STAMFORD PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

Description

Founded in 1996, SPEF has remained steadfast in our commitment to foster relationships within the school district, corporate community, and city of Stamford to support and strengthen the public education system with funding, programming, and volunteers. SPEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of local residents, professionals, and community members who assist in building these relationships and ensure our programs and services meet the needs of Stamford public school students and families.

Our non-profit agency serves the richly diverse population of students and families in Stamford’s 21 public schools. As reported in the district’s most recent annual report, 45% of its student identify as Hispanic, 30% as White, 15% as Black, 7% as Asian, and 3% as other. Of these 16,500 students, 59% are economically disadvantaged, with 71 languages spoken at home. 14% are English Language Learners.