Fund For Public Education is located in Jackson, WY. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Fund For Public Education employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For Public Education 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 06/2023, Fund For Public Education generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 38.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE RAISE PRIVATE FUNDS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WHOLE-CHILD WELLNESS, EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, EXCELLENT ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRICT CAPACITY FOR TETON COUNTY, WYOMING'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM DESIGNATED: PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOT ONLY PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, THEY ALSO SERVE AS AN ESSENTIAL SAFETY NET FOR KID'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS. THE FUND FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORTS TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ITS STUDENTS IN FOUR KEY WELLNESS AREAS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS: NUTRITION, ORAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, AND PEER ENGAGEMENT. OUR MEAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, FEEDING THE WHOLE, PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF FREE MEALS, HEALTHY SNACKS, AND SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT FORGIVENESS TO HUNDREDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES EACH YEAR. LOVE YOUR TEETH AND STRAIGHTEN UP PROVIDE FREE IN-SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENINGS TO ALL KIDS IN GRADES K-12. FOR MANY KIDS, THIS IS THEIR ONLY ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE. THE JEAN COLDSMITH WELLNESS FUND PROVIDES FREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, GRIEF, OR LOSS, ENSURING THAT KIDS HAVE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST. AND OUR PEER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS LIKE LIVE PERFORMANCES, THE JIM AND BECKY ROOKS AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND, AND CUBS CARE ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN IN THE ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE OUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCES POSITIVE AND MEMORABLE.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SCHOOL DESIGNATED PROGRAMS: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE ONE OF THE ESSENTIAL WAYS THAT KIDS LEARN NEW SKILLS, DEVELOP HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS, AND EXPERIENCE THE WORLD. THE FUND FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROUDLY SUPPORTS DOZENS OF CLUBS, TEAMS, AND ACTIVITIES ACROSS TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THESE RANGE FROM OUR ELEMENTARY SPELLING BEES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, TO MIDDLE SCHOOL READ-A-THONS, TO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF LOCAL KIDS PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM GROW AND DEVELOP BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
SCHOLARSHIPS: THE TETON COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AFTER GRADUATION. THE PROGRAM IS CO-ADMINISTERED BY THE FUND FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1. IT BRINGS TOGETHER 70 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INTO A SINGLE PROGRAM AND PROVIDES MORE THAN 200 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS EACH YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Annie Band President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Helen Macauley VP Through 01/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Greg Prugh Treasurer Through 01/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Bruno Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ashley Diprisco Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Carlin Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $77,825 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,096,535 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,936 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,174,360 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $58,888 |
Investment income | $1,922 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,280 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,248,450 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $661,341 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,403 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,427 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,764 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $56,088 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $32,431 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,070 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,384 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,101 |
Office expenses | $9,008 |
Information technology | $1,555 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,033 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $342 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,874 |
Total functional expenses | $1,193,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $942,528 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,670 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $944,198 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,492 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $907,706 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $944,198 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Public Education has awarded $650,888 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $644,903 |
WONDER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: ROBOTICS | $5,985 |