CCEF Annual Report

Honor the Past. Celebrate the Present.







Build the Future!








2017 Annual Report Supporting Educational Excellence in CCISD since 1992



The Clear Creek Education Foundation




















“Electroplating Jewelry- The Chemistry of Art” at Clear Brook High School Violin Project at Mossman Elementary School
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“Students learned both the science of electroplating and the creative application “The Mossman Violin Project grant from CCEF opened doors for 5 grade
of crafting jewelry through this grant from CCEF,” said Kerry Whitfill, Clear Brook High students to experience violin & belong to a social group before starting middle
School chemistry teacher. “They met with a master craftsman jeweler, gained school,” said Jennifer Kidwell, Bayside Intermediate orchestra teacher. “The
hands on experience in a real world situation, and created their own piece of art transition from elementary to middle school was very successful & these students are
that they got to keep as a reminder of their experience.” still thriving in the orchestra program at Bayside as leaders in their groups.”























Clear Springs Airlines at Clear Springs High School Students viewing the solar eclipse at Ed White Elementary
“The Eagle’s Nest Project and CCEF teamed up to implement a defining and “While the first day of school is already an action-packed day, this is literally a
extremely empowering program that explores all aspects of STEM. More bright minds once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students and staff to experience such a
are connected to capable hands; students experience the joy of giving by teaching thrilling phenomenon,” said Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools. “We are so
other students; all participants receive a flight experience in the airplane they built; fortunate to have the support of our community partners so that each individual in
and everyone involved takes away an empowering experience that lasts a lifetime,” our CCISD family may witness this rare occurrence.”
said Ernie Butcher, Eagle’s Next Project mentor.




The Clear Creek Education Foundation strives to secure and deliver resources for a
Our Mission: World-Class Education through the Clear Creek Independent School District by
establishing and sustaining community-wide partnerships.

Fund Fact:
Honor the Past. CCEF is proud to have funded over $2.8 Million



to Support Educational Excellence in CCISD!


History of the Foundation From the Executive Director
Established in 1992, the Clear Creek Education How can teachers be inspired beyond the realm of normality? This was
Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the question that Dr. Ronald McLeod asked himself 25 years ago and
League City, Texas. Comprised of volunteers who have a with the help of many community leaders, the Clear Creek
passion for excellence, the Foundation raises funds to Education Foundation was born. They sought to develop a
enrich academic achievement within the Clear Creek foundation that paved the way to offer incentives that would ignite a
Independent School District. “spark” in teachers to impact the unique needs of special kids in
Clear Creek ISD and ultimately help take education to the next level.
As the years have passed, I am proud to say that the vision in which
the foundation was started remains the same today and is now more
present than ever.

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As we mark our 25 Anniversary, it has truly been a year of reflection
as we:

Honored the Past through the historical roots of the Foundation
in which it started 25 years ago;

A year of celebration as we:
Celebrated the Present through the wonderful administrators,
teachers and students who uphold the vision of the
Foundation daily by taking education to the next level, while
recognizing the community partners who make it possible;

And last but certainly not least, a year of Inspiration as we:
CCEF Fulfills a Need... Find ourselves inspired to do more and hope to inspire each of
you who are not already a part of the Foundation to
Tax dollars fund the minimum and basic needs for become a Proud Friend of the Foundation as we continue to
public education. Build the Future of our students in Clear Creek ISD.

Bond dollars fund needed facility upgrades and Thank you to each and every one of you who has been a part of our
repairs. journey so far. We look forward to the next 25!

Donations to CCEF enrich education through Supporting Educational Excellence,
hands-on, real-world experiences within the
classroom.
Kaci Hanson















Support Teachers Inspire Students Enhance Classrooms Enrich Lives



Educational Grants Technology Education Labs


Clear Horizons Early College High School National Board Teacher Certification

Technology Education Labs


Through Clear Creek ISD’s intermediate school technology education courses,
students will not only gain technical skills, but they will also gain the soft skills
needed for success in today’s society. The courses are fundamentally based
on the principles of exploration, collaboration, innovation, creation, and
self-direction. These skills can be applied across multiple disciplines. Should
students go through these programs and decide to continue education
related directly to course content, there are many advanced education “The intermediate Robotics and AV Production
and career opportunities available. labs have increased student interest in innovative
technology. Enrollment in these courses has grown
CCEF is proud to have funded a Technology both at the intermediate and high school levels.”
Education Lab at all 10 intermediate schools in
Fund Fact: -Dana Morgan, Director of Career and Technical
CCISD for a total of $300,000.
Education
Clear Horizons Early College High School



Clear Horizons Early College High School was established in 2007 on the
campus of San Jacinto College South and provides opportunities to student
populations who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education
environments. Clear Horizons enables and encourages high school students to
be first generation college students and helps them develop the necessary
learning skills to succeed in both their high school and college courses. Clear
Horizons students graduate from San Jacinto College South with an associate
degree as well as a high school diploma from CCISD. At the November board “Clear Horizons is able to provide college tuition,
books, and fees to over 440 students each year
meeting, CCEF awarded $60,000 for the 2017-2018 school year which will be due, in part, to the generosity of the Clear Creek
used to supplement instructional funding. Education Foundation.” -Dr. Brett Lemley, principal
CCEF has funded $385,000 to Clear Horizons of Clear Horizons.
Fund Fact: Early College High School since 2011.
Achieving National Board Certification is the one thing
National Board Teacher Certification a classroom teacher can do to hone and grow in their craft
and still remain in the classroom. Everyone in the current
cohort loves teaching and wants to stay in the classroom.
However, we also want to continue growing and earning
CCEF encourages and underwrites exceptional teachers to achieve the the respect that comes with advancing in a career. As a
highest and most rigorous standards set by the U.S. Department of classroom teacher, I have advanced as far as I can unless
Education by offering financial support upon completion. want to leave my profession. I am so very grateful to the
CCEF for recognizing and supporting me and teachers
15 teachers have accomplished this with the across the district with National Board Certification.
Fund Fact: help of CCEF since 2007. -Lisa Waligora, NBTC, Clear Creek High School


Building the Brookside Bulldogs




The Clear Creek Education Foundation funded $22,500 to Brookside
Intermediate to assist with instructional needs after Hurricane Harvey
left significant damage to their campus. CCEF was proud to be able to
meet this need and help keep these students and teachers Bulldog
Strong.

Celebrate the Present.







Teacher Innovative Grants (T IG)
Unique Ukuleles (TIG) – Hyde Elementary
E Teachers apply for Teacher Innovative Grants to implement innovative, hands-on

instructional ideas that enrich the classroom learning experience in academic areas
D such as math, science, language arts and technology.

Fund Fact: CCEF is proud to have funded $125,770.42 to 53 teachers at 27
campuses in CCISD for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Mini-Grants
"I wanted the music instruction to relate to as many C
academic subjects as I could," Kortney Peterson A Mini-Grant is intended to enhance classroom learning by providing needed
said. "So in addition to teaching basic chords and
strumming, I would have the kids write something resources to teachers that are not available.
like a story or a poem or even a commercial." A
YES! Yoga Empowering Students (TIG) Fund Fact: CCEF is proud to have funded $24,588.45 to 56 teachers
impacting over 15,500 students at 25 CCISD campuses for the
Weber Elementary 2017-2018 school year.
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I Student-Teacher Innovative Grants (ST IG)

This program supports “Student-Teacher Innovative Projects.” An individual student or
O a team of students may apply under the guidance of a teacher to implement
hands-on instructional ideas that enrich the classroom learning experience.
"You can really see the development of their
self-control, and they now have a better
understanding of their bodies," Melissa Chavez CCEF is proud to have funded $5,106.74 to 4 student groups for
said. "The yoga teaches them to use their breath N Fund Fact: the 2017-2018 school year.
and do stretches (to relax them). It gets them
excited to know that it's really working."
The LyondellBasell Solar Car (STIG) A School Teacher Sponsor Student Name of Grant
Clear Creek High School Clear Horizons Valerie Kahlich Annie Figueroa Dress for Success Initiative
Jack Koss & Kori
L Ralph Parr Alison McKinney Howard-Muhammad Clever Coders
Clear Creek High
Kortney Field
CCHS Rocket Team
CCHS Rockets
Clear Creek High Laura Gladney- Craig Sickmen CCHS Library: FPV Drone
Lemon
Maker space
“This is a great hands-on learning opportunity for
these students that represents innovation, Special Innovative Grants (SIG)
collaboration and takes STEM to the next level,” G
said the manager for LyondellBasell’s Bayport An opportunity for a large scale grant up to $50,000 designed to encourage and
Complex Tony Wood. support innovative teaching and learning impacting an entire campus or multiple
R campuses. SIGs can be a pilot program or expansion of an existing program such as
Leader in Me (SIG) - Falcon Pass Elementary
a Teacher innovative Grant.

“The Leader in Me Program”
A "Leader in Me" is a Special Innovative Grant (SIG) that builds on the foundation of
Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The common language,
N purposeful instruction and intentional "walls and halls" support the use of lifelong tools
that can be applied beyond the elementary years. The program encompasses all
academic content areas for students PK-5th, as well as character and fine arts
T education. The habits and skills taught through the Leader in Me empower all of the
students, no matter their circumstances.
“We are thankful to the CCEF for the opportunity to
pursue The Leader in Me program at Falcon Pass CCEF is proud to commit up to $95,000 to Falcon Pass Elementary and
through a Special Innovative Grant. It has allowed our S Armand Bayou Elementary over the next 3 years for the “Leader in Me”
students, staff, families and community an increased Fund Fact: program. CCEF has also provided funding for a year of study at Bay
ownership of learning, character development and Elementary, Space Center Intermediate & Clear Lake High School with
leadership potential for all.” -Monica Giuffre, Falcon the hopes of spreading the “Leader in Me” further across the district.
Pass Elementary Principal

Fund Fact: $317,500 will be infused into CCISD to enrich classrooms for
both teachers and students in the 2017-2018 school year
through CCEF’s programs.




Armand Bayou Elementary Clear Springs High Ralph Parr Elementary
Techie Trotters–Mary Caruth & Anne-Marie Krenek Reading as Problem Solving–Robert Lawing & Ami Flexible Seating Fun-Anna Lowery
Library of Learning-Lauryn Robinson Smith
Unleashing Leaders Through Literacy-Linda Stiefel Natural Ecosystem Study/Artificial Ecosystem Robinson Elementary
What Tool’s are in YOUR toolbox?-Heather Danek Study–Alexandra Farrington & Karen Haddad Character Library-Amber Young
Can you hear the beat?-Monica Garcia Charger Market-Lailah Villarreal Let Me Play With My Legos!-Sheryl Miller
Submerging into Food Education-Tate Roussel
Bauerschlag Elementary Submerging into Food Education-Kathleen Roussel Seabrook Intermediate
Crafting Young Minds–Iva Walker Author! Author!-Erin Irvine
To Cube or Not to Cube–Brandy Magdos & Jenny Clear View High Making with Ultimaker 3!-Erin Irvine
Mullins Gathering– Clear View Learning Day-Cassandra Gizmos from Explorelearning.com-Brenda Paloski
Wiley Field Guides for Young Bird Watchers-Anne
Bayside Intermediate Looper
Innovative Inertia–Julie Edwards & Bob Dortch Creekside Intermediate Future Think–Solar City-Michelle Pajak
Gaming through Science-Julie Edwards Online leveled reading groups-Robert Lawing
Stewart Elementary
Brookside Intermediate Falcon Pass Elementary Read, Think, Make (through makerspace)-Geralyn
Online leveled reading groups-Robert Lawing & Pint-sized Pi Programmers-Deborah Adams Kiser & Victoria Tamez
Aimee Weldon EGGS-ellent Incubators!-Courtney Minyard & Lights, Camera, Action!-Robyn Marrie
Valerie Eadie Coding for the Future-Cynthia Moore
Brookwood Elementary Makey-Makey Learning Fun!-Deborah Adams
Building Tomorrow's Leaders (STEM)–Julie Landry Victory Lakes Intermediate
Gilmore Elementary TERRIFIC– Darlene Schlitzberger & Will Thomas
Clear Brook High Alternative Seating for Deaf Education-Robert Empowering Discovery-Katrina Zannier & Darlene
Thinking Independently Together–Ann Daley Lawing & Zandy Harrison Schlitzberger
Aquaponics System Updates-Emilie Olivier Light it Up!-Andree Newport & Joe Peacock
Book Me Up–Kelly Winslow Goforth Elementary 3Doodling Science!-Christina Davidson
Coding for K-2 is Bee-utiful!-Jennefer Arrington Student Portfolios in Art and more!-Stephanie
Clear Creek High Perkins
Bubble Suit Physics–Joey Segura & Michael Greene Elementary
McGregor Mobile Career Lab-Bianca Zelenski & Michelle Weber Elementary
Breakout EDU–Kortney Field & James Paige Brown YES! Yoga Empowering Students-Melissa Chavez
Pilot Program-Shawn Mosley Cardio Fitness Workout Equipment-Chad Bordeau Music All Around Our Education Town-Nancy
Programmable Bots!-Laura Gladney Lemon Uniquely Cooking-Melissa Magdaleno & Joy Frey Lamont
Morning meetings for all students-Catherine
Clear Falls High Wampler Westbrook Intermediate
The Village goes Virtual–Doris Herrmann & Power of a Seed-Tiffany Deschler
Amanda Psarovarkas (Bayside) Hall Elementary Taking Math Outside-Michelle Schoenberg
From Garbage to Goodness–Emily Morris Breakout Boxes-Jessica Wilkerson Good Habits start with Good Education-Daniel
Plant Growth, Development & Survival–Kori Adams Parraz
Wood Lathe-William Watts Hyde Elementary
Unique Ukuleles-Kortney Peterson Whitcomb Elementary
Clear Horizons STEM in a Second-Allison Etzel “CollaboraTech”-Miriam Bailey
Fishing Club-Brandon Billings STEM for Me and You!-Rebecca Caplan Educating with Edison Pt. 1-Gloria Miller
Educating with Edison Pt. 2-Jade Michalak
Clear Lake City Elementary League City Elementary Sensory Corner-Kristen Hearn
A World of Wonder–Jennifer Penders & Geni Planting the Seeds for our Future through STEM– Color Code with Evo! Pt. 1-Terri Smider
Rolater Christina Daugherty-Hill & Tammi Pickering Color Code with Evo! Pt. 2-Patricia Sekula
Lightbox Biomes in Spanish-Nicole Transou STEM Buckets to Build Problem Solvers-Kimberly
Clear Lake High Please DON’t sit still!-Kristen Perez Riggs
Pilot Program–Heather Jefferson STEM Buckets to Build Problem Solvers-Lauren
Medieval Leatherworking–Peter Storms League City Intermediate Delgado
Sovereign Steelin’ Cats-Richard Brockway Having a Great “Time” in Science-Jacquelen
Clear Lake Intermediate Campbell

Using Robots to Learn Newton’s Laws–Antoniette McWhirter Elementary White Elementary
Longino & Jill Brown Fine Motor Literacy & Math Stations-Jodi Singer
Breakout EDU– Brooke Brockmyre Stations Success with Science and Literacy Stepping into Stem-Sparkles Jones & Patricia
Books of Choice, the Freedom to Read-Shelley -Adriana Mejia Darnall
Villarreal Greetings, Games and Grub-Erika Eberhart
Educational Classroom Board Games- Matthew Special Education Department
Lambourn North Pointe Elementary Field Day with APE-Mark Geiselhart
Sensing the Natural World-Antoinette Longino Leveled Readers for Little Learners- Stephanie
Hirsch
Clear Path High Building the Future-Shara Mills
Growing Confidence–Molly Kistler Break Out of the Box-Nicole Janese  Teacher Innovative Grants Awarded
Monopoly, Jr. Math Family Unity Night-Wende  Mini-Grants Awarded
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Fund Fact: CCEF has infused over $1.8 Million in Educational Grants since 1992.

Celebrate the Present.







“ I Love CCISD... Where Inspiration Becomes Reality” Fashion Show



The Clear Creek Education Foundation hosted its 11th annual
fashion show on April 2 at Mercedes Benz of Clear Lake. Themed
“I Love CCISD…Where Inspiration Becomes Reality!” more than
300 guests were in attendance and raised $24,053
to support academic enrichment programs in the Clear Creek
Independent School District. The Fashion Show showcased many
things CCEF loves about CCISD! Complete with runway seating,
hors d’oeuvre stations provided by 10 local restaurants, talent
vignettes featuring CCISD students, and t-shirts with winning
kindergarten student, Mason McCreger’s, artwork from McWhirter
Elementary. It sure was an event for all to enjoy!






















CCISD Alumni and Friends TopGolf Tournament


The Clear Creek Education Foundation hosted its 2nd annual CCISD
Alumni and Friends TopGolf Tournament on June 22. There were more
than 200 guests in attendance and nearly every bay was occupied with
alumni of CCISD as well as friends from around the area. A record
$18,497 was raised and will go directly back into CCISD
classrooms.

41,000+ students will be impacted by innovative, hands-on lessons that
enrich their classroom learning experience through
Fund Fact:
Educational Grants in 2017-2018.



Dine Out to Donate

The Clear Creek Education
Foundation’s fourth annual “Dine Out
to Donate” event on October 2 was
a huge success with 56 local
participating restaurants donating a
combined total of more than
$21,600.
Congratulations to the winning
schools with the highest participation!






Annual Awards Presentation and Gala


The Clear Creek Education Foundation hosted its 25th anniversary gala on November
4 at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center. Themed “Glitz and Glamour,”
more than 350 attendees helped honor many individuals for their positive contributions
to the Clear Creek Independent School District and raised $64,719 to support
academic enrichment programs.
2017 Honorees

George B Carlise Award – Dr. Ron McLeod
Distinguished Alumni Award – Connie Davis Fuller; Christin Hart, Captain, USAF; and
Dr. Michael Janney
Valor Award – CAPT Scott Hartman, USN
CCISD Superstar Award - Kevin Duke and Ruth Rendon Duke;
Magali Gutierrez; Lauren Jehli; Dinah Parker Matthews; and Gary
Mossman
Dennis Johnson Memorial Small Business Award - Mickey Wooten,
South Shore Grille
CCISD Citizen of the Year – Trent Martin













Third Party Events



Galveston Country Fair and Rodeo
Jersey Mike’s Grand Reopening

Ride to Give – Kemah Boardwalk

CCEF was the lucky benefactor of Seabrook Lucky Trail 5K Run
these third party events and we are
extremely grateful! SSFC Tennis Tournament

Building the Future.








2017 Annual Campaign Donors









































Importance of Annual Campaign


Donations






























Fund Fact: With the implementation of an Annual Campaign as CCEF’s primary source of funding in 2013
and thanks to the countless number of lead donors, the Foundation has been able to more
than double the funding to their core program initiatives in CCISD within five years.

Become a partner in Supporting Educational Excellence today!


Donate today and make a difference for tomorrow.


Quarter Century Club Founding Members



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The Quarter Century Club is a donor recognition program for individuals to commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the
Foundation. The membership fee is $10,000 and may be paid as a full cash donation or equal installments over a consecutive
four year period. After the four year anniversary, a yearly donation of $1,000 is required to remain as a standing member.

Members will receive their name listed on website, social media and newsletter correspondence;
Special Recognition at Community Partnership Breakfast; Perks of a $2,500 Skywalker Annual
Campaign Donor each year; Commemorative brick at Challenger Columbia Stadium and keepsake tile.

Nancy and Bob Anderson Ryan O’Hara
Jeanette and Joe Barlow Pam and Greg Ploss
Raymond Bartels Cindy and Michael Porterfield
Deborah and Chris Davis Jason Powledge
Amy and Paul Dumphey John 10:10
Traci and Richard Dvorak Carol and Bob Robinson
Dr. Glenn and Sara Freedman Dr. Greg and Kathy Smith
Kaci and Harris Hanson Natasha Valasek
Marilyn and Mike Huss
Sandy Johnson If you would like to become a Founding Member of the Quarter
Colene and Carl Joiner Century Club, please contact
Dr. Sandra and Gary Mossman Kaci Hanson at (28)-284-0031 or
[email protected]

2018 Annual Campaign




The Clear Creek Education Foundation kicked off its 2018 campaign at its annual Community

Partnership Breakfast on Friday, October 20 at Challenger Columbia Stadium with more than
300 community leaders, educators, board members and volunteers in attendance. From
robotics and audio-visual production to engineering and steel drums, CCEF funds a wide array
of hands-on, innovative learning opportunities for students that were showcased during the
breakfast. Clear Creek High School’s LyondellBasell Solar Car, CCISD’s Robot “Ruckus” and the
“Steelin’ Cats” Steel Drum Band from League City Intermediate all greeted guests outside with
high energy and fun! Executive Director, Kaci Hanson, and CCEF Chair elect, Jill Reason,
welcomed the crowd while student leaders from the “Leader in Me” program at Falcon Pass
Elementary, Druhmi Shah and Cayden Stathakos emceed the event. Mattress Mack and
CCEF multi-year grant winner Miriam Bailey concluded the program by inspiring everyone
on the importance of giving back and leaving a legacy that will make someone else’s
future brighter. CCEF would also like to thank the generous sponsors Houston Methodist St.
John Hospital and Green Bank who supported the event!

Building the Future...it’s up to you!









Every student deserves






a good foundation.

THANK YOU







for helping us build it.

Executive Officers

Jim Stewart Clear Creek Education Foundation
Chairman P.O Box 1631
League City, TX 77574
Jill Reason
Chairman Elect

Kim Barker
Past Chairman

Jonathan Cottrell
Vice Chairman

Carl Joiner
Treasurer

Katy Bastedo
Secretary

Board of Directors
Joe Barlow
Marshall Bennett
Levi Benton
Daniel Brewster
Brent Cockerham
Deborah Davis
Traci Dvorak
Kimberly Fleming
Lupe Hernandez
Gene Hollier
Mike Huss
Steve Jackson
Carl A. Joiner
Rebecca Lilley
Dan Newman
Greg Ploss A Note From Our Chairman
Sonia Ponchak I recently came upon the quote, “It’s the “unity” in community that gets the job done.” Unity is not always
Chris Premont found in the world we live in today, but it is found in abundance in the Clear Creek Independent School
Gary Renola District! Our school district has a long history of unifying our community and getting the job done. The history
Carol Saxe of the CCISD community unification is alive today and with the student leaders it is currently developing, the
Mary Ann Shallberg future is bright as well.
Kathryn Shuler
Tony Wood The Clear Creek Education Foundation was established 25 years ago as a product of unity, by leaders in our
community that wanted more for the children of our district. They weren’t willing to settle for average. They
Ex-Officio Members sought a world-class education for the students of CCISD. This common goal has been at the heart of CCEF
Kaci Hanson and CCISD since their inception.
Executive Director
It has been my honor to serve as Chairman of the CCEF Board this year. When I reflect on my past 6 years on
Kelsey Richardson the board, I can’t help but think of the multitude of STEM related grants that CCEF has funded for many years,
Marketing & Events coupled with the new leadership programs CCEF is now providing and the core value curriculum that CCISD
Manager provides and realize that the product is a student with not only hard skills, but also the soft skills desired by
employers today. These well-rounded students not only benefit our community, but are also a direct reflection
Dr. Greg Smith
CCISD Superintendent of the importance our community places on a higher standard of education for our children.

Dr. Steven Ebell I would like to thank this year’s Board, all previous Board members, as well as our executive director, Kaci
CCISD Deputy Hanson, and Community Marketing and Events Manager, Kelsey Richardson, for all the dedication you have
Superintendent provided to achieve our common goal. Most importantly, I would like to thank all of you in our community for
the resources you have provided in your partnership with CCISD as we all seek to achieve a World Changing
Laura Varley Education for the students of CCISD.
Clear Creek Community Sincerely,
Council of PTAs

Dr. Laura DuPont Jim Stewart
CCISD Board of Trustees

Arturo Sanchez For more information:
CCISD Board of Trustees Clear Creek Education Foundation
281-284-0031 | [email protected]
Janet Brown
CCEF Senior Advisory www.ClearCreekEducationFoundation.org
Council The Clear Creek Education Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
CCEF Tax Identification: 76-0383447