Overview

Who Are We? | top |
The Stubbs' Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization that believes music instruction is a vital factor in the character development and well-being of all persons of all ages. Our goal is to make music education more accessible in North Florida and South Georgia, especially to young children.

The Foundation

• Is a tax-exempt 501c(3) charitable organization (59-3238098).
• It is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services SC-06190 and receives no percentage for its gifts,
• pays no percentage to a professional solicitor, and
• has no employees - exclusively volunteer; therefore, low administrative cost and a high percentage of each donations does directly to fund scholarships and endowments.

  The Foundation is funded primarily by twenty one endowments. The interest from the endowments, along with other donations, is used to provide the scholarships. To date 388 scholarships have been funded with $315,065.

  What is the Intent? | top |
  The primary objective is to establish endowments to be used for scholarships and musical programs for merit and need based individuals.

  Who will Benefit? | top |
  Endowment funds will primarily benefit students in grades Pre-K through 12 in North Florida and South Georgia who are unable to afford music instruction. Funds will also be used to assist high achieving students and college scholarships are available with Tallahassee Community College. Each scholarship provides registation fees, instruction, materials, transportation (if required), insome cases instruments and for certain competitions an accompanist.

  How will Scholarship Money be Dispersed? | top |
  Scholarship funds are paid directly to the student's qualified Provider. See How to Become a Provider, providers are approved by the Board based on selected criteria related to instruction qualifications and local and state licenses.

  Who Selects the Recipients? | top |
  Each June, a panel of teachers and educators recommend potential scholarship recipients to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reviews the committee's recommendations and awards the scholarships based on funds available.

  How will the Scholarships be Monitored? | top |
  Scholarship recipients are evaluated each term using a point system and instructor evaluations.

  Are Scholarships Renewable? | top |
  Yes, renewal is based on the recipient's satisfactory evaluation and the availability of funds for up to six years.

  Why Contribute? | top |
  

  1. The Foundation is a 501.C.3 Internal Revenue approved non-profit
  2. All contributions are potentially tax-deductible.
  3. You can make a difference in the Arts in our community.
  4. You can help fulfill a dream of music education.

  What Types of Contributions will be Accepted? | top |
  Cash, securities, real estate, testamentary bequests, life insurance policies, memorials, closely held stock, and in-kind gifts are all acceptable. Fund management is provided by Strategic Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. – cmonson@strategicwma.com or 850-383-0001.

  What Can You Do? | top |
  

  • Stay or become involved with music
  • Advise school music teachers and school administrators of your interest in quality music education
  • Know that music is fundamental to the development of a child's mind and spirit
  • Inform others of the Foundation
  • Contact us today to learn how you can volunteer!
  Email us for more information
  or call (850) 893-8782
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