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The Mission of the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation is to enhance education by investing in our students to ensure their success.
Established in 1986, we are recognized as the district-wide education foundation for public schools in Escambia County. We work collaboratively with school leaders to determine how and where private-sector investment and volunteer involvement can have the greatest impact on student success.
Donations can enhance Grants for Excellence for schools, Golden Apple Awards Banquet for Teachers of the Year, Academic and MIRA Awards Ceremonies for outstanding students, or Take Stock in Children events and scholarships for deserving students.
As a member of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, we are part of a collegial community committed to building partnerships, innovating leading practices and impacting students coast to coast. Each year we have access to 1:1 matching funds from the State of Florida for contributions that support eligible classroom initiatives. Ask us for details about how to double your investment in our community's future!
Congratulations 2025-2026 Grants for Excellence Winners

NE Pensacola Sertoma Club presents an $8,000 check to the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for proceeds raised by the Dragon Boat Festival. The Foundation is so grateful for this ongoing partnership with the dedicated members of Sertoma. The funds raised will support the Tools for Teachers online resource store.
Dragon Boat Festival
Specialty License Plates Support ECPS Foundation
If you are a Florida resident, you can "Support Education" by purchasing, renewing, or gifting a specialty license plate that promotes the importance of education in the Sunshine State. For each tag sold, $20 is donated directly to your county's local education foundation to support local initiatives. Please click the license plate below to order yours today!
ECPS Foundation Board of Directors

Independent Contractor |
Kristin Ales, Chair Elect Baptist Healthcare |
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Florida Department of Health |
Ebony Cornish Maxim Medical Staffing/PYP |
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| Melanie Gambill, ECCPTA President |
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| Jennifer Harrison Marketing Consultant/Community Leader |
Craig Hindsman Marcus Point Baptist Church |
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| Brett Hudspeth United States Navy |
Pensacola Christian College |
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Clark Partington |
Global Business Solutions, Inc. |
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| Marcus McBride CareerSource EscaRosa |
Tammy Miller Members First Credit Union |
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University of West Florida |
Thu Hong Nguyen Ascend Performance Materials |
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| Beth Partington Owner, Next Level College Consulting |
Hong Potomski Florida Blue |
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| Kristen Taylor, Secretary Cox Communications |
AT&T |
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| Todd Thomson Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce |
Escambia Education Association |
Questions? Contact us:
Escambia County Public Schools Foundation
30 East Texar Drive Suite 113
Pensacola, FL 32503-2902
Office: 850.430.7457
Fax: 850.469.5612
Foundation@ecsdfl.us
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Executive Director
Jo McArthur
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850.469.5354
Executive Assistant
Sara Boucher
850.430.7457
Program Manager
Melia Wright
850.439.2669
Bookkeeper
Chancy Smith
Bookkeeping services available on Tuesdays
850.430.7457
Check Request Form
Deposit Form
Navy Federal 5K
GFE: Enriching the lives of students throughout Escambia County Public Schools
ECPS Foundation Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Upcoming Events
Executive Committee Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12-1 PM
Board of Directors Meeting - 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1 PM
PAR Chili Cook-Off - November 1st from 12-3 at Fountain Park























































