From public IRS filings
FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS
TACOMA, WA · Education
Mission
TO INCREASE BY 50% BOTH THE GRADUATION RATE OF TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND THOSE WHO COMPLETE A COLLEGE DEGREE OR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE. SUCCESS WILL REQUIRE MEASURING AND CLOSING GAPS IN ACCESS, OPPORTUNITIES AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE AND CAREER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$4.3M
Total expenses
$4.4M
Total assets
$846K
Program expense ratio
7302%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS
$2.1M in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $500K | 2 |
| Washington Stem Center | $419K | 16 |
| Strivetogether | $270K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $120K | 2 |
| Fund for the City of New York | $100K | 1 |
| Credit Unions in the State of Washington | $73K | 1 |
| Byrd Barr Place | $50K | 1 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | $30K | 2 |
| Naah Illahee Fund | $25K | 1 |
| Educational Credit Management | $24K | 1 |
Leadership
TAFONA ERVIN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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