EIN 59-2637849

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Enhancing Lee County public education quality through partnerships, resources, Sanibel School Fund, Education Resource Center, and Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program.
Total revenues
$4,569,323
2023
Total expenses
$2,875,770
2023
Total assets
$5,948,180
2023
Num. employees
23
2023

Program areas at The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

Take stock in children (sc) this scholarship program provides educational scholarships and mentoring to low income at-risk students.
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.
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.
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'Schools'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.

Grants made by The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Florida Prepaid College FoundationScholarships$273,900
Florida SouthWestern State College FoundationScholarships$19,259
Collier County 4 H AssociationScholarships$13,230
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Volunteer Florida FoundationHurricane Ian Grants$750,000
The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF)Enhance Public Education at the Community Level$315,625
Suncoast Credit Union FoundationHurricane Relief Fund 2022-2023$300,500
...and 21 more grants received totalling $2,032,106

Personnel at The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

NameTitleCompensation
Marshall T BowerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$184,877
Kyle DeciccoTreasurer and Di$0
Michael WukitschVice Chair and D$0
Michele LabodaChair and Director$0
Deana HomsiSecretary / Director$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,356,610
Program services$125,501
Investment income and dividends$14,078
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$73,134
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,569,323

Form 990s for The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-10990View PDF
2022-062022-10-31990View PDF
2021-062021-10-27990View PDF
2020-062021-02-18990View PDF
2019-062020-01-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Volunteer Florida Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $300,500 from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
December 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Jeno and Lois Paulucci Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1608
Fort Myers, FL 33902
Metro area
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
County
Lee County, FL
Website URL
leeschoolfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(239) 337-0433
IRS details
EIN
59-2637849
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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