2023 TEF Annual Report

Annual Report 2023

Impact Mission

Exceptional educational experiences for students and teachers in Thompson School District.

$3 million

In post-secondary scholarships awarded to TSD students since 2015.

1 in 9

TSD students receive a supply-filled backpack from the Help Kids Succeed program each year.

Purpose

Maximize student potential in Thompson School District by optimizing educational experiences.

Vision

To be the community's best answer to support student and educator opportunities in Thompson School District.

800+

Unhoused students receive support each year to overcome barriers to classroom success.

15,000

Students are supported each year by TEF's programs, grants and scholarships.

2022-2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

Service

TEF's annual report gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year and celebrate the ways we supported students and educators.

Some highlights of the 2022-2023 year were: ◊

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Hosted the annual Scheer Student Opportunity Fund Golf Tournament in August 2022; the annual Trailblazing Thompson breakfast event in March 2023 to celebrate educators and engage the community; and the annual Loveland Classic 5k/10k in April 2023. The race was rebranded to Earth Day 5k/10k to increase race awareness, create annual date consistency and align with Earth Day celebrations in TSD and the community.

In partnership with TSD, the foundation created a new position, Marketing & Programs Technician, increasing foundation staff to three people.

The Help Kids Succeed school supply program stuffed 1,465 backpacks for back to school needs for economically insecure student families.

Participated in a multi-organization team to plan and implement a Northern Colorado Regional Youth Shelter to be located in Loveland. The Shelter is scheduled to open in late fall 2024.

Project Prom Colorado partnered with the Promenade Shops at Centerra to host the pop-up shop giveaway over four weekends, expanding the program’s reach to the larger Northern Colorado community. Some shopping hours were limited to TSD students only. 193 students benefited from the program - a 503% increase from the pilot year.

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Assumed management of Clothe Our Kids, a local effort started by a community member. The clothing was absorbed into TSD’s Clothing Closet program at Community Connections.

Expanded the Educator of the Year awards to include a Rookie of the Year award. Recipients must be licensed teachers starting their career and with TSD 18 months or less.

Established the Student Athlete Fund to help economically challenged student athletes afford practice gear and letter jackets.

Initiated an annual gift catalog mailer, showcasing different funding opportunities for donors within TEF. Awarded $364,370 in post-secondary student scholarships & scholarship renewals to 132 students.

Kim Akeley-Charron Executive Director

THE WHY

PORTRAIT OF A TSD GRADUATE

Thompson School District believes in the imperative of preparing its students to contribute to their community and to compete in a global economy. Through the five competencies that comprise the Portrait of a TSD Graduate, this imperative is embedded in daily interactions between students and staff.

Thompson Education Foundation's mission is to provide exceptional educational experiences for students and teachers in Thompson School District. To assist students in achieving TSD graduate competency, TEF operates under nine priority areas that provide support and resources to TSD students and teachers: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Music & Arts Field Trips Student Athlete Fund Scheer Student Opportunity Fund Student Resiliency Fund Educator Appreciation Teacher Grants Scholarships Career & Technical Education (CTE)

COMMUNICATOR

CRITICAL THINKER

SELFADVOCATE

COLLABORATOR

CITIZEN

Self-Advocate

A TSD graduate seeks career pathways and opportunities, using time and financial resources wisely to set goals, complete tasks and manage projects. In addition, they engage in reflection for individual improvement and advocacy.

The TSD Career & Technical Education (CTE) program provides quality career and technical education programs emphasizing core academic content, post-secondary and workforce readiness (PWR) competencies, technical skills, and seamless transition to further education or employment and better prepare students to meet the demands of the workforce, economic development, and emerging occupations.

Thompson Education Foundation supports CTE programs and the Thompson Career Campus (TCC) as a bridge between local donors and the various programs, classroom naming opportunities, student scholarships, certification fees and grants.

In 2023, TEF awarded 132 scholarships to TSD students, through both new awards and a combination of renewals and deferrals.

92 New Awards $218,870

40 Renewals/Deferrals $145,500

132 Grand Total $364,370

Scholarships

B. Scott Olson Memorial Scholarship Chance Hill, Thompson Valley High School Luke Orr, Thompson Valley High School Zach Orr, Thompson Valley High School

Follow Your Dream Scholarship Lauren Barr, Ferguson High School Xavier Biggs, Thompson Valley High School Kohen Hubble, Loveland High School

Berthoud High School Scholarship Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School Ben Hughes, Berthoud High School Maryn Maggi, Berthoud High School Axel Peterson, Berthoud High School Kayla Petrovich, Berthoud High School Nolan Simon, Berthoud High School

Ford Scholarship Daniel Hatton, Berthoud High School Holly Jaros, Berthoud High School

Bob Ball Track & Field Scholarship Aleqzander Baker, Loveland High School Konstanz Searle, Loveland High School Christine Lewis-Hastings Memorial Scholarship Taryn Thompson, Loveland High School Clarence W. McCauley & Juanita L. McCauley Scholarship Lexi Custer, Berthoud High School MaRynne Robertson, Loveland High School Mikayla Robertson, Loveland High School Doyle & Luvesta Frances Jones Scholarship Aidan Carr, Berthoud High School Ian Hopkins, Berthoud High School Willem Larson, Berthoud High School Lillian Strait, Berthoud High School

Jabaily Community Service Scholarship Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School Elliot Harrington, Mountain View High School Andrea Koly, Mountain View High School Aidan Magruder, Loveland High School Kathryn Propp Memorial Scholarship Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School Allison Mertens, Thompson Valley High School Bradley Peters, Mountain View High School Matteo Scalise, Loveland High School Law Office of Brady, McFarland & Lord Scholarship Daniel Hatton, Berthoud High School Lehigh Memorial Women's Golf Scholarship Reece Bandemer, Loveland High School Maryn Harlow, Loveland High School Live Laugh Love Believe Scholarship Libby Himes, Mountain View High School Elsa Whittaker, Loveland High School

Scholarships Loveland Big Thompson Kiwanis Scholarship Mary Liakas, Thompson Valley High School Loveland Golden K Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Jason Maitta, Thompson Valley High School Camryn Wiersema, Thompson Valley High School Loveland Rotary Scholarship Bailey Arellano, Mountain View High School Lauren Barr, Ferguson High School Bailey Bianco, Mountain View High School Amy Brewer, Ferguson High School Lexi Custer, Berthoud High School Kathryn Daley, Mountain View High School Erika Garcia Calderon, Ferguson View High School Mauryise Johnson, Ferguson High School Andrea Koly, Mountain View High School Mary Liakas, Thompson Valley High School Aidan Magruder, Loveland High School Kayli Olsen, Ferguson High School Taylor Payne, Ferguson High School MaRynne Robertson, Loveland High School Gabriella Saenz, Mountain View High School Lillian Strait, Berthoud High School Loveland Contractors/Vocational Trade Scholarship William Moneypenny, Berthoud High School

Mary Ann & Velma Jean Memorial Scholarship Taryn Thompson, Loveland High School Braden Turner, Loveland High School

Sethre Scholarship Taryn Thompson, Loveland High School Braden Turner, Loveland High School

McKee Ferguson Scholarship Lauren Barr, Ferguson High School Amy Brewer, Ferguson High School Erika Garcia Calderon, Ferguson High School Mauryise Johnson, Ferguson High School Kayli Olsen, Ferguson High School Taylor Payne, Ferguson High School Gavin Wadholm, Ferguson High School

Sierra Marie Krizman Memorial Scholarship Bailey Arellano, Mountain View High School

Nick Wiesen Memorial Scholarship Kiren Wimber, Mountain View High School RE/MAX Alliance Local Excellence Scholarship Elliot Harrington, Mountain View High School Anya Knoll, Berthoud High School Aidan Magruder, Loveland High School Chloe Rojas, Thompson Valley High School Salomonson/Fickel Scholarship Jacqueline Carrion-Ramirez, Berthoud High School Christian Foxworth, Berthoud High School Scotty Weissmann Scholarship Aleqzander Baker, Loveland High School Zoey Boudette, Loveland High School Dylan Lindgren, Loveland High School

Stuart & Barbara Boyd Scholarship Christian Foxworth, Berthoud High School Ted & Mabel Thompson Loveland Valentine Scholarship Bailey Bianco, Mountain View High School Zoey Boudette, Loveland High School Kaylee Chavez, Mountain View High School Ellie Heiser, Loveland High School Payton Rechkemmer, Mountain View High School Clara Stewart, Loveland High School Teen Parent Scholarship Yami Campos Maldonado, Ferguson High School TEF Scholarship Riley Eberhardt, Loveland High School Luke Orr, Thompson Valley High School Noa Phillips, Mountain View High School

Scheer Student Opportunity Fund The Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund removes barriers for Thompson School District students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible due to financial need.

Student Athlete Fund

The Student Athlete Fund provides access for Thompson School District student athletes to opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible because of financial need. The Student Athlete Fund is intended to fill gaps or shortfalls when other funding sources can’t meet the full need of the opportunity and are intended to level the playing field for our student athletes.

Citizen

TSD graduates contribute their talents toward solutions that benefit the broader community through service. They show empathy, compassion and respect for others by demonstrating civic responsibility.

Thompson Education Foundation supports this development through financial assistance funds like the Scheer Student Opportunity Fund, the Student Athlete Fund and the Resiliency Fund for unhoused youth.

Resiliency Fund for Unhoused Youth Over 800 students in Thompson School District experience homelessness each year. TEF is committed to removing barriers to these students' attendance, education, and success by providing bridge opportunities to those who may not otherwise have them.

Education is the key to opportunity in our society, and the equality of educational opportunity must be the birthright of every citizen.

-Lyndon B. Johnson

Critical Thinker TSD graduates engage in problem-solving, inquiry and design of innovative solutions to overcome obstacles that improve outcomes. They demonstrate divergent and ingenious thought that enhances the design-build process. They evaluate and analyze ideas and information sources for validity, relevance and impact.

Thompson Education Foundation supports the development of these skills early in TSD students' educational journey by providing field trip opportunities that enhance classroom instruction by giving context to historical, geographic and scientific curriculum.

Students in 2nd grade align with their local history requirement by visiting the Rialto Theater, Loveland Museum and Lone Tree School. Students in 4th grade enhance their science curriculum with a visit to Bobcat Ridge Natural Area and the Big Thompson River Simulation.

Collaborator Supporting Exposure to Visual Arts The Lu Haskew Arts Education Fund provides financial support for consumable items to art classrooms every two years, increasing opportunities for students to experience new mediums and genres in the visual arts.

Building a Foundation for Music

By providing recorders for every elementary student and ensuring access to a music lab in each elementary school, we help set the stage for students to pursue music in middle and high school.

Providing Instrument Maintenance Through instrument repair and maintenance, TEF ensures that district-owned instruments are in good working order and ready for students to play, increasing access to the discipline of music.

The arts can help students became tenacious, team-oriented problem solvers who are confident and able to think creatively.

-Arne Duncan, former US Secretary of Education

TSD graduates work effectively with others to achieve group goals and take actions that respect the needs and contributions of others. These efforts positively facilitate and contribute to teamwork.

TEF's enrichment for music and art programs in the district provides enhanced opportunities for students to develop these crucial life skills. Music and art programs inspire creativity, discovery and innovation. Through donations, sponsors and endowments, TEF supports music and art programs in each Thompson School District school.

Great Idea Grants

TEF awards Great Idea Grants to TSD teachers and staff for the purpose of implementing an innovative project within education and instruction to enhance the student learning experience. A teacher or staff member may be awarded grants up to $2,000.

Windows on the World Grants

The Windows on the World (WOW) Travel Grant provides a teacher or teachers with up to $3,500 to complete an educational experience to an international or domestic travel destination. The experience is expected to enhance the teacher's classroom skills, expand curriculum options, and benefit students. When possible, the teacher's gained skills and knowledge should also be shared with their peers in the school and throughout the district.

This grant is sponsored by the Hiatt Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. Jeff & Mary Hiatt committed to the grant program as a way to extend their gratitude to the teachers who were so influential in the lives of their children, as well as to recognize and honor the exceptional work of all teachers in Thompson School District.

Communicator

TSD graduates incorporate effective reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for various purposes and adapt their communication style to their audience.

They use technological skills and digital tools to explore and exchange ideas.

TSD is dedicated to preparing each and every student for life beyond the walls of its schools. Thompson School District staff focus on educating “the whole child,” helping to ensure that students are able to demonstrate their learning in meaningful ways and move forward in life as healthy and strong individuals.

TEF provides opportunitites for students to give back to teachers and staff by nominating them for Educator of the Year recognition.

TEF also supports teachers by providing grant opportunties than enhance classroom instruction and educational opportunities.

FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

Revenue

Expenses

Charges for Service (2%)

$11,525

Grants & Services Expenses (46%)

Grants & Contributions (78%)

$678,835

Management, Programs & General Expenses (53%) $395,308

Investments (7%) $62,694 Other Revenue (13%)

Fundraising Expenses (.03%)

$349,030

$7,775

$113,540

YEARLY OPERATING REVENUE: $866,594

YEARLY OPERATING EXPENSES: $752,113

END-OF-YEAR NET ASSETS (accumulated): $1,574,858

Thompson Education Foundation is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The following is an overview of Thompson Education Foundation’s income and expenses for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023 (Note: TEF’s audit and tax filing documents are delayed with extensions each fiscal year to allow for the district’s finance department to perform their in-kind support services for the foundation.)

BOARD & STAFF

Board of Directors (as of June 30, 2023)

Cody Fullmer, Chair Brian Cullins, Secretary Matt Thies, Treasurer Paul Baron Stephanie Chapple Danielle Feeney Brandy Grieves Jason Hatch Lauren Haug Lori Hvizda Ward Celeste Smith Sarah Walgast Eric Weedin

Staff

Kim Akeley-Charron Executive Director

Lesa Biedron Marketing & Programs Eowyn Sanders Executive Assistant & Scholarship Coordinator MEET OUR STAFF: thompsontef.org/our-team

Ex Officio: Pam Howard Dr. Marc Schaffer MEET OUR BOARD: thompsontef.org/board-of-directors

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.

-Vince Lombardi

2023 THOMPSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 800 S. Taft Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 970-613-5074 thompsontef.org

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