EIN 65-0219235

Education Foundation of Okeechobee

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Okeechobee Educational Foundation provides scholarships to students in Okeechobee County, recognizes teachers in the Okeechobee County School System, and supports cultural activity in the area. In addition, they support various other educational and cultural activities within the county, as well as provide community intervention programs for students.
Also known as...
Okeechobee Educational Foundation
Total revenues
$605,415
2023
Total expenses
$542,848
2023
Total assets
$385,812
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Education Foundation of Okeechobee

Provide scholarship to students in Okeechobee county.
The classroom mini-grant program provides funding to Okeechobee county school district teachers to support innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning. Teachers can apply for grants to bring creative and impactful ideas to life.
The resiliency program equips students with essential life skills, leadership abilities, and practical training through partnerships with local public safety organizations, preparing them for both immediate employment and long-term personal success.
Other programs include initiatives like our youth sports camps, which combine athletic training with personal development, and community literacy events that promote reading and Educational engagement. We facilitate the pencil depot, which provides essential school supplies to all Okeechobee county school district teachers for their classrooms and students in need. Teachers can shop for free online, with supplies delivered directly to their schools. We support career pathways through foundational courses and industry certification programs, provide stem Education programs to elementary schools, and assist Okeechobee county schools in facilitating their student scholarship program. Additionally, we collaborate with local organizations to offer a range of enrichment opportunities that enhance college and career readiness for students across the district.

Who funds Education Foundation of Okeechobee

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF)Enhance Public Education at the Community Level$40,204
Okeechobee County Cattlemen's AssociationScholarship$13,000
United Way of St Lucie and OkeechobeeFinancial Assistance To Help Local Non Profit Meet Exempt Function Purpose$8,100
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Education Foundation of Okeechobee

NameTitleCompensation
Corey WheelerTreasurer$0
Eric KogutVice President$0
Denise WhiteheadSecretary$0
Christine bishopPresident$0
Jennifer TewksburyParliamentar$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Education Foundation of Okeechobee

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$600,318
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5,097
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$605,415

Form 990s for Education Foundation of Okeechobee

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-06-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,100 from United Way of St Lucie and Okeechobee
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Drasner Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,204 from The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF)
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,100 from United Way of St Lucie and Okeechobee
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
605 SW Park St Suite 204
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Okeechobee County, FL
Website URL
educationfoundationofokeechobee.com/ 
Phone
(863) 462-5000
IRS details
EIN
65-0219235
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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