EIN 26-3332818

The Rackspace Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Rackspace Foundation creates a learning community by offering financial support to non-profits and hosting events like chess lessons.
Total revenues
$189,004
2023
Total expenses
$352,838
2023
Total assets
$657,798
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Rackspace Foundation

Youth orchestra of san antonio - funding was granted to youth orchestras of san antonio (yosa) to help build a world class orchestra program in The roosevelt cluster. Engagement included underwriting of concert series, campus level engagement, field trips, instrument loans, instructional support, and private lessons for middle and high school students. Additionally, it includes a "Rackspace scholars" program that provides scholarship for summer symphony camp.
ALEXANDER WEINBERG - AFTER SCHOOL CHESS AND FAMILY CHESS NIGHTS: WEEKLY CHESS LESSONS ARE HELD AT MOLLY PRUITT PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS. EVERY THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL, A CHESS MASTER OFFERS SMALLGROUP CHESS INSTRUCTION TO ROOSEVELT STUDENTS. FOLLOWING AFTER SCHOOL CHESS, FAMILY CHESS NIGHT IS OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO IS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE GAME. FUNDING PROVIDES DINNER AND CHESS INSTRUCTION FROM THE CHESS MASTER. ON AVERAGE, APPROXIMATELY 80 COMMUNITY MEMBERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 to 65 ATTEND THE PROGRAM EACH WEEK. ADDITIONALLY, ALL SEVEN SUPPORTED SCHOOLS HAVE WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL CHESS PROGRAMS AND BIANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENTS. APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CHESS PROGRAMS.
Ne educational Foundation - funds were granted through The north east independent school district for each of The magnificent 7 cluster schools to have an allocation of discretionary funds. These funds are restricted to benefiting students in either family engagement activities, participation in extracurricular activities, team support, staff engagement and culture, or student engagement and culture.
Girlstart - funding was granted for weekly afterschhol stem programming and two elementary student summer camps for walzem elementary, camelot elementary and The additional campus of montgomery elementary girlstart is an educational outreach program that encourages girls to believe in themselves, pursue paths to higher education and discover greater career opportunities in stem. The curriculum for afterschool programming enhances girls' stem learning through relatable, fun, hands-on and comprehensive activities in an all girls, informal enviornment.
Gemini ink - gemini ink is an afterschool creative writing program for elementary students in windcrest elementary and camelot elementary. Gemini ink executes a curriculum that allows student self-expression and self-exploration through creative writing.
Youth code jam - youth code jam provides innovative, impactful and family-focused out of school time, hands-on computing programs for k-12 students, as well as teacher professional development designed to bring computer science to every school and every classroom.
Township of union public schools
Communities in schools (cis) of san antonio, inc - funds were granted to provide a case manager to walzem elementary, camelot elementary and windcrest elementary. The cis managers provided comprehensive case management services to k-5th grade students. They referred for problems in academics, behavior, or attendance. The cis case managers provided or collaborated on school-wide activities to increase student achievement and for parents and families in order to increase parent involvement and parent-school communication.
Assistance league of san antonio - funds were granted to support The one of The ten philanthropic programs which provide services to residents in every age range in The community. Operation school bell dresses at-risk children from elementary schools in The area. Children are identified by school personnel as having inadequate or inappropriate clothing for attending school. Each child receives sets of new clothes, personal care kit, school supplies and books.

Grants made by The Rackspace Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA)See Part Iv$65,250
GirlstartSee Part Iv$37,500
Gemini InkSee Part Iv$35,000
...and 3 more grants made

Personnel at The Rackspace Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Cara NicholsPresident$0

Financials for The Rackspace Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$189,004
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$189,004

Form 990s for The Rackspace Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-11990View PDF
2021-122022-09-28990View PDF
2020-122022-09-28990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsSchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1718 Dry Creek Way 115
San Antonio, TX 78259
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
County
Bexar County, TX
Website URL
rackspacefoundation.com/ 
Phone
(210) 312-4688
IRS details
EIN
26-3332818
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
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
Central organization
Free account sign-up

Want updates when The Rackspace Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like The Rackspace Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account