Irving Schools Foundation

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside cpa. Upon completion, the form 990 is reviewed by the president/ceo. Upon approval it is filed electronically with the internal revenue service.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers the directors of the organization and those related to them. Any conflict of interest is reported immediately in writing to the foundation chair, the secretary, and the ceo. The individual involved in the conflict may not participate in any discussion related to the conflict. The board, not including the person with the conflict, votes on whether or not to approve the transaction.”

“The isf has a personnel and compensation committee that meets regularly to determine compensation of the executive director. Once the committee determines the compensation for the executive director, using reference materials from other nonprofits (including guidestar's compensation guide), they must present their findings and their recommendation to the compensation and personnel committee for approval. This committee is comprised of the compensation and personnel chair, the board chair, the incoming chair, and the immediate past chair. Minutes from every meetings and research is well documented and updated every year.”

“The financial statements, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are available upon request.”

“The irving schools foundation provides financial resources to maximize educational opportunities for teachers and students in irving isd by funding innovative programs, scholarships, and activities that enhance creativity, leadership, and academic success.”

“Irving schools foundation (isf) provides financial resources to maximize educational opportunities for teachers and students in irving independent school district. The organiation has different programs to accomplish this goal. Food for thought to help ensure irving isd students are equipped for success, we team up with community businesses and organizations to collect and distribute food to students in need. Our goal is to eliminate hunger among the students of irving isd. C2c store community to classroom store - the store without a cash register - for irving staff to come and get free supplies throughout the year. Free school supplies, backpacks, and uniforms are just some of the items offered. Supplies for success isf partners with the community to collect backpacks and school supplies each year for the neediest students in the district. Those families are invited to attend an annual back to school event to receive free school supplies, dental and vision screenings, immunizations, and the opportunity to meet over 40 agencies who provide programs and services. Caring & sharing the community is invited to participate in an annual tradition to help students in need during the holiday season. Each year, isf partners with five irving isd programs who serve the neediest students in our community. Anti-bullying week each year, isf strives to provide a framework and resources for the iisd students to reinforce an anti-bullying culture. We are intentional in sponsoring a campaign that conveys the great value of each student, reinforces that words, choices, and actions have an impact beyond the moment, and provided targeted education for both students and teachers. Scholarships the organization awards college and continuing education scholarships to irving isd seniors and district employees. The immediate and long-term benefit of the isf scholarship program is remarkable - many students who have won scholarships have gone on to impressive academic and professional careers.”

“Line 2 - the organization is in the process of receiving a financial statement audit. The audited financial statements were not issued at the time of the form 990 filing.”