NonprofitsFoundation For Tulsa Schools

Education

Foundation For Tulsa Schools

TULSA, OK

Total revenue

$1.9M

Total expenses

$4.5M

Net assets

$10.0M

Grants received

$17.5M

107 grants

EIN

731612027

Tax year

2023

Mission

Founded in 2001, the foundation for tulsa schools was established to support the students, teachers, and leaders of tulsa public schools with the singular mission of building a better community through the support of tulsa public schools.the foundation believes that community engagement and commitment to education are fundamental to the success of our students and that a strong public education system is central to the success and future prosperity of tulsa.the work of the foundation is guided by three fundamental pillars, encouraging and engaging students, inspiring and supporting educators, and supporting schools and the district.the foundation for tulsa schools is honored to be a champion for tps students, teachers, and staff. We serve as a bridge between those who are passionate about public education and those who learn in, teach at, and support our schools.

Programs

4 programs

Support tps - provide funding for innovative partners programs

Expenses: $1.3MGrants: $1.3M

Support tps - cares enrollment

Expenses: $532KGrants: $532K

Fts programs: partners in education, explore oklahoma, grants for great ideas, discretionary funds

Expenses: $52KGrants: $52K

The organization published a children's book that is currently for sale at a handful of local partner retail locations as well as through the foundation's website. For every book sold, the foundation plans to provide a book to incoming pre-k families. The foundation began the creation of its 2nd children's book. The book was finalized and published in december 2021 and is currently for sale at retail locations and through the foundation's website.

Expenses: $429

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.6M
Program service revenue$4K
Investment income$388K
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.9M

Expenses

Grants paid$3.9M
Salaries & benefits$398K
Fundraising$160K
Other expenses$197K
Total expenses$4.5M
Total assets$10.0M
Net assets$10.0M

People

27 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MOISES ECHEVERRIA ASHWORTH

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Board

$150K

40 hrs/wk

DWAYNE RURY

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARY SPEARS

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

RICK KELLY

PAST CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DREW FRANCE

CHAIR ELECT

Board

2 hrs/wk

MOLLY ASPAN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TEIL BLACKSHARE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEFFANIE BONNER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

TIFFANY BRUTON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

PETE BURGESS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LARRY FAULKNER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

AARON FULKERSON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JP GONZALES

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

WHITNEY STAUFFER

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JUDIE HACKEROTT

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MAGGIE HILLE YAR

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LACHELLE KING

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JARED KUYKENDALL

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MONROE NICHOLS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK PLANK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DANIEL REGAN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LAUREN SHERRY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHANESE SLATON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ANNIE TOMECEK

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRAD WHITE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOEY WIGNARAJAH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SARAH GOULD

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 107 of 107

FromAmountPurposeYear
$551K
Tulsa Teacher Corps, Leadership Development, Lead Health Educator
2024
$448K
BEST TPS Parent Resource Center Program Grant FY25
2024
$292K
EXPANDED LEARNING NETWORK SALARIES
2024
$160K
STRONG TOMORROWS
2024
$115K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$35K
CHAMPS: SUPPORT FOR MENTORING FOR MINORITY MALE STUDENTS AT TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2024
$18K
To provide children in need with new underwear
2024
$15K
ANY GIVEN CHILD - TULSA (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$8K
PROVIDE STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT
2024
$7K
EXPANDED LEARNING NETWORK
2024
$5K
EDUCATION SUPPORT
2024
$3K
ANY GIVEN CHILD PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$3K
TECHNOLOGY FOR GROUP HOMES
2024
$2K
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$2K
2024 MPACC/TPS YOUTH FORUM
2024
BEST Strong Tomorrows
2024
$1.1M
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2023
$296K
EXPANDED LEARNING NETWORK
2023
$263K
Tulsa Teacher Corp
2023
$160K
STRONG TOMORROWS
2023
$77K
Lead Health Education Coordinator
2023
$37K
CHAMPS: SUPPORT FOR MENTORING FOR MINORITY MALE STUDENTS AT TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2023
$20K
BEST Urgent Community Needs Grant
2023
$18K
To provide children in need with new underwear
2023
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ANY GIVEN CHILD - TULSA
2023
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ANY GIVEN CHILD - TULSA
2023
$13K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$10K
PROVIDE STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT
2023
$10K
TO EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
2023
$10K
EXPLORE OKLAHOMA FIELD TRIPS
2023
$8K
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
2023
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
Partners in Education
2023
$5K
HELPING HANDS GROUP GRANTS GRANT
2023
$3K
PROGRAM EXPENSES
2023
$3K
Contribution to Dr. Gist's Celebration on 9/28/23
2023
$2K
EDUCATION SUPPORT
2023
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$500
2023 FIRST LADY NOG-OFF, BENEFITTING EMERSON ELEMENTARY
2023
$500
2023 FIRST LADY NOG-OFF, BENEFITTING EMERSON ELEMENTARY
2023
$100
ConnectFirst-Parent Resource Center
2023
$1.3M
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$1.3M
Tulsa Teacher Corps Capacity; School Leadership Effectiveness; Montessori team
2022
$1.0M
BEST - Strong Tomorrows
2022
$594K
BEST - ConnectFirst-Parent Resource Center
2022
$160K
STRONG TOMORROWS
2022
$115K
Analyzing Summer Learning and Student Experience
2022
$115K
Analyzing Summer Learning and Student Experience
2022
$50K
MENTAL HEALTH COPAYS FOR TEACHERS
2022
$50K
PROVIDE STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT
2022
$38K
EXPANDED LEARNING NETWORK
2022
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
2022
$21K
To provide children in need with new underwear
2022
$20K
2022 ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORSHIP
2022
$10K
EXPLORE OKLAHOMA
2022
$5K
Helping Hands Group Grants Grant
2022
$3K
TULSA NATIVE YOUTH BOARD
2022
$3K
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
2022
$3K
USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION.
2022
$2K
2022 MPACC/TPS YOUTH FORUM
2022
$2K
GRANTS FOR GREAT IDEAS
2022
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
2022
$1K
#TULSALOVESMCCLAIN CAMPAIGN
2022
$500
2022 FIRST LADY NOG-OFF, BENEFITTING EMERSON ELEMENTARY
2022
$250
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$511K
STRONG TOMORROWS PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
2021
$135K
Analyzing Summer Learning and Student Experience
2021
$80K
Implementing Unified Enrollment in Tulsa
2021
$75K
PROGRAM SERVICES
2021
$25K
Educational support
2021
$22K
To provide underserved children with new underwear
2021
$15K
OPERATIONS (FINAL GRANT)
2021
$4.1M
BEST - Early Childhood Initiative
2020
$2.1M
Destination Excellence Strategic Plan
2020
$296K
BEST - Communities in Schools
2020
$200K
STAFF AND RESOURCES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST-PRATICE-MODEL MENTAL HEATH SERVICES
2020
$125K
CFC COVID-19 ACCELERATOR FUND GRANT
2020
$99K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$64K
PROVIDE STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT
2020
$40K
BEST - Reading Partners Data Software
2020
$20K
2020 PREMIER ORGANZATIONAL SPONSORSHIP
2020
$10K
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
2020
$10K
USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION.
2020
$10K
Partners in Education program
2020
$7K
BEST - Partner Recognition Grant
2020
$500
2020 First Lady Nog-Off
2020
$200
Employee Matching Grant
2020
$376K
STRONG TOMORROWS PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
2019
$38K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$409K
STRONG TOMORROWS PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
2018
$28K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$10K
UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS
2017

Funded by

$17.5M from 36 funders · 107 grants · 2017–2024

George Kaiser Family Foundation

$10.7M · 17 grants · 2020–2024

Tulsa Community Foundation

$2.7M · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Tulsa Area United Way

$1.8M · 6 grants · 2018–2024

Ed Darby Foundation Inc

$767K · 8 grants · 2020–2024

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

$445K · 4 grants · 2021–2022

The Anne And Henry Zarrow Foundation

$369K · 17 grants · 2020–2024

Flint Family Foundation

$144K · 2 grants · 2020–2021

Chiefs For Change

$125K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN731612027
NTEE codeB12
Subsection03
Ruling date2001-07
Formed2001
Employees5
Volunteers30
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