Houston Independent School District Foundation
Houston Independent School District Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Foundation supports the schools and programs of the Houston Independent Schools District. Funds raised by the Foundation provide resources to advance the initiatives of the District's Strategic directives.
About
The HISD Foundation is dedicated to the support of the Houston Independent School District and its mission of providing every student with a consistently rigorous education in a safe environment. Established in 1994, the HISD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors that includes local business, industry, and community leaders.The Foundation works with Interim Superintendent of Schools Grenita Lathan, Ph.D, the HISD Board of Education, and Houston's business leaders and philanthropic community to not only raise funds for the district but to provide support for teachers, students, and parents as well as to bring overall awareness to the district's commitment to providing every student with a quality education.The Foundation supports district wide and school-based programs and initiatives aimed at increasing student academic achievement, eliminating the minority achievement gap, and developing and retaining effective educators in every classroom.The Foundation believes equity, literacy, innovation, college access, and great people can help to ensure students are prepared for college and workforce.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The houston independent school district (hisd) foundation supports the schools and programs of the houston independent schools district. funds raised by the foundation provide resources to advance the initiatives of the district's strategic directives.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The houston independent school district (hisd) foundation supports the schools and programs of the houston independent schools district. funds raised by the foundation provide resources to advance the initiatives of the district's strategic directives.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as TX.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 4 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,290,398.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $170,667 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $102,922 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.