MEF News
Round 25 grants for 13 programs awarded
The grants for Round 25 were awarded in November of 2014. Ten grants totaling $7,341.87 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students in the areas of health, writing, math, reading, history and social skills. To get more details about these...
MEF presents grant funds to Merrillville Schools in 2014
At the August 19, 2014, Merrillville Board of School Trustees meeting, the Merrillville Education Foundation presented a check to Merrillville Schools in the amount of $33,479.75. These funds were used for teacher grants and school programs. Mr. Woods, Vice President...
Round 24 grants for 10 programs awarded
The grants for Round 24 were awarded in April of 2014. Ten grants totaling $10,082.78 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students in the areas of math, reading, science and positive behavior. To get more details about these programs, view...
Round 23 grants for 11 programs awarded
The grants for Round 23 were awarded in November of 2013. Eleven grants totaling $8,081.09 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students. To get more details about these programs, view the complete listing of the Round 23 awarded grants…
Special thanks to 2013 Gala organizers & sponsors!
Special thanks to the following people and organizations for their contributions of time, talents, monetary donations and/or products and services that helped make this year's Gala a HUGE success! Table Sponsors Bosak Honda Highland The Krutz Insurance Agency Horizon...
MEF receives $15,000 in philanthropic grants
The Merrillville Education Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Dean and Barbara White Foundation to support our mission of being the primary philanthropic organization that funds innovative educational grants to teachers in the Merrillville Schools. This...
Round 21 Grants Awarded
The grants for Round 21 were awarded in October of 2012. Eight grants totaling $8084.43 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students. To get more details about these programs, view the complete listing of the Round 21 awarded grants…
Round 20 Grants Awarded
The grants for Round 20 were awarded in March of 2012. Five grants totaling $3,228.27 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for Merrillville students. To get more details about these programs, view the complete listing of the Round 20 awarded grants…
Round 19 Grants Awarded
The grants for Round 19 were awarded in October of 2011. Five grants totaling $4205.15 were awarded to enhance learning experiences for over 2,990 Merrillville students at all levels. The awarded programs cover a variety of topics, including reading, math and...
MEF makes donation to MCSC
Through the success of its Major Saver program, the Merrillville Education Foundation was recently able to present a check to the Merrillville Community School Corporation in the amount of $24,153.96.
The Major Saver program was chaired by MEF Vice President David Barrick.