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From memberships and fund-raisers, to one time donations and gifts, we help you make a difference in Transylvania County Schools… Learn More
GRANTS
We work with our schools to fund programs that would otherwise be eliminated. TCSEF Grants provide TCS educators the…Learn more
PROGRAMS
TCSEF is the main resource for creating programs to preserve, maintain, advance and enrich public education in our county…Learn more
EVENTS
TCSEF’s fundraiser event, The Taste of Transylvania is one of the most popular evenings of the year in Transylvania County…Learn more.
Our Mission
The Foundation’s mission is dedicated to the enrichment of educational opportunities for our students and efforts to support the Transylvania County School System.
TCSEF What We Do
The Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) exists to promote, develop, and encourage public and private support of the Transylvania County Schools (TCS) and its goals for education. TCSEF solicits contributions of any kind that benefit the students and the graduates of TCS. By providing financial support for programs and projects that are not funded through government revenues, TCSEF is a leading resource for helping to preserve, maintain, advance and enrich public education in Transylvania County.
Founded in 1989
TCSEF is a 501(c)(3)
Support Transylvania County Schools with grants, endowments and scholarships

Public School Partners
Transylvania County Schools provide exceptional learning and 21st century global preparedness through a nurturing and comprehensive educational approach that prepares children for lifelong success, responsibility, and citizenship.

How your sponsorship Helps
With an annual sponsorship, you will directly support Transylvania County Schools’ students and teachers through funds applied toward classroom grants, leadership opportunities and scholarships.
LEARN ABOUT TCSEF SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TCSEF offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses, organizations and individuals to help provide a better educational system for our children and to provide support for our educators.
Sponsorship Levels
In the News
Creative Class Room Grant Recipients
A few 2018/2019 grant winners: •Amy Schoenacher and Sarah Justice from Rosman High were awarded $712 to take students to the Chihuly exhibit at the Biltmore Estate. A group of art students were able to take their trip this past May. •Third grader teacher...
2019 Taste of Transylvania continues to be one of the Best Fundraising Events in the County
First Citizens Bank in cooperation with the Transylvania County Schools Education Foundation (TCSEF) presented the 8th annual Taste of Transylvania on May 7 at the Brevard Lumberyard. The evening featured some of Transylvania County’s favorite restaurants which...
Over $100,000 Awarded to Transylvania County Schools
During a recent Board of Directors meeting for the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation, Peter Johnson, TCSEF Board Treasurer, reported that TCSEF has surpassed $100,000 in awards since the Foundation was reactivated in 2009. Further, the Board of...