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.
Current YEF Board
Currently the YEF Board has 17 members, including Michael Parks Lawrence (Chair), Renee Adams (Chair-Elect), Rebecca Melton (Treasurer), Jenny Adcox, Lauren Blevins, Ty Cobb, Robyn Graham, Travis Groth, Jessica Kincaid, Seth Lasater, Wayne Lindsey, Dawn Moore, Drew Parker Parker, Andrea Poynter, Paulette Scoggins, Con Vrailas, and Gina 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.