Pflugerville Fund For Excellence In Education

What Pflugerville Fund For Excellence In Education does

The Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF, also known as Pfoundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 and headquartered at 1401 West Pecan Street, Pflugerville, Texas. It operates independently of Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) while supporting the district's educational mission. PEF administers a portfolio of grant and scholarship programs for the 25,000+ students and 3,500 teachers in the district, including Campus Grants (up to $10,000 per campus), Pfund Me Mini-Grants (up to $1,000 per educator), Professional Development Grants, and multiple named student scholarships (Luminary, EDP, Jack Murchison Jr., Pfuture Workforce, Pfluger Family, Provan-Lockhart, Victor and Kristen To Family). Since inception, PEF has awarded more than $2.6 million to PfISD students and educators.

PEF's business model is community-led, donation-funded fundraising rather than commercial revenue. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring individual donations (general portal accepts $25 to $5,000+ with program designation), the Luminary Circle of Giving (recurring tiers from $1,000 to $5,000 annually with naming rights and event benefits), a PfISD Employee Giving Campaign ($5–$20/month payroll deductions), corporate event sponsorships (Gala, Golf Tournament, Bloom Women's Luncheon, State of the District), corporate employee matching gifts (Apple, Dell, Google, HEB, IBM, National Instruments, Samsung), endowment contributions, and planned giving instruments. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on a standard secure online donation module and a volunteer-driven event execution model. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a small paid staff (Executive Director and Marketing and Development Specialist), with a network of volunteer community leaders and Pfriends of the Pfoundation providing program delivery capacity.

Name

Pflugerville Fund For Excellence In Education

Legal name

Pflugerville Education Foundation

Website

https://thepfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 that raises and distributes funds for grants and scholarships benefiting the 25,000+ students and 3,500 teachers of Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Education foundation grants
• Student scholarships programs
• Educator classroom grants
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• School district community giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Pflugerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General donations from community members supporting PfISD students and educators. Accepts cash, checks, and pledged donations via secure online portal using major credit cards.
2. Luminary Circle of Giving: Recurring monthly or annual donations at tiered levels ($1,000-$5,000/year) with benefits including gala tickets, event invites, and naming rights for grants/scholarships.
3. Employee Giving Campaign: PfISD employees contribute through monthly payroll deductions ($5-$20/month) supporting grants and district initiatives.
4. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for annual events including Gala, Golf Tournament, Bloom Women's Luncheon, and State of the District at various sponsorship levels.
5. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employee matching gifts program where employers match employee donations (Apple, Dell, Google, HEB, IBM, National Instruments, Samsung have participated).
6. Endowment Fund: Designated contributions to endowment fund for long-term sustainability and significant grants or activities.
7. Planned Giving: Wills, trusts, life insurance, and other estate planning options for legacy gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises and distributes funds to support Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) students, educators, and district programs. It funds educator grants (Campus Grants up to $10,000, Pfund Me Mini-Grants up to $1,000, Professional Development Grants), student scholarships (Luminary, EDP, Jack Murchison Jr., Pfuture Workforce, Pfluger Family, Provan-Lockhart, Victor and Kristen To Family, and Utley Scholarships), and hosts annual fundraising events including the Annual Gala, Tailgate on the Tees Golf Tournament, Bloom Women's Luncheon, and State of the District.

Product overview

Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) is a nonprofit education support organization, not a technology company. It operates a portfolio of educational grant and scholarship programs alongside fundraising events. The core programs include Campus Grants (up to $10,000 per campus), Pfund Me Mini-Grants (up to $1,000 per educator), Professional Development Grants, and multiple Student Scholarships (Luminary, EDP, Jack Murchison Jr., Pfuture Workforce, Pfluger Family, Provan-Lockhart, Victor and Kristen To Family, and Utley Scholarships). PEF also organizes signature fundraising events including the Annual Gala, Tailgate on the Tees Golf Tournament, Bloom Women's Luncheon, and State of the District. Community engagement programs include the Luminary Circle of Giving donor program, Pfriends of the Pfoundation volunteer group, and Employee Giving Campaign. Since inception in 2006, PEF has awarded over $2.6 million to Pflugerville ISD students and teachers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Campus Grants Annual grants of up to $10,000 awarded to PfISD campus principals to fund innovative programs or projects that enhance student learning.
• Pfund Me Mini-Grants Mini-grants of up to $1,000 supporting PfISD educators in implementing innovative classroom projects within the same school year.
• Professional Development Grants Scholarships supporting PfISD employees pursuing additional educational certification or degrees, including the Utley Scholarship and American Legion Post 154 Scholarship.
• Luminary Scholarship Scholarships recognizing graduating seniors from each PfISD high school who have demonstrated significant achievements in overcoming obstacles.
• Extended Day Program (EDP) Scholarship Scholarship for graduating PfISD seniors pursuing a college degree in Education at an accredited Texas state university, minimum 2.5 GPA required.
• Jack Murchison, Jr. Scholarship $2,500 scholarship awarded to Pflugerville ISD students who have persevered through personal circumstances and excelled academically.
• PEF Pfuture Workforce Scholarships Five $1,000 scholarships annually for graduating PfISD seniors pursuing degrees in in-demand career fields including nursing, engineering, construction, and technology.
• Pfluger Family Scholarship $1,000 scholarship for graduating PfISD seniors enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs pursuing professional certifications or degrees.
• Provan-Lockhart Scholarship Scholarship rewarding students who have made outstanding change during high school and persevered through adversity.
• Victor and Kristen To Family Scholarship Scholarship honoring single-provider household students who have taken at least 4 AP classes and intend to pursue post-secondary education.
• Utley Scholarship $1,000 scholarship for current PfISD educators pursuing additional educational certification or degrees, sponsored by Dan and Debby Utley.
• Luminary Circle of Giving Recurring donor program with tiers from $1,000 to $5,000 annually, providing exclusive benefits including gala tickets, surprise patrol invites, and naming rights for grants and scholarships.
• Employee Giving Campaign Annual workplace giving program allowing PfISD employees to contribute monthly or annually to support innovative teaching grants and district initiatives.
• Pfriends of the Pfoundation Community volunteer group supporting PEF's mission through grant application review, event staffing, committee participation, and community outreach.
• Tailgate on the Tees Golf Tournament Annual fall golf tournament fundraising event supporting PfISD students, teachers, and district programs.
• Bloom Women's Luncheon Annual luncheon celebrating Women's History Month and honoring outstanding women in the Pflugerville community with multiple award categories, in partnership with the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce.
• State of the District Premier community event bringing together business leaders, officials, educators, and families to hear from Superintendent Dr. Quintin Shepherd about PfISD achievements and vision.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500 teachers impacted
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Office DepotmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025Partnership for teacher shopping spree event. Office Depot hosted the event at Store #2819 in Stone Hill Shopping Center, providing $20,000 in shopping credits for 80 teachers from 5 PfISD schools. Each teacher received $250 plus a mobile folding cart and gift bag.
• Domtar PapermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025Co-sponsor of the $20,000 teacher shopping spree donation alongside PEF and Office Depot.
• CrayolaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 August 2025Donated products included in gift bags for teachers at Office Depot shopping spree event.
• Pflugerville Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Partnership for Bloom Women's Luncheon expanding reach to local business community. Jointly present business-focused awards (Empowerment Award, Pinnacle Award, Young Entrepreneur Award) while PEF presents education/community awards.
• American Legion Post 154coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors professional development scholarship for PfISD employees who are veterans or currently serving in Guard/Reserve. Scholarship amount $1,000 awarded annually in fall.
• Amplify AustinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in annual Central Texas giving day. PEF receives donations through this platform during the giving period.
• Giving TuesdayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in national giving day (December 3, 2026) as part of fundraising campaign.
• AppleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• DellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• HEBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• IBMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• National InstrumentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• SamsungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employer participating in Employee Matching Gifts Program for employees who donate to PEF.
• 100 Black Men of AustinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Karl Spencer serves as VP of Membership for this organization, which focuses on youth mentorship and development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• 100 Black Men of Austin:
• Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce: Active strategic partner of PEF that co-hosts the Bloom Women's Luncheon; an ecosystem counterpart rather than competitor, connecting PEF to the local business community.

Emerging players

• Austin Partners in Education: Nonprofit supporting Austin ISD students through mentoring, college-readiness, and scholarships; overlaps PEF's student-scholarship mission within the same Central Texas region but emphasizes direct student services over educator grantmaking.
• DonorsChoose: National crowdfunding platform that funds public-school classroom projects - partial functional overlap with PEF's Pfund Me Mini-Grants program but operates at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Dallas Education Foundation: Independent nonprofit raising funds for Dallas ISD teachers and students via grants, scholarships, and signature events - same district-affiliated education foundation model as PEF.
• Education Foundation of Harris County: 501(c)(3) supporting public school educators and students in Harris County (Houston area) through classroom grants, scholarships, and corporate partnerships - functionally analogous to PEF but at larger scale.
• San Antonio Education Foundation: Philanthropic partner of San Antonio ISD providing innovative teaching grants and student scholarships funded through community events and corporate sponsorships - directly comparable grantmaking foundation model.
• Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation: Education foundation supporting Round Rock ISD (adjacent to Pflugerville ISD in Central Texas) via educator grants and scholarships - highly comparable geographic and operational peer.
• Leander Education Foundation: Community education foundation supporting Leander ISD (adjacent Central Texas district) via educator grants, student scholarships, and signature fundraising events like a gala and golf tournament - near-identical operating model, beneficiary base, and revenue mix to PEF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pflugervilleedfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/PflugervilleEducationFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pflugerville-education-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/thepfoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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