SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC dba Bend-La Pine Education Foundation
Engaged Minds, Bright Futures
Mission
The Education Foundation for the Bend-La Pine Schools prepares our students for success and the future through exceptional educational and extracurricular opportunities.
Notes from the nonprofit
The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools will be celebrating our 35th year of service to our community in 2023. We are excited to continue our work and support teachers and students by providing innovative classroom grants focused on STEM, Mental Health, Career Technical and Art programming. In addition, with the support of the community, we want to continue our focus on LATINX student and at-risk student programming.
Ruling year
1994
President
Odette Adair
Vice-President
Lisa May
Main address
PO Box 1436
Bend, OR 97709 USA
Formerly known as
The School Foundation
EIN
93-1064935
NTEE code
Single Organization Support (B11)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our work helps educators bring students together to engage in innovative STEM, art, music & wellness opportunities regardless of skill level, gender, interests, culture, language or socioeconomic status, and to enhance learning options for all public-school students. The Foundation also subsidizes fees for at-risk students to participate in athletics and for high need schools to secure the educational resources they need. Through our classroom grant program, the Foundation focuses on increasing accessibility for low-income/high need students who may not have exposure to technology or support for academics at home. Without our efforts, many of the educational STEM, art, music & wellness opportunities, specifically at high need schools, would remain unfunded and would not be implemented. We also support scholarship opportunities for high risk and Latino seniors in Bend, La Pine and Sunriver.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Activity Fee Support Program
Activity Fee Scholarships have for 35 years directly benefited local middle and high school students in need by providing financial aid for participation fees associated with sport/club activities. Studies show that investing in after-school programming yields a high return to society in reduced juvenile crime and at-risk behaviors. Such programs also enhance student achievement with improved school attendance, betterment of test scores, higher graduation rates, increased likelihood to pursue college, and the development of positive peer/mentor relationships. Additional benefits for these activities include advocacy of healthy lifestyles.
Classroom Grants Program
Classroom Grants provide invaluable resources for our local public schools. On an annual basis, the foundation provides support to educators district-wide for high impact, academically proven projects with solid implementation and evaluation plans. Funding priorities focus on Title 1 schools and those with a high percentage of students on Free & Reduced Meals. Our goal is:
◦ To provide tools for teachers, with an emphasis on technology and science
◦ To support art and music in classrooms
◦ To enhance community and parental involvement in our schools
Latinx Scholarships
Provide scholarships to graduating Latinx students for higher education or trade school plans in partnership with Oregon Community Foundation and C.O. Latino Partnership Association.
Perseverance Awards
Recognizes at risk youth who have persevered through difficult life obstacles to graduate and have future higher education or trade school plans.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Latin American descent, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
VISION STATEMENT:
Our programs help create equity for all of our students through access to teacher grants that enhance the classroom experience, and to need-based scholarships that pay for fees and supplies for activities outside the classroom. We collaborate with education leaders and other community organizations to bring creative and innovative programming to Bend La- Pine Schools. Our efforts positively impact every student in the district.
Promoting Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion is at the core of our Bend-La Pine Education Foundation’s mission. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and equitable environment where all individuals and communities can thrive and actively participate. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to embrace diversity, eliminate barriers, and ensure that everyone is heard and valued. Together, we work towards a more inclusive and equitable community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
KEY STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
Positively impact students with broader and deeper support for classroom and extracurricular activities.
Encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom.
Communicate program information and successes to raise awareness within the schools community and the community at large.
Engage community members as volunteers and supporters.
Ensure adequate resources, including staff, to effectively deliver programs.
Continue to develop a strong Board of Directors.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The organization's Board of Director's comprises individuals with diverse talents and skill sets, striving to represent the communities in which we serve.
The Board's structure is made up of several committees including Allocations, Board Development, Finance, Public Relations and Resource Development.
The organization has been in existence for 35 years with a commitment to focus on core programs. The foundation has been entrusted by donors and community partners to be good stewards of funds.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Despite the economic recession, the Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has grown in recent years, with substantial increases in program giving (see charts in the annual report).
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
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SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC dba Bend-La Pine Education Foundation
Board of directorsas of 09/10/2024
Mrs. Michele Emery
Robert Jones
Retired Educator/Administrator
Odette Adair
Coldwell Banker Bain
Richard Nkansah
Lonza Pharma & Biotech
Brian Newton
Jones & Roth
Lisa May
Ben Haag
First Interstate Bank
Sara Odendahl
The Collective NWX
Leslie Reif
Vice Principal La Pine High School
Shirley Olson
School Board Liasion
Jessica Cherry
Rod Ketner
Seran Bio
Michele Emery
Jenn Lynch
Robi Cole
Natalie Hummel
Bonnie Pearce
OnPoint
Zachary Brounstein
Andy Frank
Mary Paulson
Cheri Helt
Pat Kesgard
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
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