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About Us

Our Mission

OUR IMPACT

our mission

Strengthening our community through the support of Tulsa Public Schools.

our vision

A community where every student has the opportunity to succeed, and every educator is fully equipped to deliver excellence.

our pillars

  • Engaging & Inspiring Students
  • Supporting & Empowering Educators
  • Strengthening Schools & the District

our values

  • Purpose-Driven: We lead with purpose in every partnership, staying focused on meaningful outcomes that advance educational excellence for every student. Our work is guided by a clear mission and a commitment to strengthen our community through supporting Tulsa Public Schools.
  • Transparency: We are committed to honest, timely, and clear communication. By sharing our work and impact we foster trust, strengthen partnerships, and uphold our integrity.
  • Accountability: We are ethical stewards of the trust our partners, donors, and community place in us. We follow through on our commitments, measure our outcomes, and share our progress to ensure we continuously earn and uphold that trust.  
  • Collaboration: We build partnerships with our community, valuing the knowledge, experience, and contributions of our stakeholders to co-create solutions and drive positive impact.
  • Adaptability: We respond to the changing needs of our community with agility and responsiveness. By actively listening, learning, and adjusting our approach, our work remains relevant, effective, and aligned with the priorities of Tulsa Public Schools.

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

 

Brad White I Chair

Partner, 10 Elms

 

Mary Spears I Past Chair

SVP & Chief Accounting Officer, ONEOK

 

Maggie Yar I Chair-Elect

Executive Director, Hille Foundation

 

Sarah Gould I Treasurer

President/CEO, Ethos Architects

 

Ben Elder I Secretary

Director-Marketing & Communications, Cherokee Federal

 

DIRECTORS

 

Molly Aspan

Partner, Practus

 

Shelby Beil

President & CEO, TTCU Federal

 

W. Deke Canada

Shareholder, Hall Estill Attorneys at Law

 

Claire Combs

Director of Communications, Hilti

 

Aaron Fulkerson

Partner & CDO, Schnake Turnbo Frank

 

Kelsey Hubble-Dowdell

Technical Implementation Manager, DegreeSight

 

 

 

Lachelle King

Manager of Public Programs, Gilcrease

 

Jared Kuykendall

Senior Associate, J.P. Morgan Private Bank

 

Shannon Lambert-Habermehl

Ex. Dir. Commercial Strategies, BOK Financial

 

Isaac Rocha

Regional Business Development & Chief Inclusion Officer,

Bama Companies

 

Rodrigo Rojas

External Affairs Manager, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma

 

Matthew Sanstra

Sr. Manager, Product Management, Cox Communications

 

Lauren Sherry

Manager, Community Relations, QuikTrip Corporation

 

Whitney Stauffer

Partner, Narrate Design


Annie Tomecek

Supervisor, Community Relations, TD Williamson

 

Andrew Witte

Sr. Project Manager, Flintco

 

Maggie Yar

Executive Director, Co-Trustee, Hille Foundation

 

EX OFFICIO

Dr. Ebony Johnson

Superintendent, Tulsa Public Schools

Staff

Moises Echeverria

         President and CEO          (918) 746-6604

Brena Meadows Thrash

Director of Development
(918) 746-6605

Margaret Laprarie

Fine Arts Coordinator    (918)746-6607

Lindsey Fuller

Executive Assistant (918)746-6606

Lucretia Pardiñas

Director of Programs
(918) 746-6602

OUR FUNDING

At the Foundation for Tulsa Schools, we are steadfast in our commitment to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and ethical stewardship. With the guidance and approval of our Board of Directors, we ensure that every charitable donation is managed with integrity and strategic purpose to maximize its impact on enriching educational opportunities for Tulsa’s students.

As a public charity recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, we adhere to rigorous financial oversight and compliance standards. We file Form 990 annually and publish it publicly to demonstrate our dedication to transparency and responsible governance.

Our Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 73-1612027, and our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

IRS Form 990

Audited Financial Statements

 

TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Foundation works closely with Tulsa Public Schools to provide district-wide strategic funding support to advance the goals and vision of district’s five-year strategic plan “Pathways to Opportunity.”

TPS Strategic Plan

Demographics/Facts

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  • Students come from 62 countries and speak 72 different languages and dialects
  • 81% of students are economically disadvantaged
  • 38% of students are multilingual language learners
  • 14% of students have disabilities
  • 15% of our students are gifted and talented

Special Programs

  • Tulsa Engineering Academy – Memorial High School
  • Agricultural Education – Webster High School
  • Digital Media & Broadcasting– Webster High School
  • AP Capstone Program– Edison Preparatory High School
  • Culinary, Hospitality, Health & Human Performance– Hale High School
  • Construction Program– Hale High School
  • International Baccalaureate Program– Booker T. Washington High School
  • Aerospace Academy– Tulsa Tech
  • Aerospace Mechanic Program– East Central