Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education
Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education
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About this organization
Mission
DFSME IS A BUSINESS-EDUCATION-COMMUNITY-GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP DEDICATED TO CATALYZING DELAWARE'S PREPARATION OF A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE WITH MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SKILLS SECOND TO NONE. THE FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR ADOPTION OF WORLD-CLASS STANDARDS; ENABLES THE EXPLORATION, EVALUATION, ADAPTATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS IN DELAWARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL DELAWARE STUDENTS SO THAT THEY FINISH HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR COLLEGE CAREER, AND SUCCESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
About
STUDENT SERVICES - FROM 1996 THROUGH 2018, DFSME IDENTIFIED, PILOTED AND SUPPORTED THE SMITHSONIAN SCIENCE CURRICULUM USED IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN DELAWARE. THE CURRICULUM RAISED DELAWARE'S STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE AS MEASURED ON THE NAEP (KNOWN AS THE NATION'S REPORT CARD) FROM 35TH OUT OF 44 STATES AND JURISDICTIONS TESTED TO 19TH OUT OF 45 STATES AND JURISDICTIONS. DELAWARE WAS ONE OF THE EARLY ADOPTERS OF THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS) AND THE COMMON CORE. DFSME IS NOW WORKING WITH THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DELAWARE SCIENCE COALITION SUPPORTING TEACHER TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PILOTING OF THE NGSS. DFSME WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE FORMATION OF THE JOHN W. COLLETTE EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER IN DOVER, A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, THE DELAWARE SCIENCE COALITION AND DELAWARE MATH COALITION, AS WELL AS SERVING AS THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE FOR THE STATE'S SCIENCE KITS. THE CENTER POOLS STATE FUNDS AND FEDERAL AND COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO PURCHASE KIT MATERIALS AT A SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT. THE REPLENISHMENT, DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF THE THOUSANDS OF KITS USED THROUGHOUT THE STATE TAKES PLACE AT THE CENTER. DFSME'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVES ON THE BOARD OF THE DELAWARE MATH COALITION AND THE DELAWARE SCIENCE COALITION. DFSME WORKS WITH AND SERVES AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE DELAWARE MATH COALITION AND ASSISTS THE COALITION IN ITS WORK DEVELOPING AND PILOTING INQUIRY BASED MATH CURRICULUM, TEACHER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO WORKS WITH AND IS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE DELAWARE STEM COUNCIL.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Dfsme is a business-education-community-government partnership dedicated to catalyzing delaware's preparation of a globally competitive workforce with mathematics and science skills second to none. the foundation advocates for adoption of world-class standards; enables the exploration, evaluation, adaptation, and implementation of innovative and effective mathematics and science programs in delaware public schools; and focuses on improving the performance of all delaware students so that they finish high school ready for college career, and success in the global economy.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Dfsme is a business-education-community-government partnership dedicated to catalyzing delaware's preparation of a globally competitive workforce with mathematics and science skills second to none. the foundation advocates for adoption of world-class standards; enables the exploration, evaluation, adaptation, and implementation of innovative and effective mathematics and science programs in delaware public schools; and focuses on improving the performance of all delaware students so that they finish high school ready for college career, and success in the global economy.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is DE.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 100 WEST 10TH STREET 612, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 0 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$10,604.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $60,000 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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