Founded in 2013 in Maury County, TN.
Inspired by the vision of Randy Stevens and the work of the late Pastor Steve Gray, the Youth Educational Foundation was established in 2013 to raise funds in support of better educational opportunities for young people in Maury County. Its focus was to support local programs that encouraged students to finish high school and attend college or technical school. Mr. Stevens was instrumental in recruiting other leaders in the community to determine the purpose and direction of this organization. YEF received its 501(c)(3) status in 2013.
YEF Board of Directors
Currently the YEF Board has 16 members, including:
Michael Parks Lawrence (Chairman)
Sam Short (Vice-Chairman)
Debbie Wiles (Treasurer)
Jenny Adcox
John Blevins
Haley Brink
Jaime Carroll
Katie Day
Jewels DuBois
Wil Evans
Ryan Fowler
Jessica Harris
Jan McKeel
Andrea Poynter
Tracy Ring
Anthony Wolfe
2021 TBR Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy
YEF Board members with Dr. Janet F. Smith, President of Columbia State Community College, and Mr. Cris Perkins, Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Assistant Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement, on December 1, 2021 upon winning the Excellence in Philanthropy Award.