La Porte, TX

LA PORTE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 76-0407788

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

To enhance education by funding innovative and creative instructional projects for students and teachers in the La Porte Independent School District.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LA PORTE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

La Porte Education Foundation is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds and awards grants to support instructional innovation, classroom projects, and scholarships for students within La Porte Independent School District. The foundation administers teacher grant programs (awarded via its annual "Dollar Patrol" events), manages donor‑designated scholarship funds for La Porte High School seniors, and runs community fundraising events and partner programs to engage local businesses and industry. The organization is led by an executive director and a volunteer board that includes district leadership and community/industry representatives.

Notable achievements

Dollar Patrol — 2023

Awarded $101,515 to 97 teachers and campus projects (November 17, 2023) to fund classroom resources such as 3D printers, robotics kits, apps and books across La Porte ISD campuses.

Dollar Patrol — 2022

Awarded $125,154 to 115 teachers and administrators (November 18, 2022) to support classroom innovations including educational technology and reading/motor intervention materials.

Long‑term grant impact

Since its founding in 1993 the foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants and special projects to La Porte ISD teachers, counselors, and administrators.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.2M
Annual revenue: $335K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 76-0407788
Location: La Porte, TX
Website: www.lpisdef.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (ruling established September 1993) and maintains annual Form 990 filings.

Officially recognized partner of La Porte Independent School District; Foundation programs and scholarship administration are featured on the district website.

Sustained community and corporate support through an Annual Partner Program that includes prominent local industry sponsors (examples include Albemarle Foundation, Lubrizol, Kuraray, Dow and others).

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