Academy Prep Foundation, Inc.
Established in 1996, Academy Prep Foundation, Inc. serves several important functions:
- To replicate Academy Prep Centers
- To share best practices among Academy Prep Centers
- To serve as the funding source for Academy Prep Centers
- To ensure the efficient operation of Academy Prep Centers
Brief History
The Academy Foundation, Inc. (now known as Academy Prep Foundation, Inc.), was established in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, doing business as Academy Prep Center for Education. In May 2000, four additional 501(c)(3) organizations were established to operate as affiliated entities of Academy Prep Foundation, Inc. These organizations are Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg, Inc.; Academy Prep Center of Tampa, Inc.; Academy Prep Center of Lakeland, Inc.; and one other future center. Additional centers may also be established in the future.
The Role of Academy Prep Foundation, Inc. (APF)
The Academy Prep Foundation is responsible for replicating Academy Prep Centers, overseeing Center operations, and serving as a funding vehicle for the Centers. The Foundation is the custodian of all unrestricted and restricted funds for the benefit of the Centers and the Foundation. The Centers operate on an annual budget, and distributions are made from the Foundation to the Centers on an annual basis. Unrestricted contributions may be used to fund the operations of the Centers and the Foundation, and to replicate additional Centers.
The Role of the Centers
The Academy Prep Centers educate middle school students who qualify for need-based scholarships. Students receive scholarships to attend, which covers all tuition costs. The model, which operated up to 11 hours a day, six days a week, and 11 month a year, is based upon the success of the Nativity Mission Center, founded in 1970 in New York City. Academy Prep Centers are responsible for carrying out the Academy Prep model in accordance with the mission and vision established by Academy Prep Foundation, Inc. Individual Centers are responsible for raising funds within their communities.
Academy Prep Foundation Board of Trustees
Tom Sansone (Chair) | Former President and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Jabil Inc.
Nick Barnett | Director, Publix Super Markets Charities
Chris Barrott | Chief Operating Officer, International Diamond Center
Elizabeth Fowler | Director, Triad Foundation and Founder, Frameworks of Tampa Bay
Oscar Horton | Owner & President, Sun State International Trucks, LLC
John Erik Savitsky | Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers St. Petersburg/St. Pete Beach
Chuck Stamey | Retired Chief Executive Officer, Manning & Napier Advisors
Susan Touchton | Treasurer, Board of Trustees, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
David Vetter | Chief Legal Officer, TD Synnex
Paul L. Whiting, Sr. | President, Seabreeze Holdings, Inc.
Academy Prep Foundation Administration
Lincoln J. Tamayo – Chief Operating Officer
Terri Scarcelli – Chief Financial Officer
Chris Brazee – Director of Information Technology
Roxane Leary - Director of Strategic Planning and Grants
Sarah McDonald - Director of Marketing and Communications
Ensuring the Future
Each Academy Prep Center raises funds to ensure its long-term viability. The “Board Designated Endowment” grown by these funds allows each Center to focus more on the business of educating and supporting students in need and less on annual fundraising to pay for student scholarships. To learn how you can help solidify the foundation of each Academy Prep campus through the board designated endowment, contact:
Andrea Oliver-Clarke
Director of Advancement, Academy Prep Center of Lakeland
863.940.8900 x3151
Email: aoliverclarke@academyprep.org
Alison Lescarbeau
Director of Advancement, Academy Prep Center of Tampa
813.248.5600 x1138
Email: alescarbeau@academyprep.org
Jennifer Silva
Director of Advancement, Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg
727.322.0800 x2109
Email:jsilva@academyprep.org