EIN 59-2637849

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Enhancing Lee County public education quality through partnerships, resources, Sanibel School Fund, Education Resource Center, and Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program.
Total revenues
$2,928,081
2024
Total expenses
$2,282,009
2024
Total assets
$6,585,213
2024
Num. employees
22
2024

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), hurricane ian relief, new teachers social, kids tag art, jeff sommer memorial scholarships, suncoast c. u. scholarships,allegretti Foundation scholarships, top chef scholarships, angela mates scholarships, betty smith carriere scholoarships, allegretti scholarships, shevach 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$231,812
Collier County 4 H AssociationScholarships$16,000
Florida SouthWestern State College FoundationScholarships$12,202

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 Foundation2023-2024 Annual Funding$208,500
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

NameTitleCompensation
Marshall T BowerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$196,872

Financials for The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,554,757
Program services$152,266
Investment income and dividends$111,372
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$109,686
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,928,081

Form 990s for The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-15990View PDF
2023-062023-11-10990View PDF
2022-062022-10-31990View PDF
2021-062021-10-27990View PDF
2020-062021-02-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 20, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $123,317 from Take Stock in Children (TSIC)
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Volunteer Florida Foundation
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationFundraising eventsState / 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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