2024-11-11T09:56:15-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 521804509 MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC MONT 2407403216 850 Hungerford Drive Room 149 Rockville MD 20850 Leslie Zeid Treasurer 2407403216 2024-11-01 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Dr Kristen Wong Callisto 850 Hungerford Drive Rockville MD 20850 3725792 0 X www.mcpsfoundation.org X 1989 MD Support the success of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) more than 160,000 students in over 200 schools - the largest school district in Maryland - by prioritizing the mitigation of opportunity gaps and funding teaching and learning innovation. 13 12 6 30 0 0 2903838 3421921 0 0 19154 303871 652902 0 3575894 3725792 2839736 3428691 0 0 184228 574314 0 0 0 137437 102794 3161401 4105799 414493 -380007 9861162 12086287 2948721 4787284 6912441 7299003 Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) supports student success in MCPS by funding special and innovative programs that regular funds cannot support. 0 0 2070000 2070000 The largest MCPSEF program are its scholarships and awards. In the spring of 2024, MCPSEF provided more than 18 scholarships and awards to 238 students, totaling over $2.3M to students across every high school in the district. For the class of 2024, 207 seniors were awarded a four-year scholarship totaling $10,000 in honor of the community services and legacy of Ruth and Norman Rales, as well as former Montgomery County board of education member, Patricia Baier-O'Neill. 499431 499431 The ongoing funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute enabled MCPS to continue making foundational changes in science instruction that enable students from all backgrounds to actively engage in innovative science learning experiences. Activities during FY 24 included expanding and enhancing classroom and laboratory experiences, such as providing DNA Resource Center Investigation kits to middle and high school teachers from the DNA Resource Center; continued participation of students from underrepresented populations to attend STEM summer camps that provide laboratory and field experience in the life, environmental, and physical sciences; and participation in opportunities like the Youth Climate Summer for students to take action on scientific issues. 120000 120000 The Joseph D. Byrd Scholarship provides a four-year scholarship [totaling $20,000] to students at Poolesville High School. Established in 2007, this is one of the most generous awards supported by MCPSEF. Three seniors from the class of 2024 were awarded the Byrd scholarship. MCPSEF strives to support pathways to promising futures for MCPS students. Alleviating the rising cost of post-secondary education, particularly for students with the greatest need for financial support, in partnership with our generous partners. 739260 739260 The MCPS Educational Foundation also completed several other program services (both scholarship and non-scholarship) in support of its mission during FY 24. 739260 0 739260 3428691 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MD X X X Daniel Kelley 2407407499 850 Hungerford Drive Room 149 Rockville MD 20850 Kristen Callisto Executive Director 40 X 0 86776 0 Yolanda Johnson Pruitt Retired Executive Director 32 X X 0 60250 0 Thomas Taylor Superintendent of Schools 0 X 0 0 0 Pennie Abramson Director 0 X 0 0 0 Steven Cohen Director 0 X 0 0 0 Melvyn Leshinsky Director 0 X 0 0 0 Linda Plummer Director 0 X 0 0 0 Arlandis Rush Director 0 X 0 0 0 Girardo Smith Director 0 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Smondrowski Director 0 X 0 0 0 Kim Watson Secretary 0 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Zeid Treasurer 0 X X 0 0 0 Brenda Wolff Vice Chairperson 0 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Swibel Chairperson 0 X X 0 0 0 0 147026 0 0 1 0 0 0 6786 0 0 288096 0 3127039 0 3421921 0 303871 303871 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3725792 303871 0 0 X 952786 952786 2475905 2475905 173552 173552 347389 347389 34862 34862 18511 18511 27989 27989 68715 68715 2009 2009 4081 4081 4105799 3428691 677108 0 519146 171910 29082 31487 9312934 11882890 9861162 12086287 131440 284329 2275000 4030105 542281 472850 0 2948721 4787284 X 2650964 3155566 4261477 4143437 6912441 7299003 9861162 12086287 -380007 766569 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1987008 1214071 766680 3556740 3133825 10658324 288096 288096 1987008 1214071 766680 3556740 3421921 10946420 10946420 -156581 1138134 70888 19154 303871 1375466 12321886 0.88837 0.4939 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2764441 110750 324920 57200 0 14801 3128110 2644377 61333 248294 138000 37965 13598 2764441 3138059 71261 -564943 0 0 0 2644377 2429301 0 718758 10000 0 0 3138059 1440404 1039050 -56153 -6000 0 0 2429301 0.0828 0.6478 0.2694 0 0 4492361 766569 0 0 0 766569 3725792 0 0 0 3725792 4105799 0 0 0 0 0 4105799 0 0 0 4105799 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Foundation's endowment funds support scholarships for graduating MCPS students, grants in support of enhanced instruction, grants to facilitate school improvement, as well as awards for teacher recognition. 1 Montgomery County Public Schools 15 W Gude Dr Rockville MD 20850 526000989 499431 Book Science & General Education Montgomery County Public Schools 15 W Gude Dr Rockville MD 20850 526000989 312949 Book School Based Projects 1 0 Toolkits Project 1300 0 27980 Book School supplies Give BACKpacks project 10906 0 112426 Book School supplies for students in need Tuition/Scholarships 238 2475905 0 Book Higher Ed. tuition, books and other school related expenses Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grants for science and general education are awarded and budgeted with specific objectives and goals. Program directors and coordinators are required to submit programs and financial reports that detail their accomplishments and how the funds were expended. Upon completion of the project the same reporting is required from recipients of small grants that are issued to schools' curriculum. Students awarded scholarships for more than one year must comply with grade point average requirements that must be proven to continue funding, and tuition statements are required annual to confirm continued enrollment. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Yolanda Johnson Pruitt Retired Executive Director 60250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60250 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b IRS Form 990 and accompanying schedules are prepared in consultation with the Foundation Executive Director, Treasurer and board chair. A copy is distributed via email to the entire Board of Directors for their review and comment. The message is sent with the subject line: Notice of Intent to File IRS Form 990 for Fiscal Year 2024. Directors are given a deadline by which to provide comments. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Foundation has a written Conflict of Interest policy and a Conflict of Interest Statement is presented to each director annually for review and signature. The signed document is collected and retained on file. Continuation as a director is contingent upon submission of this signed statement. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 A committee comprised of Board Officers was formed which discussed the requirements of the position and development of an advertisement. The Foundation Chair and Treasurer investigated through the evaluation of 990 IRS forms from other organizations the range of salaries for executive director positions, compiled the findings and reported to the Board. The Board agreed that a salary would be commensurate with the individual's experience. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Foundation is a registered charity in the State of Maryland and all filed documents can be requested through an online business lookup website provided by the State of Maryland. The Foundation also makes its IRS Form 990 and audited financial statements available on its website (www.mcpsfoundation.org). Form 990, Part IX, Line 1 The MCPSEF believes educators, support professionals, & administrators are key partners in advancing our shared mission: to ensure all students succeed in school. To strengthen this collaboration, we provide these partners with small grants to close the opportunity gap, enhance educational opportunities for students and staff, and tap the talent and diversity in the MCPS community. In FY24, we provided 27 grants totaling more than $55,000. Form 990, Part IX, Line 2 Of the 18 scholarships and awards, three were new opportunities for 2024 supporting students pursuing construction management, cybersecurity, and have enrolled in MCPS from another country during their high school years. The largest opportunity supports students who demonstrate academic excellence, demonstrate leadership, and have a high commitment to community service.