Rackspace Foundation

Organization Overview

Rackspace Foundation is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T21) the organization is classified as: Corporate Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rackspace Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Rackspace Foundation generated $235.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $494.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Rackspace Foundation has awarded 69 individual grants totaling $4,319,260. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON CREATING A LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE EDUCATION IS VALUED, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS ARE ENGAGED, AND STUDENTS STRIVE TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THE FUNCTIONAL MISSION IS FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TO NON-PROFITS WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND HELPING THEM FOSTER BETTER RESULTS AND TO BRING TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS TO FOCUS ON A UNIFIED SENSE OF PURPOSE. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IN PARTNERING WITH EXPERTS AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO AFFECT CHANGE RATHER THAN INVENT PROGRAMS. WHEN THE FOUNDATION DELIVERS ON ITS PARTNERSHIP MISSION EFFECTIVELY, IT RESULTS IN HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING, MORE ENGAGED PARENTS, POSITIVE CAMPUS ATTITUDE, BETTER TEACHER AND STUDENT ATTENDANCE, AND GREATER EXPOSURE AND RECOGNITION FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS. IT DOES THIS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP AND EVENT PLANNING THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL DAY, AFTERSCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (CIS) OF SAN ANTONIO, INC - FUNDS WERE GRANTED TO PROVIDE A CASE MANAGER TO WALZEM ELEMENTARY, CAMELOT ELEMENTARY AND WINDCREST ELEMENTARY. THE CIS MANAGERS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO K-5TH GRADE STUDENTS. THEY REFERRED FOR PROBLEMS IN ACADEMICS, BEHAVIOR, OR ATTENDANCE. THE CIS CASE MANAGERS PROVIDED OR COLLABORATED ON SCHOOL-WIDE ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO INCREASE PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND PARENT-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION.


YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF SAN ANTONIO - FUNDING WAS GRANTED TO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF SAN ANTONIO (YOSA) TO HELP BUILD A WORLD CLASS ORCHESTRA PROGRAM IN THE ROOSEVELT CLUSTER. ENGAGEMENT INCLUDED UNDERWRITING OF CONCERT SERIES, CAMPUS LEVEL ENGAGEMENT, FIELD TRIPS, INSTRUMENT LOANS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT, AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, IT INCLUDES A "RACKSPACE SCHOLARS" PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUMMER SYMPHONY CAMP.


NE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - FUNDS WERE GRANTED THROUGH THE NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR EACH OF THE MAGNIFICENT 7 CLUSTER SCHOOLS TO HAVE AN ALLOCATION OF DISCRETIONARY FUNDS. THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED TO BENEFITING STUDENTS IN EITHER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, TEAM SUPPORT, STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE, OR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Treasurer
$0
Name Not Listed
President
$0
Name Not Listed
President (part Year)
$0
Name Not Listed
Board Member/secretary
$0
Name Not Listed
Board Memer (part Year)
$0
Name Not Listed
Board Member (part Year)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$235,383
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$235,383
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $235,383

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Rackspace Foundation has awarded $462,678 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$30,000

GIRLSTART

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$50,000

GEMINI INK

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$33,594

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTONIO

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$197,500

NE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$54,000

YOUTH CODE JAM

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$27,584
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