Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation is located in Leavenworth, KS. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational 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. Leavenworth Public Schools Education 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 06/2024, Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation generated $230.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $249.4k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED AS A WAY OF SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS IN THE LEAVENWORTH COMMUNITY THAT MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BECOME A REALITY. IT IS SUPPORTED BY INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS WHO SEEK TO EXPAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE LEAVENWORTH COMMUNITY. WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS. WE ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, ENCOURAGE TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION AND WE BELIEVE THE GIFTS WE GIVE TODAY BUILDS A BETTER TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED STUDENT FOCUSED AND TEACHER LED PROGRAMS IN THE LEAVENWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT INCLUDING $59,700 FOR SPARKING INNOVATION - INNOVATIVE TEACHER GRANTS, $4,000 ASPIRATION AND COLLEGE PREPARATION, $6,000 FOR STEM FOCUSED AFTER SCHOOL PROJECTS, $5,000 AVID EXPANSION, $5,000 BACK-PACK BUDDIES, $10,000 FAMILY STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AND $6,000 FOR CHARACTER EMPHASIS AND GOOD CITIZEN STUDENT PROGRAMS AT EACH SCHOOL.
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED: $42,460 ACTIVE FLOORS, $3,000 SCHOOL READING GRANTS, $4,500 LEAVENWORTH TEACHERS ARE APPRECIATED GRANTS, $5,666 HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR PROGRAM, $7,000 HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIDE PROGRAM, $2,500 STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH GRANT, $660 NEW TEACHER ACADEMY, $2,000 TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM, $6,000 CHARACTER AND PROJECT WISDOM, $2,020 PROJECT INSPIRE, $7,751 TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION INSPIRING JOY IN OUR PIONEERS AND $13,636 IN SUPPORT THE HORIZON KIDS BEFORE/AFTER/SUMMER PROGRAM.
THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LEAVENWORTH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF ON GOING PROGRAMS AND NEEDS, INCLUDING SPONSORING GRADUATION, RECOGNITION OF STUDENT SCHOLARS AND MANY OTHER ONE TIME REQUESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Holly Shehorn-Pittman President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Denney Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liisa Waugh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Foster Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Reilly Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tracey Sommerla Member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $193,706 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $193,706 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $36,507 |
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 | $230,213 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $232,978 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,464 |
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 | $249,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,924 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,464,653 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,606,577 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $246 |
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 | $246 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,606,331 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,606,577 |