The Foundation for Excellence​

What is the Foundation for Excellence?

The mission of the Foundation is to raise, receive, manage, and distribute donations from private sources for the enrichment of the educational programs of the Owensboro Public Schools

The Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt private corporation recognized as the official fund-raising agency by the Owensboro Board of Education.

Owensboro Independent Schools Foundation for Excellence Facebook page.

Please consider making your tax-deductible donation today.

Donate to the Foundation for Excellence

Thank you for considering contributing to The Foundation for Excellence. Our mission is to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in the Owensboro Public Schools district. Through your generosity, we:

  • Fund grants that directly impact students.

  • Manage scholarships awarded to our high school students.

  • Support the educational enrichment and programs within our district.

A public education is free. An exceptional education is not. We appreciate your contribution to help us provide an exceptional education for our students.

The Foundation for Excellence is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable nonprofit organization.

If you have questions about the Foundation for donations, please email us.

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Chris Gaddis - Executive Director/Alumni Relations

  • Dr. Wendy Duvall - Ex-Officio Member

  • Mr. Dave Kirk

  • Mr. Andy Johnson

  • Mr. Michael A. Johnson

  • Ms. Melissa Decker - OPS Board Representative, Ex-Officio Member

  • Dr. Mike Johnson

  • Mrs. Anne Baker Leazenby

  • Dr. Tom Maddox, Jr.

  • Mr. Josh Kelly

  • Mr. Dion Moorman

  • Ms. Forrest Roberts

  • Ms. Julia Kimbrell

  • Mrs. Janet Suwanski

  • Mrs. Minga Trogdlen

Past Grants