2026-01-29T12:04:04+00:00 2025-06-30 580692043 Mauldin & Jenkins LLC 508 Hampton Street 1st Floor Columbia SC 29201 990 2024-07-01 571025465 LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LEXI 8038211180 702 NORTH LAKE DRIVE LEXINGTON SC 29072 BRIDGET WINSTON CHAIR 2026-01-29 true true Michelle Chapman P01263095 8037995810 2026-01-07 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRIDGET WINSTON 702 NORTH LAKE DRIVE LEXINGTON SC 29072 268402 false X WWW.LEX1EDFOUND.ORG X 1994 SC THE MISSION OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY RAISING AND MANAGING FUNDS. 20 20 0 125 0 265581 249743 0 76129 14511 -16292 -12720 325418 251534 176823 210755 0 105072 104343 0 0 14050 37380 295945 352478 29473 -100944 1806294 1967264 200 11942 1806094 1955322 X THE MISSION OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY RAISING AND MANAGING FUNDS. false false 47162 47162 LEAP ASSISTANCE - FUNDS USED FROM THE LEXINGTON EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE DESIGNATED TO A LEAP CRISIS FUND THAT OFFERS FINANCIAL AND/OR IN-KIND SERVICES TO LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEES (NOT TO INCLUDE SUBSTITUTES), AND LEXINGTON ONE STUDENTS TO ASSIST THEM DURING A CRISIS SUCH AS A SERIOUS ILLNESS, NATURAL DISASTER OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THE CRISIS MUST HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS. SERVICES APPROVED AND PAID FOR THROUGH THESE RESTRICTED FUNDS COULD INCLUDE MEDICAL BILLS, UTILITIES, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER EXPENSES ON THE APPROVED LIST. LEAP PAYS FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE PLACE OF BUSINESS (I.E., DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL FOR COVERING A PATIENT'S MEDICAL BILLS) OR MAKES AWARDS IN THE FORM OF GIFT CARDS (I.E., GROCERIES) AND WILL NOT AWARD CASH DIRECTLY TO AN APPROVED INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT. FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, LEAP FUNDS EXCLUDE ANY PAYMENTS FOR HOUSING INSURANCE, VEHICLE PURCHASES/VEHICLE INSURANCE, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. ALSO, WORKER'S COMPENSATION RECIPIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, LEAP PROVIDED NEED-BASED INTERNATIONAL TEACHER GRANTS. 34500 34500 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS EACH HAVE SEPARATE APPLICATIONS AND CRITERIA, BUT ALL FUND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE RECIPIENTS THAT MAY COVER HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES LIKE TUITION, ROOM, BOARD, OR BOOKS. CHECKS ARE WRITTEN TO STUDENT'S CHOICE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND TO THE STUDENT, SO THAT THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION MUST CREDIT THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO THE STUDENT'S COLLEGE EXPENSES. SCHOLARSHIPS OF $16,500 WERE AWARDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE POVERTY-STRICKEN SENIORS WHO ARE PURSUING COLLEGE AND NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE OF TYPICAL COLLEGE EXPENSES FOR THEIR DORM ROOMS AND/OR TUITION. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, INCLUDING DETAILS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION, AND BE SELECTED BY A GRANT COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE A GRANT THAT CAN PURCHASE ITEMS LIKE SHEET SETS, COMFORTER, TOWELS, PILLOW, DESK LAMP, LAPTOP, AND OTHER NEEDED ITEMS TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE PURSUITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. TWENTY-FOUR RECIPIENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT GRANTS OF $1,000 MAX, TOTALING $18,000, WERE AWARDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. 187042 103293 IN 2024-2025, FUNDS PROVIDED GRANTS FOR VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS FOR 3RD-5TH GRADERS TO EXPLORE SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES CONCEPTS; OZOBOTS FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE CODING VIA HANDS-ON LEARNING; DIGI-BLOCKS FOR 1ST-3RD GRADE CLASSES TO DEVELOP MATH SKILLS AND UNDERSTAND PLACE Value; GAMES TO DEVELOP CRITICAL REASONING , VERBAL, NON-VERBAL AND QUATITATIVE SKILLS. ROBOTICS TEAM GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO A NUMBER OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO FUND THE EXPENSES OF ROBOTICS TEAMS COMPETITION. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY S.T.E.M. LEARNING TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS AND COMPETITIONS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS. THE GRANT PROVIDED FOR A TOTAL OF $10,000 TO BE DISBURSED AMONG PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS. MICHELIN GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER GRANTS PROVIDE GRANTS UP TO $250 EACH TO TEACHERS TO FUND CLASSROOM NEEDS THAT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE OTHERWISE AND ENHANCE CREATIVITY AND LEARNING. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS FUNDED INCLUDED GROWING PLANTS TO TEACH SCIENCE AND LIFE SKILLS TO STUDENTS; STEM KITS FOR TEACHING SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CONCEPTS; INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES TO ENHANCE 6TH GRADE MATH CONCEPTS; BALL LAUNCHERS TO TEACH MOTION AND ROBOTICS CODING; GAMES TO DELVEOP MATH CONCEPTS; AND MORE. FOUNDATION AWARDED $4901.49 IN MICHELIN GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING $14,725 FOR A NEW MECHATRONICS PROGRAM AT LTC; $8,537 IN INTERNATIONAL TEACHER GRANTS; $11,081 IN CARING HEARTS GRANTS, AND $7,152 IN HELPING HANDS GRANTS TO SCHOOLS. 25800 25800 $25,800 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington District One to strengthen and support literacy efforts in all 18 elementary schools in the district. The grant specifically enabled all third through fifth grade teachers to purchase $100 worth of social studies and science books to develop and grow their classroom libraries. A wide range of texts in each classroom allows students to read independently and transfer concepts, while also enhancing the new English Language Arts standards that went into effect last school year. 25800 25800 294504 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false true false true true false false false false true true true false false false false false false SC X X KIM LITTLE 8038211000 100 TARRAR SPRINGS ROAD LEXINGTON SC 29072 BRIDGET WINSTON CHAIR 1.5 X X 0 0 0 KATRINA BRYANT VICE-CHAIR 1.5 X X 0 0 0 LISA PHILLIPS IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.5 X X 0 0 0 RANDALL COOPER SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.5 X X 0 0 0 ANGELA DOUDA BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 Brandi Keefer BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 Cheryl Bartolotti BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 DR Scarlet Taylor BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 HARRIET COKER BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Kaminer BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER WHITE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 Julie Bartels BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 LAMYRON JENKINS BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 MELISSA MOORE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BOONE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE WHITE BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 REBECCA WEST BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 ROD DOOLEY JR BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 T DAVID CHAO BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 Willard Salley BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 JULIE WASHBURN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 X 0 84813 0 0 84813 0 0 false false false 0 72944 176799 11336 249743 0 0 0 0 0 14511 14511 0 0 0 0 0 72944 16868 -16868 -16868 OTHER INCOME 900099 4148 4148 0 0 0 0 4148 251534 0 0 1791 93054 93054 117701 117701 68657 34328 34329 17102 8551 8551 13649 6825 6824 4935 2467 2468 3150 3150 0 0 5011 5011 OTHER EXPENSE 23602 17800 5802 DUES AND FEES 5617 5617 0 0 0 0 352478 294504 57974 0 191504 87799 256844 271347 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1357946 1608118 0 0 0 0 1806294 1967264 200 0 0 11942 0 0 0 0 200 11942 691504 825298 1114590 1130024 1806094 1955322 1806294 1967264 -100944 250172 0 X X false true true false X X 1 LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 570670770 2 true 104343 0 1 104343 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false X Schedule A, Part IV, Section D, Line 2 Officers Appointed Or Serving Supported Org. THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES OF THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION AND OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION MAINTAIN A CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP. BECAUSE OF THIS RELATIONSHIP, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION HAS A SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION'S TIMING OF GRANTS AND MANNER OF MAKING GRANTS. Schedule A, Part IV, Section E, Line 1c The Organization Supported A Government Entity Explanation THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY SUPPORT LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE ("THE DISTRICT") THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, WHICH ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE DISTRICT'S ANNUAL BUDGET. THESE INCLUDE GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS; FINANCIAL HELP FOR FAMILIES IN NEED; AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE STUDENTS' LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE DISTRICT. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 427921 1215 78835 13148 494823 426124 2973 19712 8500 12388 427921 348323 79013 11000 12212 426124 284845 56083 17695 10300 348323 285912 7546 11062 10800 8875 284845 0.0 1.0 0.0 false false 0 X 518574 250171 16869 267040 251534 0 0 251534 369346 16868 16868 352478 0 0 352478 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO PAY SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATES OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Foundation is exempt from the federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and therefore has made no provision for federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. In addition, the Foundation has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a "private foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. There was no unrelated business income for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. The most significant tax position of the Foundation is its assertion that it is exempt from income taxes and its determination of whether any amounts are subject to unrelated business tax (UBIT). All significant tax positions have been considered by management. It has been determined that it is more likely than not that all tax positions would be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Foundation files Forms 990 Return of Foundation Exempt from Income Tax to the US Federal Government and the state of South Carolina. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising expenses reclassed - 16869 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising expenses reclassed - 16868 GOLF TOURNAMENT 38559 38559 0 6550 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE 33885 33885 0 8492 0 72444 72444 0 15042 15042 -15042 true LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 100 TARRAR SPRINGS RD LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 10000 Michelin VEX Robotics LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 101 TARRAR SPRINGS RD LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 15673 Innovation for K-8 Schools LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 102 TARRAR SPRINGS RD LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 25800 Bucks for Books LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 103 TARRAR SPRINGS RD LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 7152 Helping Hands Grants to Schools Lexington County School District One Food Services 702 North Lake Dr LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 8537 International Teacher Grants (School Cafeteria Meals) LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 703 North Lake Dr LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 14725 Mechatronics Grant to Lexington Technology Center LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 704 North Lake Dr LEXINGTON SC 29072 570670770 GOV 11167 Curtis Bell GHS Baseball Equipment 7 0 Teacher Grants 17 16494 Higher Education Support Grants 24 18000 Scholarships 14 16500 LEAP Emergency Assistance 34 47162 Caring Heart Fund Grants 110 11081 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds ALL EDUCATIONAL GRANTS ENTITIES MUST SUBMIT A REQUIRED FINAL REPORT TO FOUNDATION STAFF. THE FOUNDATION STAFF COMPILE RESULTS IN REPORTS, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHARES REPORTS WITH THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS. WRITTEN GRANT GUIDELINES ARE SHARED WITH RECIPIENTS WITH THE AWARD NOTIFICATION. SCHOLARSHIP DONORS RECEIVE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS AND NOTIFICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS EACH SPRING. THE MAJORITY OF EMERGENCY GRANT ASSISTANCE IS DIRECTED TO VENDORS (E.G., UTILITY COMPANY) AND CREDITS THE GRANT RECIPIENT'S ACCOUNT. ANY OTHER GRANT ASSISTANCE REQUIRES A SIGNED COPY OF THE POLICIES REGARDING THE GRANT AWARD TERMS. FINAL GRANT REPORTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1 OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, UNLESS A GRANT OVERLAPS FROM ONE FISCAL YEAR TO THE NEXT. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 25,800 including grants of $ 25,800) $25,800 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington District One to strengthen and support literacy efforts in all 18 elementary schools in the district. The grant specifically enabled all third through fifth grade teachers to purchase $100 worth of social studies and science books to develop and grow their classroom libraries. A wide range of texts in each classroom allows students to read independently and transfer concepts, while also enhancing the new English Language Arts standards that went into effect last school year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body A MEMBER OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL SERVE AS A LIAISON WITH THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS IS A NON-VOTING ROLE TO KEEP THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS INFORMED OF THE DISTRICT'S NEEDS AND PRIORITIES. THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICIALLY ELECTS BY MAJORITY VOTE ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION AND LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE SIGNING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy EACH BOARD MEMBER AGREES BY SIGNATURE TO THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CODE OF ETHICS. IN THIS DOCUMENT THE BOARD MEMBER AGREES TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REFRAIN FROM USING THEIR BOARD POSITION FOR PERSONAL OR PARTISAN GAIN. this policy was adopted in June 2025, but it was not signed by the board yet. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Change of oversight process or selection process NO CHANGES TO PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 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