NonprofitsOkeechobee Educational Foundation

Education

Okeechobee Educational Foundation

OKEECHOBEE, FL

Total revenue

$1.4M

Total expenses

$1.2M

Net assets

$524K

Grants received

$215K

15 grants

EIN

650219235

Tax year

2024

Mission

The education foundation of okeechobee strengthens student success by supporting teachers, expanding learning opportunities, and connecting students to the resources they need to thrive in school, college, careers, and life.

Programs

3 programs

College & career readiness programs the education foundation of okeechobee supports college and career readiness by providing students with postsecondary planning resources, industry and college tours, financial aid guidance, and employability skills training. These activities help students understand career pathways, build confidence, and prepare for successful transitions to college, career training, or the workforce.

Expenses: $128K

Scholarship program the foundation administers scholarships that provide finacial assestance for students pursuing postsecondary education or career training. Funds support tuition, fees, and related expenses, helping students access opportunities and reduce finacial barriers to continuing their education.

Expenses: $273K

The education foundation of okeechobee strengthens student success by supporting teachers, expanding learning opportunities, and connecting students to the resources they need to thrive in school, college, careers, and life

Expenses: $179K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.4M
Program service revenue
Investment income$5K
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.4M

Expenses

Grants paid$1.0M
Salaries & benefits$121K
Fundraising$7K
Other expenses$84K
Total expenses$1.2M
Total assets$525K
Net assets$524K

People

20 listed

NameRoleCompensation

ALAINA BARRON

CEO

Board

$72K

40 hrs/wk

DR CHRISTINE BISHOP

BOARD CHAIR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

EMMA BROWN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

RUSS BROWN

VICE CHAIR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

MARIA JOHNSON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

ILAN KAUFER

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

KEN KENWORTHY

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

KAYLEE KING

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

KRESTA KING

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

LESLIE LUNDY

SECRETARY

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

ANA RHODEN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

JEFF SABIN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

DR JOSEPH STANLEY

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

NOEL STEPHEN

TREASURER

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

LINDA SYFRETT

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

DYLAN TEDDERS

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

JENNIFER TEWKSBURY

MEMBER AT LA

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

DENISE WHITEHEAD

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

EARL WOOTEN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

PATRICK LAWSON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 15 of 15

FromAmountPurposeYear
$8K
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOCAL NON PROFIT MEET EXEMPT FUNCTION PURPOSE
2024
$54K
ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
2023
$8K
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOCAL NON PROFIT MEET EXEMPT FUNCTION PURPOSE
2023
$40K
ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
2022
$8K
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOCAL NON PROFIT MEET EXEMPT FUNCTION PURPOSE
2022
$2K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$32K
ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
2021
$18K
ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
2020
$6K
Allocation for General Support
2020
$2K
Allocation for General Support
2020
$11K
ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
2019
$7K
ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL
2018
$6K
Allocation for General Support
2018

Funded by

$215K from 5 funders · 15 grants · 2018–2024

The Consortium Of Florida Education

$161K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

United Way Of St Lucie & Okeechobee Inc

$24K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

The United Way of Lee County Inc

$15K · 3 grants · 2018–2020

Community Foundation For Palm Beach And

$13K · 2 grants · 2018–2019

Details

EIN650219235
NTEE codeB95Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1995-09
Employees2
Volunteers8
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