Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation

Name

Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation

Legal name

Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://mcpsfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Educational foundation
• K-12 student support
• Scholarship programs
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Educator grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

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. Individual Donations: The foundation receives donations from individuals through online portal, check, stock transfer, and mobile text-to-give. These are one-time and recurring contributions that fund programs for MCPS students.
2. Institutional Partner Program: Corporate sponsors pay tiered partnership fees (Diamond $50,000, Opal $25,000, Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500) in exchange for yearlong brand exposure, event recognition, and media placement.
3. Workplace Campaigns: The foundation receives donations through workplace giving programs including United Way (8152), Combined Federal Campaign (27185), Maryland Charity Campaign, and Americas Charities.
4. Event Sponsorships: Signature events including Evening of Excellence, Golf FORE'EM, and Superintendent's Breakfast generate sponsorship revenue at various levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. (MCPSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and distributes funds for special and innovative programs for MCPS students that regular school district budgets cannot support. The foundation operates a portfolio of charitable programs including student scholarships, educator grants, school supply distributions (GIVE BACKpacks, Toolkits), career exploration (Summer RISE), music education, and dignity-focused campaigns (Dine with Dignity), funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, and signature events.

Product overview

Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides funds for special and innovative programs for MCPS that regular funds cannot support. The foundation operates as a single unified offering with multiple distinct programs: scholarship and award programs (Student Scholarships & Awards, LEAAP Scholarship Fund), student support programs (GIVE BACKpacks, Toolkits, Dine with Dignity), career development (Summer RISE), educational enrichment (Help Me Make Music, ACES), educator grants, and charitable giving services (online donations, mobile giving via Txt2Give, stock transfers, workplace campaigns). The foundation also hosts signature events including the annual Evening of Excellence scholarship celebration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GIVE BACKpacks Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to MCPS students in need. Sponsorship tiers available at $20 per backpack, with school-level tiers ranging from $300 (class) to $50,000 (school district).
• Toolkits Provides school supply kits at $18 each containing magnetic letters and numbers, bottle caps, crayons, play-doh, ABC and math cards for kindergartners in Title I summer programs.
• Summer RISE Career-based summer learning program for rising MCPS junior and senior students, providing career guidance, professional skills training, networking opportunities, and a stipend covering clothing, food, office supplies, and transportation.
• Student Scholarships & Awards Scholarships and awards for MCPS students pursuing post-secondary education, ranging from $250 to $20,000 for tuition and other educational expenses.
• LEAAP Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund for MCPS graduating seniors pursuing education degrees, with sponsorship levels from $250 (Supporter) to $9,000 (Four Scholars). Sponsors at $2,000+ receive an award named after them.
• Educator Grants Small grants program enabling MCPS educators to apply for funding to enhance student instruction and provide supplemental learning materials, professional development, and special equipment.
• Dine with Dignity Awareness and fundraising campaign to preserve student dignity in the school lunchroom environment for MCPS students.
• Help Me Make Music Music education program supporting students in Montgomery County Public Schools with donor-funded music instruction and resources.
• ACES Educational support program for students in Montgomery County Public Schools.
• Institutional Partner Program Annual corporate sponsorship program offering tiered partnership levels (Diamond $50,000, Opal $25,000, Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500) with yearlong brand exposure, event recognition, social media, promotional materials, and media credit listings.
• Evening of Excellence Annual scholarship awards celebration and fundraising event held at the Music Center at Strathmore, recognizing MCPS scholarship recipients with sponsorship levels including Presenting Sponsor $5,000, Silver Sponsor $2,500, Bronze Sponsor $1,000, and Table Sponsor $800.
• General Online Donations Online donation platform accepting credit card, debit card, or electronic check contributions for general foundation support, with all processing fees covered by the foundation.
• Mobile Giving (Txt2Give) Mobile donation service allowing donors to text contribution amounts to shortcode 301-329-2238 for quick giving, with credit card updates handled via text.
• Stock Transfer Giving Charitable gift of securities donation option processed through LPL Financial (DTC Number 0990) for donors wishing to contribute appreciated stock.
• Workplace Giving Campaigns Payroll deduction donation channel via participation in United Way (code 8152), Combined Federal Campaign (code 27185), Maryland Charity Campaign, and Americas Charities.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Montgomery County Public Schools Department of PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for Summer RISE program; coordinates with businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofits to provide career-based learning opportunities for students.
• A Wider CirclesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontgomery County-based nonprofit partner providing professional clothing to Summer RISE program participants.
• League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCPS employee group working with the foundation to award scholarships to students pursuing education degrees, aiming to diversify the K-12 education workforce.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DonorsChoose: Crowdfunding nonprofit that lets individuals fund classroom projects and supplies in public schools nationwide. Conceptually overlaps with MCPSEF's GIVE BACKpacks/Toolkits programs but operates as a tech-enabled marketplace rather than a district-aligned foundation.

Direct peers

• San Francisco Public Schools Foundation: San Francisco Unified School District's affiliated educational foundation supporting SFUSD students through scholarships, grants, and enrichment programs. Same single-district focus and similar mix of donations, sponsorships, and events.
• Houston Public Schools Foundation: Philanthropic arm serving Houston Independent School District students with scholarships, teacher grants, and enrichment programs. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and district-affiliated focus.
• Seattle Public Schools Foundation: Independent 501(c)(3) that raises and distributes philanthropic funds specifically for Seattle Public Schools. Operates with the same single-district funding model, providing scholarships, classroom grants, and emergency student support—directly comparable to MCPSEF's structure.
• Foundation for Philadelphia Public Schools: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit dedicated to raising private funds for the School District of Philadelphia through scholarships, classroom grants, and STEM/arts programs. Closely analogous to MCPSEF's district-tied grantmaking model.
• Boston Public Schools Foundation: Boston's district-affiliated education foundation funding scholarships, enrichment, and innovation across Boston Public Schools. Directly analogous nonprofit structure supporting a large urban district.
• Dallas Education Foundation: Nonprofit foundation supporting Dallas Independent School District through scholarships, teacher grants, and direct student programs. Mirrors MCPSEF's district-specific grantmaking and scholarship model.
• Chicago Public Education Fund: Chicago's dedicated education fund supporting Chicago Public Schools through donations and grants for innovative programs. Closely analogous single-district foundation model operating in a large urban school system.
• Atlanta Public Schools Education Foundation: Independent nonprofit generating charitable resources for Atlanta Public Schools via scholarships, classroom grants, and signature fundraising events. Same single-district structure and impact metrics.

Others

• United Way Worldwide: Largest US workplace-giving platform through which MCPSEF receives donor funds (designated code 8152). Acts as a distribution partner and indirect fundraising infrastructure, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcpsfoundation
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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