--- title: About Us l Center Grove Education Foundation description: We enrich the lives of Center Grove students, teachers, administrators and staff by funding learning experiences and providing other educational resources. image: https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Meta.png --- [![Center Grove Education Foundation](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Logo-25th-Anniversary-Main.png)](https://centergrovefoundation.org?hsLang=en) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Enriching Lives](https://centergrovefoundation.org/about-us) - [Alumni and Friends](https://centergrovefoundation.org/alumni-and-friends) - [Donors](https://centergrovefoundation.org/donors) - [Alumni Hall of Fame](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hall-of-fame) - [Events](https://centergrovefoundation.org/events) - [Honoring Our History](https://centergrovefoundation.org/honoring-our-history) - [Grants](https://centergrovefoundation.org/grants) - [Scholarships](https://centergrovefoundation.org/scholarships) - Donate Show submenu for Donate - [How to Help](https://centergrovefoundation.org/donate) - [The Giving Guild](https://22582354.hs-sites.com/donate#giving-guild) - [Funds We Hold](https://22582354.hs-sites.com/donate#funds) - [Contact Us](https://centergrovefoundation.org/contact) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Enriching Lives](https://centergrovefoundation.org/about-us) - [Alumni and Friends](https://centergrovefoundation.org/alumni-and-friends) - [Donors](https://centergrovefoundation.org/donors) - [Alumni Hall of Fame](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hall-of-fame) - [Events](https://centergrovefoundation.org/events) - [Honoring Our History](https://centergrovefoundation.org/honoring-our-history) - [Grants](https://centergrovefoundation.org/grants) - [Scholarships](https://centergrovefoundation.org/scholarships) - Donate Show submenu for Donate - [How to Help](https://centergrovefoundation.org/donate) - [The Giving Guild](https://22582354.hs-sites.com/donate#giving-guild) - [Funds We Hold](https://22582354.hs-sites.com/donate#funds) - [Contact Us](https://centergrovefoundation.org/contact) --- ![About Us, Center Grove Education Foundation](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Page-About.png) # About Us #### Enriching Lives ###### within Center Grove Schools The Center Grove Education Foundation (CGEF) enriches the lives of Center Grove students, teachers, administrators and staff by funding learning experiences and providing other educational resources. Founded in 1998, the Foundation is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization led by a board of directors representing various areas of the Center Grove community in White River Township in Johnson County, Indiana. [Donations to the Foundation](https://centergrovefoundation.org/donate?hsLang=en) are tax-deductible. 2022-2023 ## Our Impact The Foundation bridges the gap between programs funded with tax dollars and the need for additional imaginative programs and activities to ensure that students learn, grow and achieve their full academic potential. ![Icon-Technology-White](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Icon-Technology-White.png) 40 Total Grants ![Icon-Scholars-White](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Icon-Scholars-White.png) 48 Scholarships ![Icon-Grant-Dollars-White](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Icon-Grant-Dollars-White.png) 77 k Grant Dollars ![Icon-Scholarship-Awarded-White](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Icon-Scholarship-Awarded-White.png) 56 k Scholarship Dollars ![Our Mission and Vision](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Page-Mission-Vision.png "Our Mission and Vision") #### Our Vision Through community involvement and support, every student will have the opportunity to achieve his/her highest potential; every teacher will have the resources to educate in the most effective manner; and every administrator will be able to provide exemplary support and leadership. #### Our Mission Partner with the community to enrich the lives of all CGCSC students by funding additional learning opportunities and resources for students, teachers and administrators. ## Leadership ![Jennifer Rakow, Executive Director](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Team-Jennifer-Rakow.png) Executive Director ## Jennifer Rakow - - [mailto:RakowJ@centergrove.k12.in.us](mailto:RakowJ@centergrove.k12.in.us) Jennifer has been the Executive Director of the Center Grove Education Foundation since 2016. Before joining us, she was the Assistant Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Religious Education Assistant at Saints Francis and Claire Catholic Church in Greenwood. She also was a Health and Fitness Instructor and Youth Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Health and Fitness in Indianapolis. She is a graduate of Indiana University. She serves on the board of the Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations. #### Board of Directors Our volunteer board members work together to raise money to fund educational projects that go beyond the normal charter of the school corporation. ##### **Officers** Jana Hennessy *President* Rebekah Groeber *Vice President* Andrew Cravens *Secretary* Iddo Porat *Treasurer* ##### **Members** Charla Anspach Pam Eckart David Maurer Trisha Smith Steve Thompson Crystal Wiliams ##### **Ex-Officio** Amy Counts *CGCSC School Board Liaison* Dr. Erin Stalbaum *CGCSC Superintendent, Administrative Representative* --- [![Center Grove Education Foundation](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Logo-25th-Anniversary-Main.png)](https://centergrovefoundation.org?hsLang=en) ![Icon-Location](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Icon-Location.png) 2789 Trojan Lane Greenwood, IN 46143 ![Icon-Call](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hubfs/Icon-Call.png) 317.881.9326 Extension 1530 ![Icon-Email](https://centergrovefoundation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Email.png?width=134&height=100&name=Icon-Email.png) [Email](mailto:jrakow@centergrovefoundation.org) - - - - Copyright © Center Grove Education Foundation [Site by Clever Dogs Media |](https://www.cleverdogsmedia.com/) [Center Grove Schools](https://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/)