2025-04-16T23:24:20-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 471707909 CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION CHIS 8177570371 1900 Crowley Pride Drive Fort Worth TX 76036 Samantha Wild Treasurer 8177570371 2025-04-16 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X ctefforcisd.org X X 69091 X 26547 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38632 11956 26676 0 0 0 3912 57135 37602 0 0 0 0 0 792 38394 18741 40035 0 58776 40035 58776 0 0 0 0 40035 58776 0 0 40035 58776 We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created to provide a source of funding to the educators and students of Crowley Independent School District (CISD) for projects and activities that go beyond the normal classroom experience. The Foundation consists of a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community and educational leaders. The Foundation will achieve its mission by supporting the following goals: * Encourage and motivate students to work at their highest potential * Support Educators for creative efforts * Recognize educators for exemplary teaching * Build strong community awareness for the Education Foundation * Inspire parents and community to participate with the school district in enriching education. Crowley ISD Clear Backpack Initiative - Provide clear backpacks for 6th-12th grade students in Crowley ISD as a safeguard for students and staff. 10000 0 Battle of the Books - Literacy program that encourages reading in grades 3rd-8th. It promotes reading, collaboration and discussions of book selections in order to win a trophy. 3500 0 Manga Classroom Library - Launch a new Manga library to provide high interest texts, exposure to alternate perspectives and help improve literacy through visually appealing stories. 2500 0 Parkway Elementary Game Room - Build a dedicated game room designed to boost attendance and engagement. This innovative space will be created by students for students, incorporating interactive, large-scale games that leverage simple circuits and hands-on electronics. Additionally, the club aims to form partnerships with other schools to expand the project's impact. By collaborating with neighboring schools, the initiative can share resources, exchange ideas, and possibly create a network of game rooms across the district. These partnerships could also open doors for joint competitions and collaborative projects, further enhancing the educational experience. 3900 0 Math Mats and Flashcards Oh, the places you'll learn! -You can learn here, you can learn there, at Dallas Park, we learn everywhere! Taking learning beyond the classroom by incorporating new ideas for learning and supporting math, science and reading by recapturing learning minutes in the hallways and at lunch, having students engaging in math kinesthetic learning in PE, and increasing retention by learning and reinforcing content through music! 2500 0 Hydroponic Gardens - The School Garden Project aims to create an innovative learning environment using hydroponic gardening systems purchased from RaiseGardens.com. By integrating these systems into our school curriculum, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences that connect science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts with real-world applications. The hydroponic garden will be used as a tool to teach students about plant biology, ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture while also helping them meet and exceed the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for their grade level. 2500 0 Sphero and VEX Robotics - Students will use coding of the VEX and Spheros along with the Engineering Design Process to solve real world problems. During our STEM Days students will showcase their new learning. Students will work with CTE Aerospace students to compete in Robotic competitions during the year, where they will present during state and national competitions. Teachers will receive Professional Developments about how to incorporate coding for their semester projects. Students and Teachers will be able to work in TEAMS for coding and learn more about STEM. 3702 0 Discovery Playground - The "Discovery Playground" innovatively merges physical play with interactive learning by incorporating themed zones for science, art, and technology into one playground. This new method integrates educational content into play, transforming traditional play equipment into tools for exploration and learning. It creatively combines recreation with education, reshaping how schools and communities utilize space to enhance both physical activity and cognitive development. 2000 0 District STEM bus - Funds will be used to upgrade and retrofit the STEM bus to make STEM activities available to all students in CISD. 4000 0 Scholarship for Tommy Tran attending Texas A&M University. 1000 0 Scholarship for Braedon Martin attending Texas Christian University. 1000 0 Scholarship for Jerry Barton attending Tarleton State University. 1000 0 0 Bonnie Barksdale President 5 0 0 0 Samantha Wild Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Anthony Kirchner Secretary 2 0 0 0 Gary Grassia Board Member 1 0 0 0 Holly Anderson Board Member 1 0 0 0 Lauren Brown Board Member 1 0 0 0 Tim Davies Board Member 1 0 0 0 Leon Fischer Board Member 1 0 0 0 Kim Springsted Board Member 1 0 0 0 Eboney Cobb McCain Board Member 1 0 0 0 Tiffany Haney Board Member 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TX Samantha Wild 8016 Geranium Lane Fort Worth TX 76123 8177570371 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 29892 10838 9769 9495 30459 90453 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29892 10838 9769 9495 30459 90453 39514 50939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90453 162679 0.56315 0.50868 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Chisholm Trail Education Foundation Golf Tournament 38632 0 38632 0 1305 7037 2346 0 1021 0 0 38632 0 38632 0 1305 7037 2346 0 1021 11709 26923 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 $3,912 in grant funds were returned by grant recipients who did not use the grant funds issued. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 The following Grants and Scholarships issued in 2024 totaling $37,602: Grant #1-$3,500-Battle of the Books. Grant #2-$2,500-Manga Classroom Library. Grant #3-$3,900-Parkway Elementary Game Room. Grant #4-$2,500-Math Mats and Flashcards Oh the places you'll learn! Grant #5-$2,500-Hydroponic Gardens. Grant #6-$3,702-Sphero and Vex Robotics. Grant #7-$2,000-Discovery Playground. Grant #8-$4,000-District STEM bus. Grant #9-$10,000-Crowley ISD Clear Backpack Safety Initiative. Scholarship #1-$1,000-Tommy Tran attending Texas A&M University. Scholarship #2-$1,000-Braedon Martin attending Texas Christian University. Scholarship #3-$1,000-Jerry Barton attending Tarleton State University. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Insurance $792