What Pasco Education Foundation does

Pasco Education Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in February 1991 and headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida. It operates as the chartered direct-support fundraising and grantmaking entity for Pasco County Public Schools, channeling private-sector resources into public education programs that fall outside the scope of tax-funded school budgets. The foundation serves three primary constituent groups: Pasco County public school students (particularly graduating seniors and low-income youth in grades 8-12), district teachers and staff, and local corporate and individual donors. Geographic reach is concentrated within Pasco County, Florida, with no operating presence outside this single school district.

The foundation's core programs include Wise Supplies (a free teacher resource store located at the Pasco County School District Office that distributes bulk school supplies to educators), Take Stock in Children (a mentorship and Florida Prepaid scholarship program serving over 750 students since 1997 with 1,347 mentoring sessions in 2025-2026), Innovative Classroom Projects (teacher grants up to $1,000 per project), Project L.E.A.D. (school-wide and district-wide funding starting at $2,500), S.T.A.R. Awards (annual educator recognition culminating in Teacher of the Year announcement), graduating senior scholarship awards (over 150 scholarships available for the Class of 2026), and Employee Scholarships ($500 awards for district staff pursuing degrees). There is no proprietary technology product; operations rely on standard nonprofit infrastructure including a WordPress website, Constant Contact email platform, and a basic e-commerce shop for bulk supply purchases.

Revenue is generated through corporate partnerships at tiered levels ranging from Friends ($250) to A+ Partners ($200,000+), individual donations (including payroll deduction for Pasco County Schools employees and text-to-give campaigns), Florida specialty license plate proceeds under the License to Learn program, event ticket and auction revenue from annual fundraisers (Cinderella Ball, Swing for the Kids Golf Classic, AIM for Education), and in-kind supply donations. The foundation disburses over $1.7 million annually, including $423,130 in student scholarships, $285,000 in classroom supplies, and 130 teacher grants during the 2025-2026 school year. With 1-10 employees and a lean operating model, the foundation operates at near-passthrough efficiency typical of small direct-support nonprofits.

Name

Pasco Education Foundation

Legal name

Pasco Education Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://pascoeducationfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pasco Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1991 that channels private-sector funding into Pasco County Public Schools through student scholarships, teacher grants, the Wise Supplies free school supply program, and the Take Stock in Children mentorship initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit Foundation Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Education nonprofit
• Student scholarships
• Classroom grants
• Teacher resources
• Community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Land O'lakes

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. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate partners provide financial support at various tiers ($250 to $200,000+) through annual partnership agreements. Sponsors receive recognition at events and across foundation communications.
2. Individual Donations: Monetary contributions from individuals through the website, payroll deduction forPasco County Schools employees, and text-to-give campaigns (text WS to 91999).
3. Specialty License Plate Program: $20 from every 'Support Education' specialty license plate sold in Florida goes directly to Pasco County schools through the License to Learn program.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from annual fundraising events including ticket sales, table sponsorships, and auction items at events like the Cinderella Ball and Golf Classic.
5. Supply Donations: In-kind donations of school supplies and materials to the Wise Supplies program, which are then distributed to teachers and students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pasco Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) direct-support organization for Pasco County Public Schools that channels community donations into student scholarships, classroom grants, free school supplies, educator recognition, and mentoring programs. It also operates a small e-commerce shop selling bulk school supplies and runs annual fundraising events to sustain its program funding.

Product overview

Pasco Education Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization providing a portfolio of educational support programs and services for Pasco County Public Schools. The organization's core offerings include: Wise Supplies, a free teacher supply center providing school supplies to educators; Take Stock in Children, a comprehensive program offering scholarships, mentors, and college readiness coaching; Innovative Classroom Projects and Project L.E.A.D., grant programs funding creative classroom initiatives; S.T.A.R. Awards recognizing outstanding educators; scholarship awards for graduating seniors; and employee scholarships for district staff. The foundation also operates an online shop for bulk supplies, runs annual fundraising events (Cinderella Ball, Golf Classic, AIM for Education), and coordinates community supply drives. These programs collectively aim to advance student achievement and invest community resources in public education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wise Supplies: Free Teacher Supply Center founded by the Pasco Education Foundation to help alleviate the financial burden for families and teachers
• Take Stock in Children

Products and services

• Wise Supplies A free teacher resource store operated by the Pasco Education Foundation that provides school supplies to Pasco County Public Schools educators to alleviate financial burdens on families and teachers. Located at Pasco County School District Office (Portable 30), with teachers registering for scheduled shopping appointments and select schools able to order online.
• Take Stock in Children A comprehensive program providing low-income Pasco County students with Florida Prepaid college scholarships, volunteer mentors, and college readiness coaching services. Over 750 students have been served since 1997, with 1,347 mentoring sessions conducted in 2025-2026 and donor contributions matched dollar-for-dollar by the Florida Prepaid Foundation.
• Innovative Classroom Projects A grant program that provides financial resources to Pasco County teachers to fund creative curriculum, special activities, and classroom projects that spark student engagement. Individual projects receive up to $1,000; group projects may receive varying amounts. 130 grants were awarded in 2025-2026.
• Project L.E.A.D. A school-wide and district-wide funding program that matches private contributions to support STEM Education, Literacy, Low-performing Students, Teaching Quality/Professional Development, Career/Technical Education (CTE), and Increasing Graduation Rates. Awards start at $2,500.
• S.T.A.R. Awards An annual celebration recognizing Pasco County Schools Teachers of the Year, School Related Personnel of the Year, Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining Employees of the Year, and Administrators of the Year, culminating in the Pasco County Teacher of the Year announcement. Presented by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
• Pasco Education Foundation Shop An online store selling bulk school supplies (erasers, wipes, folders, binders, notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, face masks) at unit prices (e.g., 4-Packs Erasers $45, 1-Pack Wipes $8, 10-Pack Wipes $65, 200 Folders $60, 36 1" Binders $70, 48 Composition Books $50, 48 Jumbo Glue Sticks $30, 50 Boxes Colored Pencils $50, 50 Count Disposable Masks $20), with proceeds supporting the Wise Supplies free teacher resource store.
• Annual Fundraising Events (Cinderella Ball, Golf Classic, AIM for Education) Annual fundraising events including the Cinderella Ball black-tie gala (presented by Ajax Building Company and Northpoint Wealth Management of Raymond James), Swing for the Kids Golf Classic, and AIM for Education that raise funds for scholarships, grants, and educational programs through ticket sales, table sponsorships, and auction items.
• Scholarship Awards Scholarship awards provided to graduating seniors in Pasco County Public Schools through a competitive application process, with over 150 scholarships available for Class of 2026. $423,130 in scholarships was awarded to students in 2025-2026.
• Employee Scholarships Financial assistance program for Pasco County Schools employees pursuing degrees, certifications, or coursework to enhance their service to students. Award amount is $500 per recipient.
• Summer Supply Drive (Stuff the Bus) Annual summer campaign collecting school supplies at Walmart locations and community partners to stock the Wise Supplies center for the upcoming school year. Coverage includes local news outlets such as Fox13 Tampa and Neighborhood News.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,700,000 disbursed annually to support education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Suncoast Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing presenting sponsor for Cinderella Ball, Golf Classic, and S.T.A.R. Awards events. Supports school-wide projects through Campus Catalyst awards program up to $5,000. Major supporter of Take Stock in Children and teacher recognition programs.
• Duke EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with foundation for Building Pathways initiative supporting energy, engineering, and robotics programs across 42 schools, many Title I. Duke Energy Future Innovators grants up to $3,000 for schools in Duke Energy service area. Grants matched by Pasco Education Foundation.
• HCA Healthcare FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with foundation to create career pathways for Patient Care Technician CTAE Programs as part of Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida initiative.
• Florida Prepaid FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonor contributions to Take Stock in Children scholarships are matched dollar-for-dollar by Florida Prepaid Foundation, doubling the impact of all contributions.
• New Worlds Reading InitiativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partners with New Worlds Reading Initiative to provide Parent Engagement Nights. In 2024/25 school year, over 200 students and family members participated in these literacy-focused events.
• University of South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSF faculty collaborate with foundation on Teacher Leadership Academy, an innovative teacher leader preparation model. Partnership developed across three feeder patterns of elementary-middle-high schools.
• Tampa General HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMasters-level partner ($20,000+) and presenting sponsor for 2026 Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Supports healthcare career pathway programs and student scholarships.
• Johns Hopkins All Children's HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMasters-level partner and presenting sponsor for S.T.A.R. Awards, recognizing outstanding teachers and school personnel.
• Publix Super Markets CharitiessecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for S.T.A.R. Awards and supporter of foundation events and programs.
• Ajax Building CompanysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for annual Cinderella Ball and past Golf Classic events.
• Vinik Sports GroupsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers special ticket links for Pasco Education Foundation supporters for events including Monster Jam, Ringling Brothers, and Disney On Ice. Portion of proceeds benefits foundation.
• Northpoint Wealth Management of Raymond JamessecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Cinderella Ball events.
• Take Stock in Children of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide program since 1997 that provides educational pathway for low-income students through scholarships, mentors, and hope. Pasco County program has been with foundation since inception.
• District School Board of Pasco CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing access to schools, students, and staff for all foundation programs including Take Stock in Children, scholarships, and classroom grants.
• HumanasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner recognized on foundation website for support of education initiatives.
• Creative ContractorssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for S.T.A.R. Awards and corporate community partner.
• Royal AiresecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner listed on foundation website.
• Tampa Bay WatersecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting foundation programs.
• CPPIsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSteam Sponsor and corporate partner supporting foundation initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Foundation of Tampa Bay: A larger regional grantmaking and philanthropic institution that is both an A+ Partner to Pasco Education Foundation and a comparable nonprofit serving the same Tampa Bay donor community for education and other causes.
• Florida Education Foundation: The statewide public education foundation affiliated with the Florida Department of Education, supporting education-focused nonprofits and scholarship programs across the state — broader in scope but directly comparable in mission.
• Take Stock in Children of Florida: The statewide umbrella organization operating the Take Stock in Children program that Pasco runs locally. Directly comparable as the parent of one of Pasco's flagship programs and a fellow scholarship/mentoring nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Allen N. Drucker Education Foundation: A small Florida-based education foundation providing scholarships and grants to students and educators — comparable in scale, structure, and mission to Pasco Education Foundation.
• Hillsborough Education Foundation: A direct-support nonprofit 501(c)(3) for Hillsborough County Public Schools (adjacent Florida county to Pasco), running scholarships, classroom grants, Take Stock in Children, and teacher recognition programs — the closest peer in structure, mission, and operating model.
• Pinellas Education Foundation: Another Tampa Bay-area direct-support nonprofit for Pinellas County Public Schools, providing scholarships, classroom grants, and educator support using a near-identical operating model to Pasco Education Foundation.
• Broward Education Foundation: A large Florida district-support education foundation for Broward County Public Schools, running scholarships, STEM, Take Stock in Children, and teacher recognition — directly comparable in mission and program mix.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools Foundation: One of the largest Florida district-support education foundations, providing scholarships, classroom grants, and corporate partnership programs across Miami-Dade County Public Schools — a scaled comparable in the same state.
• Polk Education Foundation: A Florida district-support education foundation providing scholarships, classroom grants, and teacher recognition for Polk County Public Schools — a directly comparable regional peer.

Emerging players

• University of South Florida Foundation: An institutional foundation that partners with Pasco Education Foundation on the Teacher Leadership Academy. Comparable as a scholarship/grantmaking organization but with a higher-education rather than K-12 focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PascoEducation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9-n6S0hQfzYBfDpq3at2lA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PascoEdFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pascoedfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/pascoedfoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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