NonprofitsRackspace Foundation

Corporate Foundations

Rackspace Foundation

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Total revenue

$149K

Total expenses

$298K

Net assets

$509K

Grants received

$87K

2 grants

EIN

263332818

Tax year

2024

Mission

The rackspace foundation is a 501(c )(3) nonprofit funded entirely by rackspace employees, dedicated to building stronger communities through education - especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (stem). The foundation believes every student deserves access to high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity and unlock potential. The foundation invests in programs that meet basic needs while also opening doors to mentorship, creativity, and hands-on stem learning. The foundation takes a community-based, holistic approach to giving. We partner with local organizations to provide donation matching, skills-based volunteerism, and strategic support where it's needed most. By supporting stem in our communities, we help over 10,000 students discover their passions, build confidence, and believe in what is possible.

Programs

8 programs

North east educational foundation ("neef')- funds were granted through the neef to support the institute of cybersecurity and innovation (icsi). This high-school program provides students with an immersive, hands-on education in the field of cybersecurity and offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of technology certifications. The curriculum is designed to cover a wide spectrum of cybersecurity topics, allowing students to engage with the latest technologies and methodologies in the field ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. A portion of funds were allocated to provide grants to middle school and elementary teachers in the north east school district to support stem-related projects in their classrooms.

Expenses: $62KGrants: $62K

Youth orchestra of san antonio - funding was granted to youth orchestras of san antonio (yosa) to help build a world class orchestra program in the roosevelt cluster. Engagement included underwriting of concert series, campus level engagement, field trips, instrument loans, instructional support, and private lessons for middle and high school students. Additionally, it includes a "rackspace scholars" program that provides scholarship for summer symphony camp.

Expenses: $39KGrants: $39K

Gemini ink - gemini ink is an afterschool creative writing program for elementary students in windcrest elementary and camelot elementary. Gemini ink executes a curriculum that allows student self-expression and self-exploration through creative writing.

Expenses: $35KGrants: $35K

Girlstart - funding was granted to reach 50+ fourth and fifth grade girls in san antonio, texas through two hands-on stem after school programs and one week-long, technology-intensive summer camp program. School girlstart programs are designed to empower, increase confidence, and introduce stem careers to girls who have historically been maginalized.

Expenses: $25KGrants: $25K

Township of union public schools - the township of union public school district is a school system currently operating in ten schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. The union serves a variety of student learning types and styles do that highly individualized services can be implemented within the system. Their goal is to increase their stem initiatives and supports throughout their school district.

Expenses: $25KGrants: $25K

Communities in schools (cis) of san antonio, inc - communities in schools of san antonio's (cis-sa) stem program is focused on increasing access to post-secondary readiness opportunities for all students and believes that participating in stem based activies is a key strategy to achieving their mission and preparing at-risk youth for success after graduation. Cis-sa's stem family nights are designed to increase access and awareness to stem concepts and pathways to ultimately increase retention and success among underserved youth.

Expenses: $19KGrants: $19K

Assistance league of san antonio - funds were granted to support the one of the ten philanthropic programs which provide services to residents in every age range in the community. Operation school bell dresses at-risk children from elementary schools in the area. Children are identified by school personnel as having inadequate or inappropriate clothing for attending school. Each child receives sets of new clothes, personal care kit, school supplies and books.

Expenses: $15KGrants: $15K

Youth code jam - youth code jam creates inclusive opportunities for all youth to experience computer science and explore with code, as well as teacher professional development designed to bring computer science to every school and every classroom. By creating inclusive opportunities for all youth to explore coding, they help bridge gaps in stem education and ensure diverse participation in technology fields.

Expenses: $14KGrants: $14K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$149K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$149K

Expenses

Grants paid$234K
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising
Other expenses$64K
Total expenses$298K
Total assets$509K
Net assets$509K

People

8 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Aimee Marroquin

Treasurer

Board

1 hrs/wk

LINDSEY STICH

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHELLE PETERSON

PRESIDENT

Board

10 hrs/wk

SUMMER GAFFORD

BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY (PART YEAR)

Board

1 hrs/wk

JACKIE MARASHI

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JASON WICKER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KELLIE TEAL-GUESS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kristen Shubilla

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 2 of 2

FromAmountPurposeYear
$15K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$72K
Rookie O Employee Match Program Grant
2021

Funded by

$87K from 2 funders · 2 grants · 2021–2023

80-20 Foundation

$72K · 1 grant · 2021

Details

EIN263332818
NTEE codeT21
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-03
Formed2008
Employees0
Volunteers6
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