We cultivate learning communities that inspire life-long learners, leaders, and problem solvers.
Our Education work runs from early childhood through post-secondary graduation.
We accept grant applications from any public or private school in our 10 county funding region, but also have invitation only grant programs for Catholic Schools in West Central Illinois and Brown County, Illinois schools.
Education Program Highlights
Catholic Schools Support
TFF provides many grants to public schools, but Catholic faith and Catholic schools have also been a legacy of RT and Dorothy Tracy. All 12 children of RT and Dorothy Tracy attended Catholic grade school, and many 3rd generation Tracy family members attended Catholic grade school or high school. The powerful and positive impact of this education has motivated the Tracy family to see Catholic schools thrive, not just survive. TFF works proactively with Catholic schools in West Central Illinois to help them excel on four Pillars of Excellence – Enrollment at Capacity, Financial Stability, Academic Excellence, and Catholic Identity.