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. 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 06/2022, Fund For Public Education generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 36.5% 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
2022
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:
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SCHOOL ENHANCEMENT: IN THE PAST YEAR, THE FUND FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TETON SCHOOL DISTRICK #1 PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT'S BUDGET. THE FUND PROVIDED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING THAT ENABLED THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE MORE THAN 200,000 FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN ACROSS TETON COUNTY. WE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED TEACHERS WITH OVER $22,000 IN FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT, SUPPORTED NATIONAL TRAVEL FOR 16 STUDENTS, AND PURCHASED 65 BOOKS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR A SUMMER READING PROGRAM.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THE FUND FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORTED COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS IN TETON COUNTY. THIS FUNDING DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THEIR EDUCATION IN POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL AND IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR COMMUNITY WHO IS DEEPLY INVESTED IN THEIR SUCCESS. AS WE LOOK FORWARD, WE ANTICIPATE GROWTH IN THIS PROGRAM AND ARE HONORED TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THIS CAPACITY.
STUDENT ENRICHMENT AND OUTREACH: ADDITIONALLY WE FUNDED ANCILLARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS LIKE STRAIGHTEN UP, WHICH PROVIDED FREE ORTHODONTIC CARE FOR KIDS WITH NO OTHER MEANS OF RECEIVING TREATMENT, AND FREE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING THROUGH THE JEAN COLDSMITH IMPACT FUND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Jellen Exec Dir. Until 2/11/22 | Officer | 40 | $82,223 |
Annie Band President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Macauley Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Prugh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Diprisco Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Bruni Exec Dir. Begin 5/2/22 | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $239,755 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $866,019 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,105,774 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $896 |
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 | $1,106,670 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $808,443 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,749 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $161,300 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,199 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,844 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,245 |
Office expenses | $3,754 |
Information technology | $558 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $342 |
Insurance | $1,633 |
All other expenses | $37 |
Total functional expenses | $1,055,906 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $887,541 |
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 | $2,012 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $889,553 |
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 | $483,889 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $405,664 |
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 | $889,553 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Public Education has awarded $697,701 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $601,623 |
TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DIST #1 PURPOSE: PAYROLL ED | $96,078 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fund For Public Education has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Garaman Charitable Foundation Jackson, WY PURPOSE: JHSS SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Northeast Montana Stat Air Ambulance Cooperative Glasgow, MT | $11,049,556 | $4,122,673 |
John P Ellbogen Foundation Laramie, WY | $46,423,424 | $5,451,826 |
Caring For Colorado Centennial Fund Denver, CO | $31,808,788 | $10,829,484 |
Montana Migrant & Seasonal Farmworker Council Inc Ceta Projec Billings, MT | $811,780 | $4,741,325 |
Barton Institute For Community Action Denver, CO | $34,619,921 | $16,322,072 |
Forever Young Foundation Bountiful, UT | $7,150,368 | $5,097,036 |
Marvin And Virgina Schmid Foundation Bellevue, NE | $28,131,628 | $2,731,281 |
The Enrichment Foundation Omaha, NE | $53,133,352 | $2,887,034 |
Clarendon Foundation Sandy, UT | $9,714,248 | $1,864,583 |
Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation Lakewood, CO | $3,544,334 | $2,358,520 |
Miracle Of Agriculture Foundation Sandy, UT | $60,478 | $1,100,791 |
Fund For Public Education Jackson, WY | $889,553 | $1,106,670 |