GIVING 32 · 2017 GG SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL n Mission Statement The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools (FSPS) provides resources for each school in our district, supporting nearly 25,000 students annually. Since its inception in 1990, the Foundation has raised more than $17 million to support Springfield Public Schools. Our mission is to raise, manage, and distribute private investments to benefit the students of Springfield Public Schools. Our vision is to promote educational excellence for every child by working with the public school system and the community. n Service Area Springfield Public School District. n Funding The FSPS receives funding from businesses, individuals and foundations throughout the community and surrounding areas. n Goals To support classroom needs by providing academic opportunities for students, scholarships, teacher-requested classroom project grants and direct support to schools. n Annual Events The FSPS hosts a variety of events year-round. The Back to School grants program being the most impactful by providing additional funds and academic opportunities to classrooms and teachers. The Back to School grant program awarded more than $240,000 to fund 101 classroom projects in 2016-2017. The annual Kum & Go Gallons for Growth fundraiser is a 24-hour event held in the spring each year that raises funds to support Back to School grants. The Pick-a-Project grant program runs from October til May each year, and is an online fundraising program to benefit teacher-submitted classroom projects. In 2016-2017, Pick-a-Project raised more than $11,500 to fund 39 classroom projects. The Annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet in April celebrates and honors teachers in Springfield Public Schools, while raising funds to support the Foundation’s mission. n How People & Businesses Can Help Donations to the Foundation help support quality education for nearly 25,000 students across the district, through more than 150 funds and scholarships. Gifts made to the FSPS are tax deductible and provide needed equipment, technology and resources for classrooms. Sponsorships are available to businesses and individuals for the Teacher Appreciation Banquet. Donations to the Back to School and Pick-a-Project grant programs and other school and FSPS programs can be made online at www.supportsps.org or by calling the FSPS office at 417-523-0144. n Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer opportunities are available through Springfield Public Schools. n Testimonials “Our teachers want the most for their students and sometimes that requires resources beyond what our limited budget can provide. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools helps fund experiences and materials that make learning more engaging, relevant and personal for our students. These private dollars invested in educating our students will pay dividends to our entire community as our students become successful graduates and productive citizens.” — SPS Superintendent Dr. John Jungmann ADDRESS: 1131 N. Boonville, Ave. Springfield, MO 65807 PHONE: 417-523-0144 WEBSITE: supportsps.org /Foundation4SPS @Foundation4SPS TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE): 3 ANNUAL REVENUES (MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR): $894,672 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Natalie Murdock BOARD PRESIDENT: Matt Simpson, College Director of Research and Strategic Planning with Ozarks Technical Community College BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Matt Simpson, President, Ozarks Technical Community College Keran Lemons, Past-President, Retired, Arvest Bank Marc Mayer, President-Elect, Great Southern Bank Carrie Brown, Treasurer, Elliot Robinson and Company Stephen Gintz, Vice-Treasurer, Hagan, Tucker, Schmitt, & Gintz Teresa Coyan, Secretary, CoxHealth Noah Alldredge, Big Time Results Scott Bratcher, Marlin Company Amy Bunselmeyer, Johnstone Supply Justin Butler, UMB Bank Nathan Carter, Brown Smith Wallace LLP Erin Danastasio, American Dehydrated Foods, Inc. Ryan DeBoef, Missouri State University Phil Grafft, ReMax House of Brokers Kim Horton, Community Volunteer Danielle Kincaid, Ozarks Elder Law Peter Lai, Edward Jones Kathy McIntyre, Community Volunteer Susan McNeal, Community Volunteer Paul Satterwhite, Spencer Fane Britt & Browne, LLP Brooke Smith, Harmison & Pearman