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.
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