The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Inc

What The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Inc does

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Inc (EPSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 1983 (founded 1981) and headquartered at 20272 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, Nebraska. It operates as the exclusive supplemental funding and program-delivery vehicle for the Elkhorn Public Schools District, serving all 22 schools in the district (12 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools). The Foundation's stated mission is to fill funding gaps in public education by channeling donations, event revenue, and earned income into scholarships, classroom grants, academic intervention, teacher support, and student services.

The Foundation runs a portfolio of interconnected programs: the Elkhorn Kids Campus (EKC) before-and-after-school childcare serving over 1,100 elementary students at 12 sites; a comprehensive scholarship program awarding over $700,000 annually across 135 unique named scholarships plus the ACHIEVE AP and ACHIEVE CTE pathways; classroom grants (85 grants totaling $150,000+ for 2026-2027); Math & Reading Intervention clubs; Kids In Need emergency family assistance; and tuition reimbursement for EPS staff. Technology stack is intentionally lean and outsourced — Submittable for online scholarship applications and DonorPerfect for donation processing — with no proprietary AI or platform engineering disclosed.

Revenue is diversified across donations/charitable contributions (tax-deductible), annual fundraising events (Golf Fore Grants, Bids For Kids, TEAM Campaign, Hall of Fame), EKC tuition (subscription/recurring), Alumni Center hourly space rentals ($100/hour), $75 commemorative brick paver sales, and a 1% annual administration fee on endowed scholarship balances. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors (President Katy Bode; Superintendent Dr. Bary Habrock; 10+ members at large) and led by Executive Director Stacey L. Falk with a staff of approximately 10+ including program, accounting, scholarship, alumni, events, and EKC coordinators. Strategic direction is anchored to one district, one community, and one mission: increasing the total dollars invested in Elkhorn students, teachers, and schools (over $1.1M in 2024-2025).

Name

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Inc

Legal name

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Inc

Website

https://elkhornfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Elkhorn, Nebraska, that funds scholarships, classroom grants, academic intervention, and before/after-school childcare for the Elkhorn Public Schools District's 22 schools, investing over $1.1M in programs annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Services (611), Child and Youth Services (62411), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Public education foundation
• Scholarship administration
• Before-after school care
• Classroom grant funding
• Alumni engagement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhorn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations to support educational programs, scholarships, and foundation operations. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
2. Annual Fundraising Events: Revenue from events including Golf Fore Grants ($47,000 raised in 2026), Bids For Kids auction ($72,000 raised in 2025), TEAM Campaign ($53,000 raised in 2025 from 425 EPS staff participants), and Hall of Fame banquet.
3. Alumni Center Rental: Rental fees for community events including workshops, conferences, holiday parties, alumni gatherings, and graduation parties. Venue seats 150 guests and is available 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4. Brick Pavilions: Sale of commemorative engraved brick pavers at Elkhorn High School and Elkhorn South High School brick pavilions for $75 each.
5. Elkhorn Kids Campus (EKC) Childcare Services: Before and after school care program serving over 1,100 elementary students at 12 elementary schools. Summer care programs also available with separate tuition.
6. Scholarship Fund Administration: Endowed scholarships require minimum $50,000 initial donation with 1% annual administration fee deducted from fund's December balance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supplements the Elkhorn Public Schools District by funding scholarships (135+ unique scholarships, including ACHIEVE AP and ACHIEVE CTE pathways awarding over $700,000 annually), classroom grants for innovative teacher projects, Math & Reading Intervention before/after-school clubs, and emergency family assistance through the Kids In Need fund. It also operates the Elkhorn Kids Campus before/after-school childcare program at 12 elementary schools serving over 1,100 students and runs the Elkhorn Alumni Center as a community event rental venue.

Product overview

The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides supplemental funding and educational support programs to the Elkhorn Public Schools District. The Foundation operates a portfolio of interconnected programs including the Elkhorn Kids Campus (before/after-school child care), a comprehensive Scholarship Program (with ACHIEVE AP and ACHIEVE CTE pathways), Classroom Grants, Math & Reading Intervention clubs, Kids In Need emergency assistance, and Tuition Reimbursement for staff. The Foundation also manages alumni engagement through its Alumni Program and operates the Elkhorn Alumni Center event venue. Major annual fundraising events include Golf Fore Grants, Bids For Kids, and the TEAM Campaign. In 2024-2025, the Foundation invested over $1,100,000 in programs to support students, teachers, and schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elkhorn Kids Campus (EKC)
• Scholarship Program
• ACHIEVE Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarship
• ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
• Classroom Grants Program
• Math & Reading Intervention
• Kids In Need Fund
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elkhorn Alumni Center Rental
• Alumni Program
• Hall of Fame Program
• Brick Pavilions

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1.1 million invested in programs during 2024-2025 school year
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Champions Run Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Golf course venue for the annual Golf Fore Grants tournament, which raised $47,000 for Classroom Grants in 2026.
• Metro Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro Community College committed to match ACHIEVE Scholarships (both ACHIEVE AP and ACHIEVE CTE) for students who enroll at Metro Community College the fall after their high school graduation, enhancing the scholarship value for local students.
• SubmittablecoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomized scholarship software platform provider enabling online scholarship applications for EPS students, eliminating paper applications and redundant tasks.
• MCL ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company that built the Foundation's current office building and Elkhorn Alumni Center completed in 2017-2018. MCL Construction and Ken Hahn Architects unveiled building renderings at the groundbreaking ceremony.
• Ken Hahn ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the Foundation's current office building and Elkhorn Alumni Center completed in 2017-2018.
• Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Gas Station (156th & Maple)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGas pump fundraiser partnership where $0.01/gallon at Pump 18 benefits students at all EPS buildings, running starting May 1st.
• Prairie ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Omaha construction company that donated Milwaukee cordless construction tools and lumber to new SkillsUSA groups at the three EPS high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Loess Hills Jazz OrchestraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJazz ensemble that conducted a workshop and performance with Elkhorn summer band program in July, funded through a classroom grant.
• Lovett DetailingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated car detail raffle prize for Golf Fore Grants 2026 event.
• Jukes Ale WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraft brewery represented at Bids For Kids 2025 beer and wine tasting event.
• Main Street CellarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine vendor represented at Bids For Kids 2025 beer and wine tasting event.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Community Foundation: Regional community foundation serving Lincoln, Nebraska with broader grantmaking across education, arts, and human services; education is a major pillar and it competes for the same Nebraska-based donor and corporate support.
• Scholarship America: National nonprofit administering community-funded scholarships at scale; comparable in scholarship administration and donor management capabilities but operates across many districts rather than a single district.
• DonorsChoose: National crowdfunding platform for classroom projects and teacher requests; represents a digital alternative channel for the same teacher grant-giving behavior the Foundation's classroom grants program supports.
• Omaha Community Foundation: Larger community foundation serving the Omaha metro including Elkhorn; manages donor-advised funds and competitive education grants, representing both a peer for education dollars and a potential alternative vehicle for local donors.

Direct peers

• Papillion La Vista Community Schools Foundation: Foundation supporting Papillion La Vista Community Schools, a nearby Omaha-metro district with similar suburban demographics; directly comparable in scope (classroom grants, scholarships, staff support) and target donor base.
• Westside Community Schools Foundation: Foundation serving Westside Community Schools in Omaha; comparable in mission (supplemental K-12 funding), programs (classroom grants, scholarships), and reliance on local donor cultivation and event-based fundraising.
• Millard Public Schools Foundation: Foundation serving the adjacent Millard Public Schools district in the Omaha metro; operates comparable classroom grants, scholarships, and educator support programs in the same regional market and structure.
• Bellevue Public Schools Foundation: Foundation serving Bellevue Public Schools, another Omaha-metro district with similar suburban demographics and educational priorities; directly comparable scope and operating model.
• Omaha Public Schools Foundation: Foundation supporting the much larger Omaha Public Schools district; same operating model (501(c)(3), classroom grants, scholarships, student support) but at materially larger urban scale, providing an instructive scale comparison.

Others

• National School Foundation Association: Industry association supporting K-12 education foundations nationally; relevant as a peer network and best-practice resource rather than a direct fundraising competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FoundationEPS
• Facebookfacebook.com/elkhornfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elkhorn-public-schools-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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