ACES EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

The ACES Education Foundation—a non-profit charitable organization—exists to support the educational purposes of ACES; advance ACES educational programs, plans, and goals; educate the public about ACES mission and the services ACES offers; and raise funds on behalf of ACES in order to support its programs and enable it to carry out programs and activities not otherwise possible. Founded in 2003, the ACES Education Foundation educates the public about how ACES (Area Cooperative Educational Services) benefits students, clients, member school districts and the south central Connecticut community. The Foundation raises funds that are used to enrich and enhance educational experiences in ACES schools and programs. It grants awards for innovative projects developed by ACES teachers and staff. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised over $600,000 and has helped over 30,000 ACES students and families. In 2015-16, the ACES Foundation raised $88,000 and awarded $62,656 in grants and fund-a-need families.