Decatur Public Schools Foundation
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $975.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Decatur, IL
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 36-4161308
Organization Overview
Decatur Public Schools Foundation is located in Decatur, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Decatur Public Schools 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 06/2023, Decatur Public Schools Foundation generated $975.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2016, Decatur Public Schools Foundation has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $5,338,556. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACQUIRE AND DISTRIBUTE RESOURCES TO DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE, ENRICH, AND ENCOURAGE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS STUDENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LARGEST NUMBER OF STUDENTS INCORPORATES AN AGRICULTURE ACADEMY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CAREER-EXPLORATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, WHICH COMBINE TO INCORPORATE APPROXIMATELY 500 PARTICIPANTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ACTIVITIES ENGAGE STUDENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS.
UNDESIGNATED GRANT FUNDS
THE DPS FOUNDATION GENERATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED FUNDS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THESE RANGE FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS TO STEM TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND VERY YEAR TO YEAR BASED ON DONOR INTEREST. THIS CATERGORY (DESIGNATED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS) HAS GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. DONOR-DESIGNATED PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED AS DIRECTED BY THE CONTRIBUTOR. UNDESIGNATED FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF GRANT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, AND COVER THE COSTS TO IMPLEMENT GRANTS WITHIN THE PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING.
OPERATION CALCULUS PROVIDES SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER BOOT CAMP SUPPORT TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS AT BOTH EISENHOWER AND MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOLS. PROGRAM COORDINATORS OFFER STRUCTURED ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ENROLL IN THE HIGHEST LEVEL MATH COURSES, AND TO STAY ON TRACK FROM PROMOTION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE OFTEN-DIFFICULT 8TH/9TH GRADE TRANSITION. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE AFFORDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT A HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUMMER BRIDGE TUTORING AND MENTORING. OVER THE LIFE OF THE PROGRAM, 100% OF THE SENIORS TO DATE HAVE GRADUATED AND WERE ACCPTED INTO COLLEGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zach Shields Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,296 |
John Weber Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Evyonne Hawkins Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Myung Kim Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chelsea Sargeant Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Thompson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $674,807 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $674,807 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,502 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $270,267 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $975,576 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,100,531 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,851 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,018 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,847 |
| Office expenses | $2,443 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,269,099 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,945,393 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $34,280 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,483 |
| 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 | $86,208 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $849,592 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,918,956 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,887 |
| 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 | $103,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $903,201 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,911,868 |
| 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 | $2,918,956 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Decatur Public Schools Foundation has awarded $971,502 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: FUNDS SUPPORT SPECIAL PROJECTS AND RANGE FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS TO COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT ACTIVITIES. | $314,445 |
DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE ACADEMY PROGRAM | $608,500 |
DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN THE AREA OF MATHEMATICS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN EASIER TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL. | $48,557 |