Helena Education Foundation

Organization Overview

Helena Education Foundation is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Helena 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 06/2021, Helena Education Foundation generated $376.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $284.0k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO ENRICH EDUCATION IN THE HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH CONSISTENT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OF TIME, TALENT, FUNDING AND RESOURCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ADULT/EDUCATOR/PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT- EVENTS IN THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDE GREAT CONVERSATIONS, CARNIVAL CLASSIC, ISSUES INSTITUTES AND CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE. ALL INCLUDE AN INNOVATIVE DISCUSSION OF CURRENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND CELEBRATION OF THE BEGINNING AND END OF YEAR ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. THEY INVOLVE ALL STUDENTS 8,000 AND EDUCATORS 600 IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OVER 1,000 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.


EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR PILOT AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN CLASSROOMS -EVENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SERVICE AREA INCLUDE GREAT IDEAS GRANTS - THE PREMIER PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION. THESE DOLLARS TARGET HELENA EDUCATORS WHO PROPOSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN THE K-12 HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT. COMPETITIVELY BASED, EDUCATORS SUBMIT A PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET. IF SUCCESSFUL, THE EDUCATOR IS AWARDED A ONE-YEAR GRANT BASED ON THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE HEF BOARD. GENERALLY AT LEAST 20 EDUCATORS RECEIVE AWARDS ANNUALLY RANGING FROM A LOW OF 1,250 TO A HIGH OF 5,000 FOR AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT TOTALS ABOUT 40,000. THESE PROGRAMS IMPACT BETWEEN 3000-5000 STUDENTS. SPARK GRANTS OFFER EDUCATORS FUNDING FOR SMALLER PROJECTS UP TO 500. THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR SPARK GRANTS IS 15,000. THE SPECIALIST BACKPACK PROGRAM WAS A ONE TIME RESPONSE TO SUPPORT COVID-19 ACCOMMODATIONS IN HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HEF PROVIDED BACKPACKS CONTAINING PE AND MUSIC EQUIPMENT FOR ALL 3500 K-5TH GRADERS TO USE WHILE LEARNING FROM HOME OR SCHOOL.


ALL OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING FABULOUS FIRSTS A BOOK FOR EVERY 1ST GRADER, PEN AND INK MAGAZINE, HARRISON WRITING AWARDS UP TO 4 STUDENT COMPETITIVE WRITING CASH AWARD, ISSUES INSTITUTES, TRADING PLACES, GENERAL FUNDRAISING, INVESTMENT AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Crodingley
Executive Director
$78,191
Merwin Barrows
Secretary
$0
Jason Loble
Treasurer
$0
Kyle Spencer
President
$0
Tim Meldrum
President-Elect
$0
Susan Sweeney
Director
$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$369,274
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $30,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$369,274
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,918
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 $376,192

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Helena Education Foundation has recieved totaling $12,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cordingley Foundation

Helena, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,250
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