The Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc
- Assets
- $5.9m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Founding
- 12/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 59-2637849
Organization Overview
The Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc 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, Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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 2015, Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc has awarded 109 individual grants totaling $3,952,038. 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
WE ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS THROUGH PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH CORPORATE, INDIVIDUAL AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (SC) THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND MENTORING TO LOW INCOME AT-RISK STUDENTS.
SANIBEL SCHOOL FUND (SS) THE SANIBEL SCHOOL REFLECTS CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED AND RELATED EXPENDITURES MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SANIBEL SCHOOL. EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER (RC) COLLECT NEW AND USED DONATED ITEMS TO BENEFIT TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO THEM. COLLEGIUM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION (TR) THE COLLEGIUM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IS THE TEACHER DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT OF THE GOLDEN APPLE PROGRAM THAT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO A SELECT GROUP OF EDUCATORS. FUTUREMAKERS (FM) THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO INSPIRE MORE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP AFTER GRADUATION, WHETHER IT IS A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS. A-TEAM (AT) THE A-TEAM CHALLENGE IS A TELEVISED ACADEMIC COMPETITION CREATED TO HONOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT AND TO FOSTER PRIDE AND SPIRIT OF COMPETITION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COACHES. KIDS TAG ART (OP) LEE COUNTY KIDS TAG ART IS AN EDUCATIONAL FUNDRAISING PROJECT CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEE COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE AND DESIGNED TO BENEFIT THE ART CLASSROOMS IN LEE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED ANNUALLY TO EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS. BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL FUND (BS) THE BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTS CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED AND RELATED EXPENDITURES MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL. OTHER PROGRAMS (OP) AT THIS TIME, INCLUDES DISCRETIONARY FUND, ACCESS HOMELESS FUND, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (EDISON FAIRS), ROTARY GOLF FUNDRAISER, ERIK BABATZ MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT, WELCOME BACK TO EDUCATION 5K, RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND, FORT MYERS TECHNICAL COLLEGE REVENUE, FOOD FOR THOUGHT, NEW TEACHERS SOCIAL, HEALTHY ME, KIDS TAG ART,PARTNERS IN EDUCATION ACADEMY, JEFF SOMMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, SUNCOAST C. U. SCHOLARSHIPS, ALLEGRETTI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS, RICHARD HAGY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, STEVACH SCHOLARSHIPS & SHADOW WOODS SCHOLARSHIPS. COLLEGE & CAREER INITIATIVES (CC) IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL LEE COUNTY BUSINESSES, WE OFFER VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS IN THE DISTRICT. OUR PROGRAMS GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CAREER FIELDS FOCUSED ON STEM AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE CAREERS. OUR COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER PREPARES LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING, OR ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH, ACT PREP, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND CAREER EXPLORATION STUDENT ADVOCACY & MENTORING PROGRAM (SA) THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT BY OFFERING RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEER MENTORS TO ASSIST STUDENTS COMPLETING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND CONTINUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THEATRICAL SOCIETY THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR AN ANNUAL THEATRICAL COMPETITION. ADMINISTRATION (AD) ADMINISTRATION INCLUDES FUND-RAISERS, BUSINESS PARTNERS/STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN OTHER PROGRAMS.
GOLDEN APPLE (GA) THE GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAM GIVES A HIGH LEVEL OF RECOGNITION TO OUTSTANDING CLASSROOM TEACHERS. THIS PROGRAM PRESENTS MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEE COUNTY EDUCATORS. PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ACADEMY OF TEACHERS.
CLASSROOM GRANTS (CG) THE CLASSROOM GRANTS PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATORS THE ABILITY TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FUNDS TO OFFER UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Laboda Chair/direct | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Wukitsch Vice Chair/d | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyle Decicco Treasurer/di | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marshall T Bower ESQ Pres/ceo | Officer | 40 | $184,877 |
Richard Lewis Exec Member/ | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Martin Exec Member/ | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,111,263 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,245,347 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $90,537 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,356,610 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $125,501 |
| Investment income | $14,078 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $73,134 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,569,323 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $473,302 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,877 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,975 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $429,499 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,328 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,154 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,736 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,278 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,903 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,191 |
| Office expenses | $83,825 |
| Information technology | $6,986 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,271 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $112,162 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $645 |
| Insurance | $5,280 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,875,770 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,857,435 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,829 |
| 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 | $3,813 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,056,103 |
| Total assets | $5,948,180 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,907 |
| 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 | $59,907 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $41,140 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,847,133 |
| 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 | $5,948,180 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Foundation For Lee County Public Schools Inc has awarded $473,302 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FL PREPAID COLLEGE FDN PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $273,900 |
FORT MYERS TECHNICAL COLLEGE PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $27,799 |
FL SOUTH WESTERN ST COLLEGE PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $19,259 |
FLORIDA STATE UNIV PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $9,121 |
FL GULF COAST UNIV PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $16,135 |
MARINER HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: GRANTS | $6,739 |