School Foundation Inc.
School Foundation Inc.
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Mission
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. ("ASSOCIATION") IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUALS OPERATED COLLECTIVELY TO SERVE THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS AND ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE TO FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS.THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN FLORENCE, SC SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 THROUGH GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND THROUGH HIGH IMPACT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS.THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES ITS GOALS BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOLS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY OF QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.THE ASSOCIATION WELCOMES EVERYONE IN FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS WHICH IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, ETHNICITY, ABILITY OR RELIGION.
About
FLORENCE ONE STEM BUSPROJECT DIRECTOR - CHRIS ROGERSALL FLORENCE ONE SCHOOLS - $50,000.00THE STEM BUS IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART, CUSTOM-DESIGNED MOBILE CLASSROOM DESIGNED BY STEM U, LLC. THIS WILL BE A MOBILE STEM CLASSROOM THAT WILL BE SCHEDULED AT EVERY SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT MULTIPLE TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE INSIDE OF THE BUS WILL CONSIST OF ADVANCED INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH IMMERSIVE ZONES INCLUSIVE OF; VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY, AEROSPACE AND AVIATION SIMULATION, 3D PRINTING AND DESIGN, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENCOMPASSING PRINCIPLES OF ART, ROBOTICS EQUIPMENT, DRONE ENGINEERING, 1:1 SMART DEVICES CONNECTING PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND INTERACTIVE SMART PANELS (ADDITIONAL FEATURES; AV EQUIPMENT, MUSIC, SPEAKERS, SMOKE MACHINE, STORAGE, COLLABORATIVE LEARNING FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS, AND GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY). EACH ZONE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND SOLVE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS WHILE PROVIDING EXPOSURE TO STEM-SPECIFIC CAREERS AND LOCAL INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. STUDENTS FROM EVERY SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT WILL HAVE TIME WITH THE BUS AT THEIR SCHOOL. THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS A CHANCE TO START EXPLORING STEM CAREERS WHILE GIVING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS A CHANCE TO EXPAND THEIR CURRICULUM IN A SPECIFIC STEM FIELD. OUR TEACHERS WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO SEE HOW TO USE STEM CONCEPTS IN THEIR OWN CLASS. WE WILL SET THE SCHOOLS UP ON A ROTATION FOR HAVING THE BUS AT THEIR SCHOOL. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 14 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THAT WILL HAVE THE BUS FOR 8 DAYS EACH. THIS WILL BE DONE ON TWO 3 DAY ROTATIONS AND ONE 2 DAY ROTATION. THIS WILL BE A TOTAL OF 112 SCHOOL DAYS. WITH A TOTAL OF 3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 3 HIGH SCHOOLS, WE WILL GIVE EACH OF THEM 10 DAYS WITH THE BUS WHICH WILL BE TWO 5 DAY ROTATIONS TOTALING 60 SCHOOL DAYS. THAT WILL LEAVE 8 DAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR THAT WE COULD HAVE DEMONSTRATIONS TO LOCAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY IN OUR AREA TO SHOW THEM THE STEM FIELDS OUR STUDENTS ARE BEING EXPOSED TO FROM KINDERGARTEN TO SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The school foundation promotes educational excellence in florence 1 schools through grants for innovative learning and through high impact initiatives designed to prepare all students for success.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The school foundation, inc. ("association") is a voluntary association of individuals operated collectively to serve the needs and interests and advance the general welfare to florence 1 schools.the school foundation promotes educational excellence in florence, sc school district 1 through grants for innovative learning and through high impact initiatives designed to prepare all students for success.the organization achieves its goals by contributions to schools, school programs and advocacy of quality public education.the association welcomes everyone in florence 1 schools which is a public school system, regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, ability or religion.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as SC.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 320 WEST CHEVES STREET NO 175, FLORENCE, SC, 29501.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 2 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$68,480.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization pays $45,132 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $28,026 in fundraising expenses.
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