands-on experiences for students and to provide opportunities for all sectors of the community to actively contribute to the success of the students in the Augusta Independent School District. 
• The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to strengthening the educational opportunities of students in the Augusta Independent School District.  In addition to donations, the foundation seeks grants and conducts annual fundraisers to generate funding to support our students and school.
• The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation, Inc. is also responsible for the archiving of the school history of the Augusta School District and its predecessors. The Archives Department was originally established by the Augusta High School Alumni Association in 1995, which merged with the AIEF, Inc. in 2015.

Since its establishment in 2013, AIEF, Inc. has raised funds for various technology initiatives and educational programs, and continues to provide two scholarships annually to our graduating seniors. Additionally, we have supported multiple bequests made by individuals who specified how they wish to have their donations used.

In addition to our financial initiatives, the AIEF, Inc.'s Archives Department continues to solicit donations of memorabilia and other artifacts to preserve the legacy of the Augusta Independent School District and its predecessors.

Finally, the AIEF, Inc. serves as the official Alumni Association of the Augusta High School and its predecessor institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation?

Augusta Independent Educational Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose primary purpose is to raise funds from private sources for the enrichment of the educational program of the Augusta Independent School District.

Why Support the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation?

Augusta Independent School District students, teachers, and staff deserve access to 21st-century resources and programs to remain competitive in a global world. We would all like our children to have every learning opportunity possible, but the district’s budget cannot include all the crucial resources and programs necessary to supplement their education. In an effort to help bridge the gap, the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation is working to enhance the learning environment, resources, and programs at our school.

Want to Become a Member? 

The Augusta Independent Educational Foundation welcomes all individuals interested in becoming a member and supports the  Augusta Independent School District. Whether you are an Alumnus or Alumna wanting to help your Alma Mater or a friend who believes in the benefits of small community schools and their missions, membership is open to all.

How to Support Augusta Independent Educational Foundation?

Donations to the Augusta Independent Educational Foundation are tax-deductible to the donor. The foundation actively seeks funds and in-kind contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, civic groups, and various agencies. Donations can be made in the form of cash, check, money order, credit card, PayPal, property, bequest, memorial contribution, or in-kind contribution. Donations of school memorabilia can be made to the foundation to support the Archives Department.

For additional inquiries, contact:

Lisa McCane, Secretary and Ex Officio, at 606-756-2545, message the Foundation's Official Facebook Page, or email augustaief2013@gmail.com      

All electronic donations are conducted through PayPal.

Checks and money orders may be made payable to the AIEF and mailed to the following address:  

Attention: Lisa McCane, Secretary and Ex Officio,

307 Bracken Street

Augusta, KY  41002

All donations are tax-deductible commensurate with federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. 

We are a certified Platinum with Guidestar.org. This is the HIGHEST ranking an organization can receive with Guidestar.org! To learn more about this designation, please click this link. 

The AIEF, Inc. Comprehensive List is part of the Archives Department of the Foundation. The Comprehensive List is the result of multiple individuals archiving the historical legacy of the Augusta Independent School District and its predecessors. Items within the Comprehensive List contain information on the following:

• AIEF, Inc./AHS Alumni Association Board of Directors
• Pinnacle of Achievement Award
• Senior Class Officer List
• School Yearbook List
• AHS Teachers (7-12)/Augusta College Instructors
• AES Teachers (PreK-6)
• AIS Support Faculty and Staff
• School/District/College Administration
• Presidents, Principals, Superintendents Pictures/Portraits
• Faculty, Staff, and Administration by Years of Service
• School Trustees/Board and College Trustees
• Senior Trips
• Sports
• Valedictorians/Salutatorians
• Club Sponsors
• Superintendent Major W. H. Hanson's Thesis Draft
• Superintendent Major W. H. Hanson's Thesis from UC
• AI Podcast on Major Hanson's Thesis
• Google NotebookLM of the Draft version
• NHRP Augusta College Grounds 1-30-1984
• NHRP Augusta College East Dorm 1-30-1984
• NHRP Augusta College West Dorm 1-30-1984
• NHRP Augusta College 2-20-1980