Grand Island Public Schools Foundation

Organization Overview

Grand Island Public Schools Foundation is located in Grand Island, NE. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (B84) the organization is classified as: Alumni Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Grand Island Public Schools Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Island Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2022, Grand Island Public Schools Foundation generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Grand Island Public Schools Foundation has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $15,870,918. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INVESTS IN THE STUDENTS, STAFF AND ALUMNI OF THE GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CREATES EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT. THEIR ROBUST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THIS YEAR OFFERED 521,333 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BOTH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SEEKING DUAL CREDIT AND GRADUATING SENIORS. OTHER INDIVIDUAL GRANTS INCLUDE KINDNESS GRANTS TO FULFILL A STUDENT NEED WHEN IT IS IDENTIFIED. THESE INCLUDE PAYING OFF LUNCH ACCOUNTS, ACQUIRING TENNIS SHOES OR A COAT, PAYING REGISTRATION FOR CHOIR CLINICS, ETC. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN GROUPS OF STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS THROUGH CLASSROOM GRANTS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, CAPITAL PURCHASES, TEACHER TRAINING/SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS.


THE GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ACTS AS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ACTIVELY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING AND RENOVATION OF GRAND ISLAND'S MEMORIAL STADIUM. THE PROJECT IS A 17 MILLION PROJECT. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Traci Skalberg
Executive Di
$84,193
Zach Butz
Vice Preside
$0
Vikki Deuel
President
$0
Tom Gdowski
Treasurer
$0
Kari Hooker-Leep
Executive Di
$0
Tom Bednar
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,995
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,276,522
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $62,036
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,299,517
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $193,974
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $256,883
Net Income from Fundraising Events $271,247
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,368,224

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Grand Island Public Schools Foundation has awarded $116,008 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: THEATRE LIGHTING

$69,771

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: CLASSROOM GRANTS

$16,507

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: STEINWAY RESTORATION

$15,350

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: GIRLS WRESTLING

$8,830

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: STUDENT KINDNESS

$5,550
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Grand Island Public Schools Foundation has recieved totaling $58,617.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Stanley L Urwiller Foundation

Grand Island, NE

PURPOSE: EAST STADIUM PROJECT

$22,000
Nebraska Community Foundation

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$12,500
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation

Grand Island, NE

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$7,700
Hall County Community Collaborative

Grand Island, NE

PURPOSE: ENHANCE TAX FUNDED E

$6,167
Stanley L Urwiller Foundation

Grand Island, NE

PURPOSE: SUPPORT COLLEGE EDUCATION

$5,250
Stanley L Urwiller Foundation

Grand Island, NE

PURPOSE: GISH GRAND PIANO FUND

$5,000
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