About The Niswonger Foundation
Established in 2001, the Niswonger Foundation is the brainchild of businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger, who remains the Foundation's sole benefactor. He and his wife, Nikki, started with a dream of preparing East Tennessee for the 21st century and the changes it would bring. That dream materialized into the Niswonger Foundation, with its mission "to create opportunities for individual and community growth through education and other charitable activities." Unlike most private foundations, the Niswonger Foundation is not a traditional grant-making foundation. It is an "operating" foundation with its own programs and projects. Although a small percentage of its operating funds (less than 10%) goes toward grant making, the vast majority of funds go into the Foundation's two primary programs - the Scholarship and Leadership Training Program and the School Partnership Program. Both programs are distinctive and among the best in the southeast.
Mission of The Niswonger Foundation
The mission of the Niswonger Foundation is to create opportunities for individual and community growth through education.
Niswonger Foundation Board of Directors and Staff
The Niswonger Learning Center
The Niswonger Foundation is pleased to offer this resource for the continual improvement and development of school district directors and principals. This site represents a partnership between the Niswonger Foundation, the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents, and the Tennessee Principals Association. Tennessee's State Department of Education supports this initiative by recognizing the quality of the courses and awarding continuing education credit for those who complete the online training. For additional information, please visit the Niswonger Learning Center website at http://niswongerlearningcenter.org.
