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.”

“Girlstart - funding was granted for weekly afterschool stem programming and an elementary student summer camp for walzem elementary and camelot 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 environment. Girlstart provided "girlstart afterschool to-go" programming in camelot elementary.”

“Trinity university (college advising corps) - funding granted to provide two college advisers at roosevelt high school for the 2015-2016 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. Two recent trinity university graduates work as full-time college advisers in roosevelt high school and work to foster a college-going culture within the school, which is one of the best predictors of whether students will pursue higher education. Advisers help navigate college admissions, secure sat/act waivers and assist students and their families with fafsa applications.”

“Trinity university (tomorrow's leaders program) - funding granted placement for two administrators in the principal fellows program. Trinity's principal fellows program is an innovative and intensive preparation that equips candidates with the transformational leadership skills required of successful educational leaders today. 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.”

“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.”

“School leaders network (sln) - funding was granted for four administrators from the magnificent 7 schools to attend school leaders network for the 2015-2016 school year. Sln provides the structure for pubilc 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.”

“Say si - say si is an afterschool arts program for elementary students in windcrest and camelot elementary schools. Say si executes a curriculum that allows student self-expression and self-exploration through visual arts.”

“Gemini ink - funding supported gemini ink for the 2015-2016 school year. Gemini ink is an afterschool creative writing program for elementary students in windcrest elementary and ed white middle school. Gemini ink executes a curriculum that allows student self-expression and self-exploration through creative writing.”

“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.”

“Other programs - holiday toy drive - funds supported a holiday toy drive for families of bammc family support center in san antonio, texas. Camelot elementary - funds were in support of a student fundraiser”

“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. 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.”

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