Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation

What Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation does

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation (PIEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable foundation established in 1985 by a coalition of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, Greater North West Austin Chamber of Commerce, RRISD Council of PTA's, and Round Rock ISD Administration. Its mission is to develop and allocate resources that enrich, enhance, and maximize the quality of education for all students within the Round Rock Independent School District, which spans Williamson and Travis counties across 56 campuses serving more than 47,000 students and 6,340 employees. The foundation runs a portfolio of core programs — Excellence in Education Grants (competitive teacher grants up to $5,000, with over $165,000 awarded annually across 55+ campuses), a Scholarships program with 30+ named funds disbursing $136,000+ each year, the School Supplies Project serving 13,000 students annually, the Resource Boutique providing emergency food, hygiene, and supplies to over 1,100 homeless and foster-care students, the Happy Birthday Bag Program, and the Teacher of the Year recognition program. Two flagship events — the Annual Shining Stars Gala (entering its 25th year in 2026) and the Annual Golf Classic (36 teams, 144 golfers) — anchor the fundraising calendar, supplemented by the Education Heroes Giving Circle (tiered recurring monthly giving), the Employee Giving Campaign (RRISD payroll deductions), and a Planned Giving and Endowment Fund. The foundation operates with a lean team of 4 paid staff and a ~30-member volunteer board of directors drawn from major regional employers and community institutions.

Name

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation

Legal name

Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation

Website

https://rrisdeducationfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation is a 1985-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds teacher grants, student scholarships, school supplies, and emergency resources for Round Rock ISD's 47,000+ students, sustaining programs through corporate sponsorships, recurring giving, and two flagship annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation (Nonprofit)

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Education foundation
• Teacher grants
• Student scholarships
• School supplies
• Nonprofit fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Round Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Donations & Education Heroes Giving Circle: Recurring monthly or annual donations from individual community members through the year-round Education Heroes Giving Circle program, with giving levels from $10/month (Role Model) up to $100/month (Innovator). Also includes one-time monetary donations.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships of flagship events including the Shining Stars Gala and Golf Classic. Sponsors receive marketing benefits, branding, and exhibition opportunities. Also includes auction and raffle in-kind donations for events.
3. Employee Giving Campaign: Annual fall campaign during RRISD open enrollment allowing district employees to give via one-time gift or monthly payroll deduction, with 100% of contributions directed to foundation programs. Community sponsors can also support by providing prizes and meals.
4. Planned Giving & Endowments: Legacy gifts through wills, living trusts, real estate, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, and donor-advised funds. Endowment Fund is permanently invested with only income used for mission; principal remains intact.
5. In-Kind Donations: Non-monetary donations including school supplies, auction items, raffle prizes, Amazon Wishlist items (birthday bags, hygiene kits), and resource boutique supplies donated by community members and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The foundation develops and allocates resources to Round Rock Independent School District to enrich, enhance, and maximize the quality of education for all students. It funds teacher grants, student scholarships, school supplies, emergency resources for homeless/foster students, and teacher recognition programs, all sustained through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, events, and planned giving.

Product overview

Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation operates as a single-purpose education foundation (not a platform product) offering a portfolio of programs including the Resource Boutique (emergency supplies for homeless/foster students), Excellence in Education Grants (teacher funding up to $5,000), Scholarships (30+ programs over $100,000), Teacher of the Year recognition, School Supplies Project (serving 13,000 students), and Happy Birthday Bags. The foundation runs major fundraising events including the Annual Shining Stars Gala (25th in 2026) and Annual Golf Classic. Recurring giving is facilitated through the Education Heroes Giving Circle and Employee Giving Campaign, while Planned Giving and Endowment Fund support long-term sustainability. The Round Rock ISD Alumni Network connects graduates with their former schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resource Boutique Emergency resource center providing Round Rock ISD homeless and foster care students with food, water, hygiene products, school supplies, backpacks, and Happy Birthday Bags.
• Excellence in Education Grants Competitive grants up to $5,000 for RRISD educators to fund innovative ideas, programs, materials, equipment, and field trips that enhance student learning across 55+ campuses.
• Scholarships Over 30 scholarship programs totaling over $100,000 in annual awards for graduating Round Rock ISD seniors, including memorial, need-based, and career-specific scholarships.
• Teacher of the Year Program Annual recognition program honoring outstanding educators from all 56 campuses, culminating in district-level Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year awards with monetary prizes.
• School Supplies Project Annual initiative providing school supply kits to students in financial need and Welcome Boxes for early career teachers, serving approximately 13,000 students annually.
• Happy Birthday Bag Program Monthly birthday celebration program for Families in Transition students containing age-appropriate gifts, mug cake mix, handwritten cards, and party supplies for six.
• Annual Shining Stars Gala Annual flagship fundraising gala featuring culinary experiences, silent and live auctions, casino, and after-party, attracting approximately 400 attendees and serving as the foundation's largest annual fundraiser.
• Annual Golf Classic
• Education Heroes Giving Circle
• Employee Giving Campaign
• Planned Giving and Endowment Fund

Quantifiable outcome

• $11.2 million+ in total support distributed to RRISD over 24 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• H-E-BflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerH-E-B served as Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet and is a long-standing sponsor of the Shining Stars Gala. H-E-B is also listed as a Legacy-level sponsor of the Education Heroes Giving Circle, demonstrating sustained multi-year commitment to the foundation's mission.
• Texas Children's HospitalflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor of the 2025 Shining Stars Gala (with Board member Ryan Breaux). Listed as an Innovator-level sponsor of the Education Heroes Giving Circle. Continues to provide vital support for the foundation's largest annual fundraiser.
• A+ Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet and a Sustainer-level sponsor of the Education Heroes Giving Circle. Board member La Tricia Bradshaw from A+ Federal Credit Union is quoted as an advocate for the Teacher of the Year program.
• VLK ArchitectscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet and a Sustainer-level sponsor of the Education Heroes Giving Circle, providing consistent annual support.
• EmersoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerResource Boutique sponsor supporting the foundation's emergency resource distribution program for homeless and foster care students in RRISD.
• CargillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerResource Boutique sponsor contributing to the supply of emergency food, water, hygiene products, and school supplies for RRISD students in need.
• Nolan Ryan FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContributor to the 2025 Scholarship Reception, providing need-based scholarships ($2.5 minimum GPA requirement) to RRISD graduating seniors. Has provided over $200,000 in total scholarships to students.
• Kanga RoofcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContributor to the 2025 Scholarship Reception. Provides the Kanga Roof CTE Scholarship ($2,500 award) for RRISD students pursuing careers in the trades through technical school.
• WhataburgercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerContributor to the 2025 Scholarship Reception. Provides the Whataburger Scholarship for RRISD seniors enrolled in Hospitality, Culinary, Business, or Marketing academies pursuing higher education in the hospitality industry.
• St. David's HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer group that participated in assembling 180 birthday bags for RRISD FiT (Families in Transition) students through the Happy Birthday Bag Program at the Resource Boutique.
• Macy'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer group contributing to the assembly of 180 birthday bags for FiT students at the Resource Boutique Happy Birthday Bag Program.
• Leadership Round RockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer group contributing to birthday bag assembly for RRISD FiT students at the Resource Boutique, supporting the emotional well-being of homeless and foster care students.
• Round Rock Women's ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer group contributing to the assembly of 180 birthday bags for FiT students. Also a Resource Boutique sponsor supporting ongoing supply of birthday bags and resources.
• Round Rock Rotary ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerResource Boutique sponsor contributing to emergency supplies for RRISD homeless and foster care students, including food, water, hygiene products, and school supplies.
• Round Rock Chamber of CommerceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner of the foundation in 1985. Represents the business community's commitment to supporting educational excellence in RRISD and serves as a key referral and amplification channel for the foundation's programs and fundraising.
• Greater North West Austin Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-founding organization in 1985 alongside the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, RRISD Council of PTA's, and RRISD Administration. Represents the broader northwest Austin business community in supporting RRISD education.
• RRISD Council of PTA'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding partner in 1985, representing the parent-teacher association network across all RRISD campuses. Provides community reach and parent volunteer networks as a key GTM channel.
• Round Rock ISD AdministrationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-founding organization in 1985 and ongoing strategic partner. The RRISD Superintendent (Dr. Hafedh Azaiez) serves as an ex-officio member of the foundation board. The district provides operational infrastructure including the Employee Giving Campaign payroll deduction system.
• Pedernales Electric CooperativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMotivator-level sponsor of the Education Heroes Giving Circle, contributing monthly or annual donations to support the foundation's ongoing programs.
• Paramount TheaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with RRISD PIE Foundation to select Anderson Mill Elementary for the 'Story Wranglers' program, a $5,000 Excellence in Education Grant-funded initiative where students wrote and performed original bilingual stories on stage.
• Wells Branch Community LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Joe Lee Johnson Elementary to provide reading calendars and challenge materials for the Free Summer Book Day program, supporting summer reading engagement for hundreds of students.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Austin ISD Partners in Education Foundation: Closest direct peer — district-level education foundation supporting Austin ISD with the same teacher grants, scholarships, and corporate-sponsorship fundraising model in the adjacent Central Texas region.
• Leander ISD Education Foundation: Direct peer serving the neighboring Leander ISD with teacher innovation grants, student scholarships, and community fundraising events using a near-identical operating model.
• Pflugerville ISD Education Foundation: Direct peer for Pflugerville ISD in the same Central Texas corridor; runs parallel programs including teacher grants, scholarships, and an annual gala with corporate sponsorships.

Regional players

• Plano ISD Education Foundation: Texas K-12 education foundation serving Plano ISD with parallel programs (teacher grants, student scholarships, community giving campaigns) at a larger district scale in the DFW region.
• Cy-Fair Educational Foundation: Texas-based K-12 education foundation serving Cypress-Fairbanks ISD near Houston — same model of teacher grants, student scholarships, and large-scale corporate fundraising galas, but in a different metro.

Emerging players

• Communities in Schools of Central Texas: Adjacent education-support nonprofit serving the same RRISD student population with wraparound services for at-risk youth; overlaps on the Resource Boutique / FiT student mission.

Others

• United Way of Williamson County: Regional nonprofit umbrella competing for the same household and corporate donors in Round Rock; not a direct education foundation but competes for philanthropic dollars and volunteer capacity.
• National School Foundation Association: Industry association for K-12 education foundations — provides best-practice sharing, benchmarking, and grantmaking guidance relevant to RRISD PIEF's operations and growth strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RRISD_PIEF
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoundRockISDPartnersInEducationFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rrisd-partners-in-education-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/rrisd_pief

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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