The Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1989 to support high academic achievement and innovation in Caldwell County's public schools. The Foundation promotes cooperation between the schools and the private sector and encourages creativity and excellence in teaching by securing resources to enhance education in a rapidly changing world.

The Foundation is the only nonprofit organization in Caldwell County which exclusively supports public education. The Caldwell County School Systems consists of 26 schools, approximately 1800 employees and 15,612 students. The county faces many challenges such as maximizing student achievement, providing a healthy and safe environment, and committing to and advancing toward changing technology.

• Student Activity Financial Assistance Fund-assists students in need with specific curriculum related activities
• Community Education Grants-for innovation and creative projects that directly impact learning
• Teachers' Supplemental Fund-provides for special classroom needs.
• Barbara Deverick Scholarship-professional development for teachers
• Connie Patterson Jenkins Scholarship-college scholarship in honor of Mrs. Jenkins' service to community and lifelong commitment to students
• Kenneth A. Roberts-provides funds to enhance a student's vision for the future
• Wanda Wood Kirby Scholarship-provides in-service training for Special Education Teachers
• Ron and Christine Beane Scholarship-provide college tuition for a West Caldwell High School senior
• Mollie Grace Dalton Scholarship-college scholarships for South Caldwell High School seniors
• in the classroom
• Kaleidoscope-a showcase of Caldwell County student talent
• Kindergarten Readiness Kits- provides school readiness learning materials to entering kinders
• The Captain James C. Harper Band Scholarship/Hal Marley Scholarship in honor of Captian Harper-for students majoring in instrumental music
• The Jack Robbins College Scholarship-Four year college scholarships to Caldwell County graduates
• Cylinda Hazen Scholarship-promotes outstanding citizenship and volunteerism among students
• Aspiring Students-supports student needs at Hibriten High School
• Marvin Courtney Scholarship-college scholarship for students majoring in horticulture/agricultural
• Kista Bryant Exceptional Children Scholarship-funds for exception children at Whitnel Elementary School  
• William V. and Mary R. Hamby Student Activity Scholarship-assists students in need with curriculum activities 
• Tom McNeel Teaching Scholarship-established in honor of Dr. McNeel's service to Caldwell County Schools by Blue Ridge Electric Membership Cooperation-scholarship is for staff development
• Cowart Family Scholarships-college scholarships for high school students
• Kings Creek Endowment-funds for special projects at Kings Creek School
• Grant Writing Support

• Duane Knight, President 
• Andy Anderson, Vice President, Administration
• Matt Anderson, Vice President, Finance
• Ina Holland, Vice President, Programs
• Renae Clark, Vice President, Grants and Scholarships
• Ben Willis, Secretary
• David Lackey, Parliamentarian

• Becky Adderholdt
• Jon Blair
• Melanie Bumgarner
• John Davis
• Gladys Ferguson  
• Shirley Foushee
• Bob Greene
• Susan Greene
• Tom Jacobik
• Jimmy Jenkins
• Enoch Moeller
• Rev. Ike Perkins
• Bob Query
• Raleigh Rogers
• Tonya Snyder
• Mary Teague
• Barbara Weiller
• Linda West
• Janet Wilson, Past President 
• Terri Wyatt