The Rackspace Foundation

“The form 990 is electronically disseminated to the board of directors. Each board member signs a brief statement documenting receipt, review and final approval of the return.”

“The written conflict of interest policy is distributed to each board member at the beginning of their term. Annually, officers and trustees are asked to read the policy and confirm in writing compliance with the policy.”

“The organization maintains records of its annually filed tax returns, financial statements, and all written policies. Copies of records subject to public inspection are provided upon request.”

“And students strive to reach their fullest potential. The functional mission is financial and organizational support to non-profits working with schools and helping them foster better results and to bring together stakeholders to focus on a unified sense of purpose. The foundation believes in partnering with experts and providing resources to effect change rather than invent programs. When the foundation delivers on its partnership mission effectively, it results in high expectations for learning, more engaged parents, positive campus attitude, better teacher and student attendance, and greater exposure and recognition for our neighborhood schools. It does this through a combination of program sponsorship and event planning through arts and culture, environment and school neighborhood safety programs in the school day, afterschool, and during the summer.”

“Candidates from the magnificent 7 schools, chosen in a highly selective admissions process, join a cohort of 20 members to earn a master of education degree in school leadership and a state of texas principal certificate. The program prepares instructional leaders to take on the challenges of urban school leadership in the magnificent 7 school community. College advising corps - funding granted trinity university to provide a college advisor at roosevelt high school for the 2014-2015 school year. College advising corps provides the support that high-need students require to navigate the complex processes of college admissions and matriculation and securing financial aid. A recent trinity university graduate works as a full-time college advisor in roosevelt high school to foster a college-going culture within the school, which is one of the best predictors of whether students will pursue higher education.”

“Say si - say si is an afterschool arts program for elementary students in windcrest and camelot elementary schools. Say si collaborates with gemini ink, an afterschool creative writing program to devise and execute a curriculum that allows student self-expression and self-exploration.”

“Summer literacy academy - the goal of the summer literacy academy is to close students' reading gaps by having continued reading instruction throughout the summer. The summer literacy academy provides five weeks of intense reading instruction to elementary students so that they may continue academic growth and are better prepared for the next school year. Teachers guide reading lessons, and students are taught strategies to use when they are reading independently.”

“Back to school fund - funding supported an annual back to school drive for backpacks and school supplies for at-risk students in the underserved magnificent 7 schools and surrounding area.”

“Girlstart - funding was granted for weekly afterschool stem programming from girlstart. 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 environment. Girlstart provided "girlstart afterschool to-go" programming in camelot elementary.”

“University of texas foundation(advise tx) - funding was granted to provide a college advisor at roosevelt high school for the spring of 2013-2014 school year. Advise tx provides the support that high-need students require to navigate the complex processes of college admissions and matriculation and securing financial aid. A recent graduate works as a full-time college advisor in roosevelt high school to foster a college-going culture within the school, which is one of the best predictors of whether students will pursue higher education. Advisors help navigate college admissions, secure sat/act waivers and assist students and their families with fafsa applications.”

“Roosevelt cluster schools - funding supported windcrest elementary school, krueger middle school and roosevelt high school through various mechanisms such as a pta fundraiser, engagement programs, and other individualized requests for support.”

“School leaders network inc - funding was granted for six administrators from the magnificent 7 schools to attend school leaders network (sln) for the 2014-2015 school year. Sln provides the structure for public school principals to work together in cross-district networks, guided by highly skilled sln facilitators, using the research-based "sln design for leading" to solve real problems, across whole campuses, as opposed to teacher-by-teacher.”

“Afterschool 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 small-group chess instruction to roosevelt students. Following afterschool 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 5-65 attend the program each week.”

“Gemini ink - funding supported gemini ink for the 2014-2015 school year. Gemini ink is an afterschool creative writing program for elementary students in windcrest and camelot elementary schools. Gemini ink collaborates with say si, an afterschool arts program to devise and execute a curriculum that allows student self-expression and self-exploration.”

“Youth orchestras of san antonio - funding was granted to help build a world-class orchestra program in the roosevelt cluster. Engagement included underwriting of concert series, campus level engagement, instructional support, and private lessons for middle and high school students. Additionally it includes a "rackspace scholars" program for the 2014-2015 season and the 2014 summer symphony camp.”

“Other program (toys for tots) - funds supported a holiday toy drive for families of wounded warriors in san antonio, texas.”

“The organization uses the modified cash basis as its method of accounting.”