The Foundation for Leon County Schools Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Tallahassee, Florida · EIN 59-2852594
- Florida
- Tallahassee
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Florida
- Total giving
- $670KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $690KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO BRING ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS THROUGH BUSINESS, INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS; AND DEDICATED FUNDRAISING. THE FOUNDATION FOR LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS (FOUNDATION) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1986 WHEN FORWARD-THINKING BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATION LEADERS CAME TOGETHER WITH A COMMON GOAL OF ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR LEON COUNTY STUDENTS IN ORDER TO DELIVER A SUPERIOR EDUCATION.UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE FOUNDATION REMAINS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, DROPOUT PREVENTION, SCHOLARSHIPS, TEACHERS TRAINING, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH(STEM) DEVELOPMENT, AND WELLNESS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Leon County School District | $910K | 2023 |
| America'S Second Harvest of the Big Bend Inc | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Tallahassee Chamber Foundation Inc | $10K | 2023 |
| Florida Prepaid College Foundation Inc | $6.6K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.foundationforlcs.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.