St. Barnabas School Parent Foundation

Overview

The St. Barnabas School Parent Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2022. Its primary goal is to raise funds for recognizing, retaining, and rewarding teachers and academic staff at St. Barnabas School for their commitment to Catholic education[1][2][5].

Objectives

The foundation aims to address the disparity between the salaries of teachers in Catholic schools and their counterparts in public schools. Additionally, it seeks to provide a limited number of continuing educational grants annually to support the professional advancement of educators[1].

Operations

The foundation operates independently of both the school and the church, managed by parent volunteers. It focuses on organizing fundraising events, such as notable initial events like the "Let’s Ride Witches" and "Bet on the Buckeyes" events[1].

Location

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, the organization plays a vital role in supporting Catholic education within the community[4].

Financial and Governance Information

As of the latest available data, there is no recorded information about the foundation's board members on public platforms[3]. For further financial analysis or governance details, access may require a subscription service like GuideStar Pro[3].

[1] https://www.stbarnabasparish.school/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1249640&type=d&pREC_ID=2482315 [2] https://www.sbparentfoundation.org [3] https://www.guidestar.org/Profile/88-4015246 [4] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/884015246 [5] https://www.instagram.com/sbparentfoundation/