2014 Giving Guide: Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

Address: 1131 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: (417) 523-0144
Web Address: www.supportsps.org

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Total Full Time Employees: 3
Annual Revenue (most recent fiscal year): $844,818

Executive Director: Jana Bachus
President: Jeff Shore, Bush, Ramlow & Shore, PC 
Board of Directors:
Dwayne Fulk, President-Elect, Posinelli  
Steve Nurnberg, Past-President, Kingsley Group  
Jennifer Hendrickson, Treasurer, Christ Episcopal Church  
Erin Danastasio, Secretary, American Dehydrated Foods  
Scott Bratcher, Marlin Company
Carrie Brown, Elliot, Robinson & Co.  
Phil Grafft, ReMax House of Brokers 
Conrad Griggs, Bank of Missouri  
Leslie Gritzmaker, Community Volunteer 
Jana Hansen, Community Volunteer
Emily Kembell, Trust Company of the Ozarks  
Keran Lemons, Arvest Bank
Marc Mayer, Great Southern Bank  
Kathy McIntyre, Community Volunteer 
Michele Osborn, Community Volunteer 
Joseph Reid, Lathrop & Gage  
Kathy Steinberg, Community Volunteer 
Michael Sapp, SDA Architects  
Matt Simpson, Ozarks Technical Community College  
Margaret Swango, Community Volunteer

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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is to raise, manage and distribute private investment to benefit students of Springfield Public Schools.

Service Area:
Springfield, MO

 

Funding:
The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools receives funding from businesses, individuals and foundations.

12-month Goals: 
To support classroom needs by providing academic opportunities for students, scholarships, teacher grants and direct support to schools.

Annual Events:
The Teacher Appreciation Banquet is in April and celebrates and honors teachers in Springfield Public Schools while raising funds to support the Foundation’s mission.  The annual Kum & Go Gallon’s for Growth is a 24-hour event in April each year that raises funds to support Back to School grants.  The Sip & Shop Champagne Brunch, Silent Auction & Fashion Show in September is a partnership with 417 Magazine and raises funds and awareness of the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools.

How People & Businesses Can Help:
Donations to the Foundation help support 25,000 students across the district through more than 190 funds and scholarships.  Gifts made to the Foundation provide needed equipment, technology and supplies for classrooms.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities are available through Springfield Public Schools.

Testimonials:
“I thought that the Stock Market Project was a great experience because I learned how quickly stocks could change. I love that as Jr. High students we learned more about the Stock Market than even some adults know. It was really convenient to have laptops in the room for when I had panic attacks about my stock, and I could come into our room and check. I’m very glad I participated in this, and I hope you continue this for years.” 

– Carver student after receiving a Back to School grant 

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