Committed to enriching the educational experiences of current and future students in the Pottsville Area School District
Enhancing the academic experience of current and future students
The Crimson Tide Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to enriching the learning experience of students in the Pottsville Area School District. We provide financial support for innovative projects and initiatives that go beyond the District’s regular budget and resources, helping to ensure students are equipped for success now and in the future.
We are proud to support the alumni, students, and residents of the Pottsville Area School District community.
We are committed to advancing the quality of education through enhanced learning opportunities.
We work in partnership with alumni, families, friends, and local businesses to fund meaningful projects.
We maintain accountability in how we raise, manage, and distribute funds.
We coordinate our support to align with the evolving needs and priorities of the District.
We serve the Foundation with pride, purpose, and enthusiasm.
“Without The Crimson Tide Foundation I would not have had the success I did as a student. I am grateful for their help and look forward to helping give back to this program when I finish School!”
Small, fast-access grants of $250 to $1,000 that funds creative classroom projects or activities that fall outside the school district’s standard budget.
fund larger project such as equipment purchases or new programs that are coordinated with school administrators to support district-wide educational goals.
Uses donations from Pennsylvania businesses, through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, to fund approved innovative educational programs in the school district.
Are donor-funded awards that provide financial assistance directly to students for academic or extracurricular achievement.
The Crimson Tide Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2010 by Pottsville Area High School alumni, its mission is to enrich the educational experience of current and future students in the Pottsville Area School District by funding projects that go beyond the district’s normal resources
Venture Grants ($250–1,000) for teacher-led creative classroom initiatives like field trips or special materials.
General Grants for larger investments in equipment or learning services, coordinated with school administrators.
EITC Grants, leveraging Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to support approved projects.
Scholarship Grants, dedicated funds for student scholarships
Since its first grant in 2011—a $1,000 donation for library materials—the Foundation has awarded over $228,000 to the school district (as of August 2022). Funded projects include STEM scholarships, astronomy equipment for the Motivational Science Center, coding supplies, 3D printers, art and math software, and support for digital media and therapy programs
The Crimson Tide Foundation is entirely volunteer-run. Its Board of Directors includes alumni, teachers, administrators, and local business professionals. It was designated in 2018 as an Educational Improvement Organization—eligible to receive business donations with tax credits under Pennsylvania law. Financials, bylaws, strategic plans, and IRS Form 990‑EZ filings for 2022 and 2023 are all publicly available under its “For the Record” section