John B. Gorrie Elementary, located in South Tampa, is the oldest, still operating, public school in the State of
Florida.
The purpose of the Foundation is to receive donations and grants of money or property of any kind or value and disburse funds in order to preserve and record the history of Gorrie Elementary School, promote public education, support the curriculum of Gorrie Elementary School, beautify Gorrie Elementary School and its grounds, and advance any other lawful purpose not for pecuniary profit that relates to Gorrie Elementary School, and such other exclusively religious, charitable, scientific, literary and education purpose within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) on the Internal Revenue Code.
Any Member in good standing with Gorrie Elementary PTA shall be a general member of the Foundation. The Management of the Foundation, and the direction and control of its assets, liabilities, income, and expenses shall be vested in its Board of Directors. The Foundation’s fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30.




