Foundation For Rural Education & Development is located in Arlington, VA. Foundation For Rural Education & Development is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SPONSOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE RURAL EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO RURAL AMERICA'S MOST ACCOMPLISHED AND INTELLIGENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS RANGE FROM $1,000 TO $5,000 AND ARE FUNDED BY THE FRED SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND AND BY DONATIONS TO THE FRED ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN.
THE TECHNOLOGY GRANTS FOR RURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO HELP MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE RURAL CLASSROOM. THE GRANTS STRIVE TO HELP PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN RURAL AREAS SERVED BY OPASTCO. MEMBERS BRING MODERN COMPUTERS TO EVERY CLASSROOM, CONNECT SCHOOLS TO THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY AND MAKE SURE THAT EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGING SOFTWARE AND ONLINE RESOURCES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ben Spearman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Hatzenbuehler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Meltzer President Elect/tresurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Granger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carri Bennet Pro Bono Legal Counsel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhonda Armstrong Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |