The Education Foundation Of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

What The Education Foundation Of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. does

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designated under federal and state laws as the official charitable arm of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Headquartered at 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 401-402 in Towson, Maryland, with two additional Exchangerees educator resource centers in Windsor Mill and Golden Ring, the Foundation operates with a lean executive staff of two (Director Dr. Heather Wooldridge and Administrative/Fiscal Assistant Cindy Whitcomb) governed by a Board of Directors. Its mission centers on advocacy, fundraising, and programming to support 110,000 students, 10,000 educators, and approximately 178 schools, centers, and programs within BCPS.

The Foundation delivers three integrated product lines: (1) student scholarships including 50+ unique Private Philanthropic scholarships annually, 18 BEEF and STEM scholarships, 9 Tools for the Trades scholarships, and $500 HBCU Book Scholarships; (2) a portfolio of grant programs (21st Century Instructional Grants, ABC Construction Pathway Grants up to $1,000, American Design Associates Alternative Learning Space Grants, Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge Grants, Fast Funds Grants, My Cozy Corner Grants, Friedman Field Trip Grants up to $1,000, Purpose-Centered SEL Grants, and First Financial FCU Putting Students First Grants); and (3) The Exchangerees, two physical resource centers where BCPS educators shop monthly at no cost for classroom supplies, books, and wellness items. It also provides fiscal sponsorship for school-based projects and supplemental wellness offerings (free monthly yoga for BCPS employees).

Revenue is generated through tax-deductible individual and corporate donations (via credit card, PayPal, Venmo, Zeffy, check, stocks, and Amazon/Target/Walmart wish lists), United Way workplace giving (designated code #5910), signature event fundraising (Designer Bag Bingo at $30/$240/$300 tickets and sponsorships from $500-$1,500; Tee Off For Team BCPS Golf Classic held for over 10 years; Pickleball tournaments at $50-$150; Stuff the Bus drives), and corporate/foundation grants. There is no proprietary technology platform; the Foundation operates as a traditional community nonprofit with a Wix-based website, standard social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo), and Zeffy event ticketing. The organization has been operating since at least 2004, with major program milestones including the 2012 expansion into school/office grants, 2014 partnership on the Clean Green 15 program, and 2018 launch of The Exchangerees.

Name

The Education Foundation Of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

Legal name

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.

Website

https://educationfoundationbcps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit of Baltimore County Public Schools, providing scholarships, school grants, and two physical educator resource centers (The Exchangerees) serving 110,000 students and 10,000 educators across 178 BCPS schools in Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Education foundation services
• Student scholarship programs
• Educator resource centers
• School grant funding
• Nonprofit fundraising campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and corporations, classified as unrestricted donations via Friends of the Foundation (one-time, monthly, or yearly).
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Designer Bag Bingo, Tee Off For Team BCPS Golf Classic, Pickleball tournaments, and Stuff the Bus drives.
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Grant funding from corporate partners (ABC Construction, First Financial FCU, American Design Associates, etc.) for specific programs including scholarships, grants, and educator resource centers.
4. United Way Workplace Giving: BCPS employees may contribute through United Way Campaign via designated code #5910.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit of BCPS that solicits tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and corporations and channels those funds into student scholarships, school/office-based grants, fiscal sponsorship, and two free educator resource centers (The Exchangerees) where BCPS educators shop at no cost for classroom supplies and wellness items. The Foundation also runs recurring community campaigns (Tools for Schools, Share the Warmth & Joy, Books for Bins), signature fundraising events, and wellness programming for BCPS employees.

Product overview

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that operates as a unified platform of educational support services, combining advocacy, fundraising, and programming. The core offerings include student scholarships (BEEF & STEM, HBCU Book, Tools for the Trades, and Private Philanthropic), grant programs (21st Century Instructional, ABC Construction Pathway, American Design Associates Alternative Learning Space, Clean Green 15, Fast Funds, My Cozy Corner, Friedman Field Trip, Purpose-Centered SEL, and First Financial FCU Putting Students First), and The Exchangerees educator resource centers. Additional programs include fiscal sponsorship services, the Tools for Schools, Share the Warmth & Joy, and Books for Bins campaigns, plus free yoga classes for BCPS employees. Together, these programs provide comprehensive support for 110,000 students, 10,000 educators, and 175 school communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Scholarships Portfolio of post-secondary scholarships for BCPS graduating seniors pursuing college, HBCU enrollment, or career/trades training. Includes BEEF & STEM, Tools for the Trades, HBCU Book, and Private Philanthropic scholarships.
• 21st Century Instructional Grants Grants awarded to BCPS schools and offices for innovative projects not covered by school/office budgets and aligned with BCPS academic goals and the Foundation's mission.
• ABC Construction Pathway Grant Grant of up to $1,000 to winning BCPS high schools with Construction Pathway programs to purchase tools, materials, and resources to support their curricula and address skilled worker shortages.
• American Design Associates Alternative Learning Space Grant Partnership with American Design Associates, VS America, and WB Manufacturing providing alternative learning space furniture and design for two BCPS Library Media Centers.
• Clean Green 15: Litter Challenge Grants Environmental literacy program where BCPS schools conduct 15-minute litter clean-ups and compete for grant funds to implement instructional projects emphasizing environmental literacy.
• Fast Funds Grants Rapid-response grants available by invitation only to support BCPS schools and offices in times of unanticipated need, with funds required to be used by the last Friday in May.
• My Cozy Corner Grant Grant providing BCPS schools with furniture, books, games, and STEM materials to create safe, welcoming spaces where children build social-emotional skills.
• Friedman Field Trip Grant Grant awarding up to $1,000 per application for field trips that contribute to the enhancement of regular curricula for BCPS students.
• Purpose-Centered SEL Grants Partnership with Wayfinder providing comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) solutions to 16 BCPS schools over two school years (2026-2027 and 2027-2028).
• First Financial FCU Putting Students First Grants Partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union to award grants funding innovative projects for supplies, resources, and opportunities not covered by BCPS school/office budgets.
• The Exchangerees Educator Resource Centers Two physical educator resource centers (Windsor Mill and Golden Ring, MD) where BCPS educators shop at no cost for classroom supplies, books, and items supporting student health and well-being. Operated with support from Merritt Companies.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship for school and office-based BCPS projects funded by outside sources, provided as the official nonprofit of the school system.
• Free Yoga Classes for BCPS Employees Monthly free yoga classes for BCPS employees at the Exchangeree in Windsor Mill, supporting social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being of teachers and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 unique scholarships awarded annually to graduating seniors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baltimore County ExecutivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, partners with Baltimore County Executive and Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability to host Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge program for BCPS schools.
• Merritt CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides support for the operation of The Exchangerees educator resource centers. Merritt Companies CEO Scott Dorsey serves as Chairperson/CEO on the Board of Directors.
• WayfindercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with The Education Foundation to offer Purpose-Centered SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) solution to 16 BCPS schools for school years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.
• First Financial Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with The Education Foundation to award Putting Students First Grants to BCPS schools for innovative projects. Also serves as Platinum Sponsor of Designer Bag Bingo and Event Sponsor of Pickleball tournament.
• ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Baltimore ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC leverages over 60 years of experience to address skilled worker shortage through ABC Construction Pathways Grant providing up to $1,000 to BCPS high schools with Construction Pathway programs.
• American Design AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with VS America, WB Manufacturing, and The Education Foundation to provide Alternative Learning Space grants for BCPS Library Media Centers in 2026. ADA President Jim Jones serves on the Board of Directors.
• VS AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in American Design Associates Alternative Learning Space Grant providing furniture and design for BCPS Library Media Centers.
• WB ManufacturingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in American Design Associates Alternative Learning Space Grant providing furniture for BCPS Library Media Centers.
• Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with The Education Foundation since 2014 to host Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge program. Sponsors include Long Construction, Baltimore County Government, and BCF (Baltimore Community Foundation).
• Walmart Super Center CockeysvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive partner. The 4th Annual Stuff the Bus event held at Walmart Super Center, 1 Frankie Way, Cockeysville, MD 21030.
• Dr. William Heiser (BCPS Superintendent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCPS Superintendent Dr. William Heiser serves on the Board of Directors, representing official school system partnership.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List registry allows donors to purchase and donate school supplies directly through The Education Foundation's wish list.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTarget Wish List registry allows donors to purchase and donate school supplies directly through The Education Foundation's gift registry.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart Wish List registry allows donors to purchase and donate school supplies directly through The Education Foundation's wish list.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DonorsChoose: National crowdfunding nonprofit connecting donors to public-school teachers who request classroom supplies and resources. Operates a near-identical teacher-resource distribution model to the Foundation's Exchangerees, scaled nationally rather than district-wide.
• The Fund for Public Schools: The official nonprofit supporting New York City public schools, fundraising and running grant/scholarship programs for the district. Directly comparable to the Foundation in mission, regulatory role, and program mix (scholarships, grants, advocacy).
• AdoptAClassroom.org: National nonprofit that funds K-12 teachers' classroom supply needs through direct donations and corporate partners. Closely mirrors the Foundation's educator-resource mission and corporate-sponsorship model.
• Pittsburgh Public Schools Foundation: Nonprofit foundation supporting Pittsburgh Public Schools through classroom grants, scholarships, and educator programs. Strong direct comparison on district-affiliation, grant portfolio, and scholarship offerings.
• Chicago Public Education Fund: Independent nonprofit that raises private funds for Chicago Public Schools, funding teacher, principal, and student programs. Direct peer as a district-specific education foundation serving a large urban public school system.
• San Francisco Education Fund: Independent nonprofit supporting San Francisco Unified School District through classroom grants, scholarships, and educator resources. Comparable as a city-level public-school foundation with similar program mix.

Broad incumbents

• National PTA: National K-12 parent and family advocacy organization running grant, scholarship, and advocacy programs across all U.S. public schools. Adjacent incumbent operating at national scale in the same K-12 support nonprofit space.

Regional players

• Baltimore Community Foundation: Regional community foundation serving Greater Baltimore with grantmaking, scholarships, and donor-advised funds. Comparable geographic footprint and grantmaking function; supports education among other priorities and is a confirmed Foundation partner on Clean Green 15.
• United Way of Central Maryland: Regional United Way chapter operating workplace-giving campaigns (including the #5910 designation channeling BCPS-employee donations to the Foundation). Overlapping geographic scope, donor base, and workplace-giving infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/foundationbcps
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChcCK3DFQumD3aBnIhSMAPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/EducationFoundationBCPS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-education-foundation-of-baltimore-county-public-schools-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/foundationbcps

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

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