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940 N. Jefferson Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802

417-523-0144 P

417-523-0040 F

Information & Publications

View our Annual Report

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www.myspace.com/foundation4sps

 

About Us

History...

The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools began in 1990 as a volunteer organization to provide financial resources for educational enrichment over and above the daily operational needs of the Springfield Public School District.  Since its inception the Foundation has raised more than $12 million to support Springfield Public Schools.

Meet the Staff...

Administrative services are provided by Nancy Fazzino, Natalie Murdock.  The office is located on the second floor of the KRAFT Administrative Center, 940 N. Jefferson, Springfield, Missouri 65802.  The telephone number is 417-523-0144.

                              

Nancy Fazzino                           Natalie Murdock                       

Executive Director                     Development Director             

nfazzino@spsmail.org             nmurdock@spsmail.org        

 

Meet the Board...

Affairs of the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools are managed by a 21-member Board of Directors.  The current president is Allen Kunkel.  Board members represent a variety of professions in our community.  Many attended Springfield Public Schools as children and have children currently in the district.  Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month.  The Foundation is also proud of its Advisory Board which provides a wealth of volunteer support.

Allen Kunkel, President                                    

Joseph Reid , President-Elect                         

Sandy Howard , Secretary                               

Beau Barrett, Treasurer                                    

Kim Sullivan, Past-president                         

Dot Atkinson                                                        

Jana Bachus                                                       

Brent Baldwin                                                      

Tracy Barnas                                                       

Dr. Anne Liners Brett                                         

Julie Turner Brown

Leslie Gritzmaker

Drew Lewis

Brittnee Mayse

Michele Osborn

Debbie Shantz-Hart

Nancy Riggs

David Ross

Tony Shalloup

Heather Trinca

Denny Whayne

 

Fundraising...

The Foundation focuses on raising funds for the endowment, unrestricted funds for grant awards and designated funds for special projects and student scholarships.  Special events are held throughout the year to build awareness as well as raise money.  Major gifts are solicited from businesses and individuals.  Gifts are made outright or pledged over a mulit-year period.  The Foundation also encourages planned giving.  Gifts may include bequests, trusts, life insurance and/or property insurance.

Mission...

The mission of the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is to raise, manage and distribute private investment to benefit the students of Springfield Public Schools.

Vision...

Our vision is to promote educational excellence for every child by working with the public school system and the community.