Why A Foundation?

With the current funding situation in Knox County, the money to meet the many needs at all schools in the county is simply no longer there. We must look for other ways to provide funds to improve and maintain educational opportunities at Carter.
Without a chartered Foundation in place at CHS, any person or corporation desiring to give a monetary or in-kind gift, regardless of the size, would not benefit from a tax deduction - nor even be sure that the gift would stay at the school, but rather be distributed among schools throughout Knox County. With the Foundation in place you can be assured that your gift will stay at Carter High School and will be a tax deductible contribution. Donors also now have the opportunity to designate a gift toward a specific purpose or department within this school.
With the high cost of any level of education, we all need to do our part to ensure that today's students have the ability to reach their utmost potential as tomorrow's leaders

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Objectives of the Foundation 1. Provide funds for educational enrichment opportunities for Carter High School students.

2. Establish a structure for individual and corporate contributions, testamentary gifts, and designated grants.

3. Work with the school staff and administration to identify areas of need within the school.

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Carter High School Foundation Board of Directors 2007-2008