The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Chuck Feeney. Without the support of his organisation, Atlantic Philanthropies, Integrated Education and the IEF itself would not be in the position that it is today.
“The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Chuck Feeney. Without the support of his organisation, Atlantic Philanthropies, Integrated Education and the IEF itself would not be in the position that it is today.
Atlantic’s grant making in support of Integrated Education began in 1996 and continued until 2014, totalling almost £8.5 million over 18 years. Its support meant the IEF could evolve from largely working from an endowment to being a pro-active grant making, campaigning and fundraising organisation.
The IEF’s growing worldwide network of advocates and donors was only made possible by a substantial investment by Atlantic in the core costs of the organisation for a number of years.
The main thrust of the Atlantic’s intervention was to help increase the number of Integrated school places and challenge the segregated nature of the education system. Atlantic’s contribution helped to establish 21 new Integrated primary and 8 new second level schools. IEF grant making helped to increase growth by over 200% within an 18 year period (7,000 pupils in 1996 to 22,000 in 2014). In addition, Atlantic helped the IEF to fund a further 12 new Integrated pre-schools attached to Integrated primaries.
Thank you Chuck for believing in us and for leaving such an incredible legacy.”
