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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 FPL Classroom Makeover Grant Recipients
Sherwood Elementary


Bellview Elementary



Congratulations 2025-2026 Grants for Excellence Winners

Bayou Hills Run 2026
Hogfest 2026
FPL Education Day
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, Ex-officio Director 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 |
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| Keith Leonard, Ex-officio Advisor Superintendent, ECPS |
Michelle Salzman, Ex-officio Advisor Florida House of Representatives, District 1 |
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| Tom Harrell, Ex-officio Advisor School Board Member, District 5 |
Wanda Kotick, Ex-officio Advisor Community Involvement Coordinator, ECPS |
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
850.469.5354
Executive Assistant
Sara Boucher
850.430.7457
Program Manager
Stephene O'Malley
850.439.2669
Bookkeeper
Chancy Smith
Bookkeeping services available on Tuesdays
850.430.7457
Check Request Form
Deposit Form
Tax Exemption Certificate
Upcoming Events
Executive Committee Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12-1PM
Board of Directors Meeting - 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:30AM to 1PM
Take Stock In Children Graduation Dinner - May 22; 5:30 PM
Annual Luncheon - June 23; 11 AM - 1 PM
Grants For Excellence Grant Writing Workshop - July 20; 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Thank You to Our Partners
ECPS Foundation Strategic Plan 2023-2027
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!

































































