Jeffrey Gearhart

Provides legal services

Operates as an arts center

Provides healthcare services

Operates as leadership council, which aims to build open and diverse legal profession of corporate chief legal officers and law firm

Provides retail and commercial banking services

THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students in the Fayetteville Public Schools district. The private company is located in the US. It supports innovative educational programs, teacher grants, and a range of donor-funded scholarships aimed at removing financial barriers and recognizing student achievement, character, and potential. The foundation operates a permanent endowment fund, using only the income generated to provide sustainable funding for grants and scholarships, while maintaining fiscal management, transparency, and low overhead. It acts as a bridge between the community and the school district, fostering strategic partnerships and investing in educator-led initiatives to create learning experiences beyond the standard classroom. The foundation offers various giving opportunities, encourages community involvement through membership groups, and runs key initiatives such as "Changing the Course" and "Reaching New Heights," alumni engagement, and support resources for grant and scholarship recipients. It is governed by a board of directors composed of community members and school officials, and emphasizes transparency through annual audits, year-end impact reports, and public financial records.