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Who We Are

Shaping the Future Together

Our work is rooted in ensuring every student achieves academic success and is prepared for life after high school. Whether pursuing higher education or skillfully joining the workforce, we provide students with the support and resources they need to reach their full potential and thrive.

We aim to be a model of excellence, demonstrating the positive impact that arises when business leaders and the community invest in education.

Our Story

Pinellas Education Foundation was established in 1986 by our Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Gus A. Stavros after he started a local economic education program called Enterprise Village. In the years since we have grown and championed many innovative programs to increase student achievement. A few signature programs include Enterprise Village, Finance Park, our Take Stock in Children mentoring program and Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative (PELI).

We have raised more than $200 million to support students and teachers in Pinellas County Schools. For every dollar our partners invest, 91 cents is directly used to help students and teachers flourish.

We have a platinum seal of transparency from GuideStar, a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, and ranked the #1 Education Foundation according to a national study featured in Education Week.

Our Mission

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

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 Driving Principles

Elevating Student Achievement

We work relentlessly to expand access and opportunity so that every student can benefit from the resources, support, and high-quality education they need to succeed.

Supporting Educators and Schools

We champion the teachers, administrators, and staff who shape students’ lives because investing in them builds strong schools and thriving, sustainable communities.

Leading Through Innovation

We strive to be a model of excellence and make data-informed decisions to design bold, forward-thinking programs that prepare students and our community for tomorrow.

Collaborating to Create Impact

We partner with businesses and our community to multiply our impact and deliver results that matter.

Committed to Successful Futures

We help students prepare for college, technical education, or careers by supporting a variety of paths that reflect their individual goals and definition of success.

Careers

We believe our mission only propels forward when we have great talent working collaboratively. We offer an excellent benefits package, 11 paid holidays, time off between Christmas and New Years Day, accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), and more. Many positions offer a hybrid schedule upon completion of a 90-day probationary period.

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