2017-05-15T14:13:08-07:00 2016-06-30 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2015-07-01 760424529 Houston Independent School District Foundation HOUS 7135567204 4400 West 18th Street Houston TX 77092 Ann Scott Executive Director 2017-05-15 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Ann Scott 4400 West 18th Street 3NE28 Houston TX 770928501 1355479 false false X N/A X 1993 TX The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Foundation supports the schools and programs of the Houston Independent Schools District. Funds raised by the Foundation provide resources to advance the initiatives of the District's Strategic directives. 11 11 4 0 1121009 1203290 0 174 66 259891 19032 1381074 1222388 1163211 750677 0 210500 153074 0 51064 53508 466105 1427219 1369856 -46145 -147468 977410 817480 70908 58446 906502 759034 The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Foundation supports the schools and programs of the Houston Independent Schools District. Funds raised by the Foundation provide resources to advance the initiatives of the District's Strategic directives. false false 1209497 750677 The HISD Foundation is dedicated to the support of the Houston Independent School District and its mission of providing every student with a consistently rigorous education in a safe environment. The foundation works with Superintendent of Schools, the HISD Board of Education, and Houstons business leaders and philanthropic community to not only raise funds for the district but to provide support for teachers, students, and parents as well as to bring overall awareness to the districts commitment to providing every student with a quality education. The foundation supports districtwide and school-based programs and initiatives aimed at increasing student academic achievement, eliminating the minority achievement gap, and developing and retaining effective educators in every classroom. Projects include:Advanced Placement Initiative - A comprehensive plan to build capacity and expertise of HISD AP Teaching Corps, and expand AP course availability across all secondary schools, increase AP exam accessibility for all secondary students taking one or more AP courses, and provide for a system that measures performance and holds people accountable for results.Young Women's College Preparatory Academy - An all girls facility preparing young women to be tomorrow's leaders. The program includes academic training and mentoring to promote critical thinking and making good life choices.Career Day Expo - Program in schools to promote achievement of career through advanced learning. 1209497 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 false 4 false false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true false false X Ann Scott 7135566400 4400 West 18th Street 3NE28 Houston TX 770928501 Lori Vetters Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Carranza Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Megan Cash Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Frels Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William E King Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Martinez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerald Merfish Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Harvin C Moore Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pat Rosenberg Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lina Sabouni Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fred Zeidman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Paola Ex Dir to March 40.00 0.00 X 46044 0 0 Ann Scott Ex Dir fr April 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 46044 0 false false false Gibson Dunn Crutcher 2100 McKinney Ave1100 Dallas TX 75201 Legal services 117590 1 143549 1059741 4394 1203290 0 66 66 0 0 0 0 152123 143549 133091 19032 19032 0 0 0 1222388 19098 750677 750677 0 0 0 74890 37445 7489 29956 0 72352 962 55620 15770 0 0 5832 1521 2500 1811 0 145816 145816 20388 20388 0 0 0 70820 67804 1875 1141 0 12930 12930 0 0 0 0 0 6836 6836 0 0 0 1657 1657 Other program expenses 205272 205272 Event expenses 2386 2386 0 1369856 1209497 109295 51064 872187 745754 0 96223 68726 0 0 0 0 0 9000 3000 0 0 0 0 0 0 977410 817480 18446 70908 40000 70908 58446 X 355677 400377 550825 358657 906502 759034 977410 817480 -147468 X false false false X 9138716 10750322 3593445 1063104 1203290 25748877 0 0 9138716 10750322 3593445 1063104 1203290 25748877 2485009 23263868 165 136 141 174 66 682 0 0 25749559 0.90350 0.99560 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1245682 23294 23294 1222388 1222388 1393150 23294 23294 1369856 1369856 false Ste of School 206968 77168 129800 99329 Golf Tournmnt 88704 66381 22323 33762 295672 143549 152123 133091 133091 19032 true Houston Independent Sch Dist 4400 West 18th Street Houston TX 77092 746001255 Gov't 750677 0 General Support 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The HISD Foundation is dedicated to the support of the Houston Independent School District and its mission of providing every student with a consistently rigorous education in a safe environment. The foundation works with Superintendent of Schools and the HISD Board of Education to provide support for teachers, students, and parents as well as to bring overall awareness to the districts commitment to providing every student with a quality education.The foundation supports districtwide and school-based programs and initiatives aimed at increasing student academic achievement, eliminating the minority achievement gap, and developing and retaining effective educators in every classroom. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director. A copy of the Form is provided to the Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Annually Board members are asked to review the policy for compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Foundation Board annually reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director. The process includes a review of Executive Director compensation paid by comparable organizations with similar duties. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request.