The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools

What The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools does

The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools is a Colorado-based nonprofit foundation established in 2010 to raise private philanthropic capital for Greeley-Evans School District 6, which ranks 143rd of 178 Colorado districts in funding. The foundation operates a portfolio of grant, scholarship, food-security, STEM, music, and student-leadership programs delivered through District 6's 34 schools serving 22,373 students, including the Innovative Learning Grants (up to $2,500 per teacher), the Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund (up to $500 per student), Food4Success (34 school food pantries, meal debt elimination), 21 SmartLabs (a $4M+ STEM initiative completed 2019-2024), the Career Explore Internship Program, Junior Board, Success in 6 Awards, and the new District 6 Music initiative ($620,000 two-year goal). The foundation does not build proprietary technology and runs on a standard Wix-hosted website with no disclosed digital platform, AI/ML, or data products; all program delivery is executed in partnership with District 6 staff and facilities.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving mechanisms: individual donations, the recurring Thrive on $5 monthly employee giving campaign (established 2012), corporate sponsorships across four tiers ($500 to $5,000+) from local firms including FirstBank, FMS Bank, Anderson & Whitney, and others, institutional grants (notably $734,130 from The Weld Trust in August 2023), and the signature Annual Breakfast fundraiser (now in its 16th year, 400+ attendees). The foundation operates with 1-10 staff (3 named: Executive Director Julie Hill, Marketing Director Joshua Polson, Board/Administrative Support Nikki Lucas) and is governed by an independent volunteer board drawn from local banking, real estate, healthcare, and education sectors. Its competitive position is anchored by institutional lock-in with District 6 — Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch serves Ex-Officio — and a community ecosystem that would be costly for any alternative foundation to replicate.

Name

The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools

Legal name

The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools

Website

https://d6successfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Success Foundation is a Greeley, Colorado nonprofit that raises private philanthropic capital for Greeley-Evans School District 6's 34 schools and 22,373 students through grants, scholarships, food pantries, STEM labs, music, and leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit / K-12 Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Education fundraising
• Student grants
• Community foundation
• School philanthropy
• K-12 program funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Greeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General donations from community members used at foundation's discretion to maximize impact on students and community. Donors may choose to remain anonymous.
2. Thrive on $5 Employee Giving Campaign: Monthly giving campaign established in 2012 where District 6 employees contribute $5 per month ($60 annually). Funds go directly to Innovative Learning Grant program. Official campaign takes place in February but employees can sign up year-round.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at multiple tiers: Doctorate ($5,000+), Masters ($2,500-$4,999), Bachelors ($1,000-$2,499), and Certificate ($500-$999). Sponsors include Anderson & Whitney, P.C., FirstBank, Hord Coplan & Macht, Minuteman Press, Sears Real Estate, FMS Bank, and others.
4. Annual Breakfast Fundraiser: 16th Annual Success Foundation Breakfast is the signature community and fundraising event, drawing over 400 community members including elected officials, CEOs, business owners, and community leaders. Funds raised are allocated to initiatives based on current district needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Success Foundation serves as the primary community fundraising and grant-making nonprofit supporting Greeley-Evans School District 6. It raises donations and corporate sponsorships to fund student grants, equity opportunity funds, school food pantries, STEM SmartLab installations, music instrument funding, educator recognition awards, and student leadership and internship programs. Programs are delivered through District 6 schools serving 22,373 students across 34 schools.

Product overview

The Success Foundation Serving Greeley-Evans Schools is a nonprofit organization that serves as the primary fundraising arm for Greeley-Evans School District 6. The Foundation operates a portfolio of interconnected programs including grant funding (Innovative Learning Grants, Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund), student development (Career Explore Internships, Junior Board), food security (Food4Success with 34 school pantries), music education support, and annual events (Success Foundation Breakfast, Success in 6 Awards). Together, these programs address funding gaps in District 6's 34 schools serving 22,373 students by providing equitable access to resources, opportunities, and enrichment experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovative Learning Grants: Grant program providing up to $2,500 for District 6 staff to develop projects incorporating Colorado State Academic Standards
• Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund
• Food4Success
• District 6 Music
• Career Explore Internship Program
• Junior Board
• Success in 6 Awards
• Breakfast for Success

Products and services

• Innovative Learning Grants Grant program providing up to $2,500 for District 6 staff to develop innovative classroom projects incorporating Colorado State Academic Standards to increase student success and engagement.
• Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund Student financial assistance fund providing up to $500 per student to close equity gaps and remove financial barriers for District 6 students, covering internet access, academic course fees, extracurricular activities, testing fees, and career certification fees.
• Food4Success Campaign Campaign supporting school food pantries and eliminating student meal debt, with 34 food pantries installed across District 6 schools providing fresh produce, dairy, shelf-stable items, and protein to students and families.
• District 6 Music Program Funding Fundraising initiative addressing funding gaps in District 6 school music programs, with a 2-year goal of $620,000 to achieve a 1:1 student-to-instrument ratio in grades 6-12 and replace worn instruments.
• Success in 6 Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding District 6 staff, including Educator of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Leader Among Leaders, Heart & Soul, and Spirit of Service awards.
• Career Explore Internship Program Paid internship program for District 6 high school juniors providing career planning, workplace skills development, and industry exposure to prepare students for their chosen post-graduation path.
• Junior Board Leadership development program for District 6 high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, offering workshops in resume writing, public speaking, service projects, and parliamentary procedure.
• Annual Success Foundation Breakfast (Breakfast for Success) Signature annual community and fundraising event (16th Annual as of recent year) bringing together 400+ community members including elected officials, CEOs, and business leaders to support District 6 students.
• Thrive on $5 Employee Giving Campaign Monthly giving campaign for District 6 employees contributing $5 per month ($60 annually) routed directly to the Innovative Learning Grant program.
• SmartLabs Hands-on, project-based STEM learning spaces integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math disciplines, with 21 SmartLabs installed across District 6 elementary, middle, and K-8 schools, supported by over $4 million in donor contributions.
• Career and Technical Education Center Center helping District 6 students meet industry needs through skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation including cosmetology, early childhood education, IT/cybersecurity, welding, and construction.
• Accenture I & CP Scholarship Annual $1,000 scholarship awarded to a District 6 senior pursuing Architecture, Engineering (civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical), Construction Management, or Landscape Architecture at 4-year or 2-year institutions, paid after first semester with a 2.8+ GPA.
• District 6 School Kickoff Annual back-to-school event providing District 6 students with backpacks, school supplies, resources, and giveaways to start the school year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 SmartLabs installed district-wide (2019-2024) providing STEM education access across all elementary, middle, and K-8 schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• District 6 Nutrition ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address student food insecurity. Originally focused on eliminating accumulated meal debt (now achieved), expanded to school food pantries at all 34 school sites. Assistant Director Kara Sample quoted on nutrition's connection to student achievement.
• Greeley-Evans School District 6coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner and beneficiary. The foundation addresses funding gaps the district cannot cover. Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch serves as Ex-Officio board member. Foundation supports district initiatives including CTE Center, SmartLabs, and school nutrition programs.
• Aims Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast President Kelly Zeillmann represents Aims Community College on the Board of Directors.
• Sunrise Community HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Member Charles Countee represents Sunrise Community Health on the Board of Directors.
• EnviroTechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Member Natyce Parent represents EnviroTech on the Board of Directors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DonorsChoose: National platform that channels individual donations directly to public school teachers for classroom projects — analogous to The Success Foundation's Innovative Learning Grants program but operating at massive national scale.
• AdoptAClassroom.org: National nonprofit funding K-12 classroom supplies and innovative projects. Comparable mission to The Success Foundation's teacher grant program and broader community-led model.
• Denver Public Schools Foundation: Larger, longer-established urban school district education foundation. Operates the same model (donor fundraising, teacher grants, student scholarships, signature events) at greater scale in Denver, providing a benchmark for what The Success Foundation could grow into.

Direct peers

• Boulder Valley School District Education Foundation: Another Colorado school-district-aligned education foundation with a similar program mix (teacher grants, student scholarships, signature fundraising events). Directly comparable in scope and operating model, though in a more affluent district.
• Poudre School District Foundation: Northern Colorado neighbor education foundation serving Poudre School District. Comparable community-led model, corporate sponsorships, and signature annual events — a direct regional peer.
• Greeley-Evans School District 6 (Education Foundation of Greeley): The district itself is the foundation's primary partner and beneficiary. Comparing scale, programs, and funding approach against the district's operating context anchors the foundation's reach.
• Douglas County Educational Foundation: Colorado school district education foundation with similar programs: Innovative Teaching Grants, student scholarships, and signature fundraising events. Useful peer for benchmarking fundraising efficiency and program breadth.

Emerging players

• Colorado Education Initiative: Statewide education nonprofit focused on innovation in Colorado schools. Tangentially comparable as an education-focused funder/intermediary, though operating at a higher policy and systems level rather than direct student programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/d6successfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/successfoundat1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/success-foundation-serving-greeley-evans-schools-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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