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stablished in 2012, the Sumter Education Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm for Sumter School District. It operates independently from the school district under a separate Board of Directors. The foundation is a chartered corporation in South Carolina and is tax exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Any gift to the foundation provides a corresponding tax liability deduction from state and federal income taxes (Taxpayer Identification # 57-0963633). All donations received are for the exclusive use of Sumter School District based on priorities established by the foundation's Board of Directors. This commitment includes teacher innovation and recognition, student recognition, special programs/projects and grants for teachers. The Board of Directors acts as a fiscal agent for donors who wish to sponsor projects for schools, teachers and students. They also serve as a review committee for program ideas, gifts and grants available to schools and to individual departments, teachers, students and student groups to further the educational purposes of the Sumter Education Foundation and Sumter School District. Recognizing that the quality of education is important to the well-being of the community it serves, the foundation's board will build upon the strong school system to ensure all students will be prepared to live, work and compete in tomorrow’s challenging workplace.
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