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Ferguson‑Florissant Foundation for Education reports $544,000 in funds, advisory board formed; $300,000 six‑month goal described as unrealistic
Summary
At the Feb. 12 meeting the district’s foundation director presented a four‑month update: the foundation’s three funds at the St. Louis Community Foundation total about $544,000, a newly appointed advisory board was announced, and the director said a $300,000 fundraising goal for six months is unlikely without sustained capacity building.
Doctor Shaw presented a four‑month update on the Ferguson‑Florissant Foundation for Education and reported that three funds held at the St. Louis Community Foundation totaled about $544,061.89 as of early February 2025.
Shaw said gifts to date in the fiscal year totaled about $49,082.48, including a $24,000 gift designated by the John Moses Lanier (John Moses Lane) Memorial Fund to be split across first‑grade teachers for classroom resources and field trips. Shaw told the board that roughly $336,000 of potential gifts and grant requests are in the pipeline.
An advisory board for the foundation was announced; members include alumni, community supporters and district staff:…
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