PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT
Pike Road
Education
Foundation
Investing in essential academic resources to promote excellence in Pike Road Schools — because every student deserves the tools to succeed.
ABOUT PREF
Championing Academic Excellence
The Pike Road Education Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting the academic endeavors of Pike Road Schools. PREF is singularly focused on the classroom — equipping students and teachers with the tools and resources that drive academic achievement.
Funded by the businesses, individuals, and organizations of Pike Road and the surrounding community, PREF turns local generosity into lasting academic opportunity. Gifts to PREF are tax deductible and will be used solely for the purposes outlined in our mission.
Academic Focus
Exclusively dedicated to academic excellence — PREF supports classroom learning. Our investment goes directly into the educational experience.
Essential Resources
From laptop computers to instructional materials, PREF funds the essential tools that empower Pike Road students to learn, create, and compete.
Community Investment
PREF is powered by businesses, individuals, and organizations who believe that investing in education is investing in the future of Pike Road.
OUR MISSION
Investing Where It Matters Most
The mission of the Pike Road Education Foundation is to support Pike Road Schools by investing in essential resources to promote academic excellence.
Every dollar raised by PREF goes directly toward equipping Pike Road Schools with the tools they need — computers, technology, instructional resources, and beyond. When families, businesses, and neighbors invest in PREF, they invest in a generation of Pike Road students prepared to thrive.
- Laptop computers and classroom technology
- Instructional materials and curriculum support
- Academic enrichment programs
- Teacher resources and professional development
- Capital projects
- And more . . .
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
PREF is led by a dedicated board of community members committed to advancing academic excellence at Pike Road Schools.
Officers
Ray Hawthorne
President
Jennifer Friday
Vice President
Andrea Rodriguez
Treasurer
Mandi Hall
Secretary
Dr. Jason Goodwin
Superintendent of Pike Road Schools
(Non-Voting Member)
Board Members
Whitney Miller-Nichols
Board Member, At Large
Nathan Dickson
Board Member, At Large
Dr. Chauntella Ware
Board Member, At Large
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Support Pike Road Schools
Your contribution — whether as an individual, a business, or an organization — makes a direct impact in the lives of Pike Road students.
Gifts to PREF are tax deductible and will be used solely for the purposes outlined in our mission.
Individual Giving
Every gift, large or small, adds up. Community members can make one-time or recurring contributions to support academic programs throughout the year.
Corporate Sponsorship
Businesses in the Pike Road area can become founding sponsors, aligning their brand with academic excellence and community investment.
Organization Partnerships
Civic groups, churches, and local organizations can partner with PREF to champion academic excellence as a shared community value.
How to Give
PREF welcomes contributions from businesses, individuals, and organizations who share our commitment to academic excellence in Pike Road. Your gift directly supports classrooms, students, and teachers — right here in our community.
Gifts to PREF are tax deductible and will be used solely for the purposes outlined in our mission.
To learn more about giving opportunities or to make a contribution, please reach out to our board. We are happy to answer questions, discuss naming opportunities, or connect your organization with the right giving pathway.
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Ready to make a difference?
Whether you're a business, individual, or organization interested in supporting Pike Road Schools, we'd love to hear from you. PREF board members are available to answer questions and discuss how your contribution can make a difference.
Gifts to PREF are tax deductible and will be used solely for the purposes outlined in our mission.
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Gifts to PREF are tax deductible and will be used solely for the purposes outlined in our mission.
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