Pinellas Education

About

Uniting our community in support of quality public education since 1986

The Pinellas Education Foundation is a coalition of business leaders and community members who collaborate to drive excellence in education. Together, we advocate for public education achievement, create programs to improve student and teacher performance and raise funds for scholarships, grants and teacher recognition.

Read on to learn more about our vision, or click below to meet the team who’s working to fulfill it.

Meet the Team

Our Vision

Our vision is that every student will be prepared for life after high school, whether the choice is to attend college, to enter the workforce, or to obtain technical training.

Our Mission

Our mission is to accelerate educational achievement for ALL students through the effective mobilization of innovation, relationships and resources.

Belief Statements

Equity for All

We believe everyone deserves a high-quality education.

Value of Public Education

We believe that public education is a primary determinant of our county’s economic prosperity and future success.

Multiple Pathways

We believe in preparing students for the variety of postsecondary and career pathways available to them.

Innovation

We believe in serving as a catalyst that activates new, more effective solutions to some of education’s most pressing issues.

Continuous Improvement

We believe in learning from our work and using these discoveries to inform the best solutions and investments in education.

History

In 1986, our Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Gus A. Stavros, started a local, economic education impact program for Pinellas County Schools called Enterprise Village. In the years since, the Pinellas Education Foundation has grown and championed many innovative programs in support of this initiative, including Youth Connect, Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program, Enterprise Village and Finance Park. Our efforts have raised more than $198 million to support the students and teachers of Pinellas County Schools, and the Foundation is consistently ranked among some of the top public school education foundations in the United States.

The Pinellas Education Foundation has also been rated four stars by Charity Navigator, named Clearwater Chamber’s 2018 Not for Profit Business of the Year, and ranked the #1 Education Foundation according to a national study featured in Education Week.

- Careers -

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities include management of funds. This position is responsible for accounting functions including, but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, annual audit, and maintaining compliance with, and preparing all necessary reporting for, grants and government reporting requirements as outlined in contractual award agreements.

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Assistant Director of Development

The Assistant Director of Development position is responsible for fundraising goals with a focus on event sponsors, Stavros Institute sponsors and grants. The Assistant Director of Development is an ambassador of and advocate for the Foundation and its mission within the community.

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Finances

990 Forms

Audits of Financial Statements

Impact Report