Welcome to the Garfield Heights Education Foundation
Supporting Garfield Heights students and educators by funding innovative programs, scholarships, classroom resources, and opportunities that inspire lifelong learning.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Garfield Heights Education Foundation is to support the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives and model programs, award student scholarships and teacher grants, and leverage community resources to support, strengthen, and improve public education in Garfield Heights City Schools. The outcome of this collaboration will be high-quality educational initiatives designed to meet the needs of Garfield Heights City School District students. The Garfield Heights Education Foundation exists as a separately incorporated charitable organization. As a public charity, all contributions to the Foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, will receive the maximum deduction allowed by law. As an independent entity, it will enhance the existing educational programs of the Garfield Heights City Schools. The Garfield Heights City Schools Board of Education shall not use the funds received by the Foundation to supplant any part of the regular operating budget.
Board of Trustees
Jessica Favitta
Jill Frimel
Stan Lipinski
Stacey Mather
Lauri Nenadovich
Missy Prokay
Jason Seither
Amanda Sizler
Shawnett Williams
Gina Wilson
GARFIELD HEIGHTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING A MAJOR SUCCESS! THANK YOU GOLFERS, SPONSORS AND DONORS!
The Garfield Heights Education Foundation had a very successful 3rd Annual Golf Outing on Friday, July 31 at Briarwood Golf Club in Broadview Heights. This year, a record number of over 50 sponsors supported the outing, approximately 100 golfers had a great day of golf at the event and many great raffle baskets and games of chance were enjoyed by everyone at the event. This year’s outing raised a record amount of revenue to support the Foundation’s mission of providing college/trade school scholarships to high school seniors at Garfield Heights, financial support for teacher classroom mini grants and to support special requests on behalf of GH students in the community (e.g. helping needy students with book bags, warm coats for winter etc.)
Please enjoy some great pictures below from the event featuring some golfers and signage from hole sponsors. Also new this year, sponsors of all levels are noted below and will remain on this site for an entire year until next year’s 4th Annual Golf Outing.
We thank the numerous sponsors listed below for their financial support and we urge our followers to use many of our business sponsors listed below.
⛳ 3rd Annual Education Foundation Golf Outing ⛳
We are pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Education Foundation Golf Outing, taking place this year on Friday, July 31, at the beautiful Briarwood Golf Course in Broadview Heights. This highly anticipated event brings together supporters, community members, and golf enthusiasts for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and charitable impact.
Mrs.Favitta & Miss Weisblatt at Maple Leaf Elementary School sent us these amazing “before and after” photos as a thank you for the Buddy Bench they purchased with the Teacher Mini Grant funds they were awarded through GHEF.
They expressed how happy the students were to have somewhere to sit when hurt, trying to tie a shoe, or just having a bad day.
THIS IS OUR WHY!
And, this is why we appreciate YOUR support.
All funds raised and/or donated to GHEF go straight to our students, staff, and community!
As if our 2026 Golf Outing wasn’t exciting enough, we now have a SAVE THE DATE for our first-ever ‘Impact Gala’ happening in 2027.
Stay tuned for more information.
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2025-2026 Teacher Mini Grants Awarded
The GH Education Foundation recently awarded this year’s teacher mini-grants to 6 educators in various district buildings. Winners of teacher mini-grants for the 2025-2026 school year are:
Brandon Eddy - Elmwood
Emily Weisblatt - Maple Leaf
Jessica Favitta - Maple Leaf
Sean Brown - Elmwood
Shannon Smith - High school
Sarah Cox - Elmwood
Congratulations to these creative and dedicated GH educators!
👏 Congratulations, Mrs. Smith! 👏🎉
"Thank you to the Garfield Heights Education Foundation for generously funding two mobile whiteboards and dry-erase markers for Mrs. Smith’s math classroom. Thanks to your support, students are on their feet several times each week, collaborating around the room to analyze problems, share strategies, and deepen their understanding. Your investment is helping create an engaging, hands-on learning environment where every student can actively participate and succeed." 🌟💡
🎉👏 Congratulations, Miss Mather 👏🎉
"Through the Teacher Grant program, classroom iPads and interactive Osmo learning systems have been added to support hands-on, engaging instruction. These devices allow students to combine physical learning tools with digital activities that strengthen literacy, math, and critical thinking skills. By integrating technology meaningfully, students are actively engaged in lessons while building foundational academic skills in a fun, interactive environment." 🌟💡
Donate Today
To donate now, click here to access our online donation page.
By Check
Payable to the Garfield Heights Education Foundation.
Send checks to:
Garfield Heights Education Foundation
Po Box 25074
Garfield Heights, Ohio 4412
Planned Giving & Asset-Based Gifts
The GHCS Schools Foundation gratefully accepts the following gift types:
For assistance on these matters, contact Stan Lipinski @ 440-376-4426, email gheducationfoundation@gmail.com
Cash & Checks
Appreciated Stocks & Securities
RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions): Tax-efficient giving for those 70½ or older.
Bequests: Including the Foundation in your will or trust.
Retirement & IRA Plan Designations
New or Existing Life Insurance Policies
Charitable Gift Annuities
Appreciated Real Estate & Property
Charitable Lead Trusts
Garfield Heights Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching education by funding teacher grants, student scholarships, and innovative school programs while strengthening partnerships between schools, families, and the community.