Board of Directors member Kirstin Ivy-Waybourne Our Board Kirstin Ivy-Waybourne Kirstin Ivy is presently serving as a high school English teacher in Keller ISD. Previously, Kirstin was a middle school special education teacher and then a dyslexia specialist. She earned a B.A. in English, graduating summa cum laude. In 2019 and 2020, Kirstin earned master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction from the University of North Texas, both with a 4.0 average. She is pursuing her third master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration, this time from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. While not teaching or attending school, Kirstin continues the work in development that she began while spending a year outside of the classroom working for nonprofit organizations in north Dallas. Since her return to the classroom, Kirstin’s passion for providing equitable access to education has amplified, as has her understanding of how assiduously stressors outside of school impact and compromise students’ ability to learn. She believes that empowering students through comprehensive support, employing restorative practices, and establishing a campus culture of belonging are cornerstones to achieving lasting success. Kirstin began her work in the volunteer sector in 2006 when she began working with an international mission partnership in Honduras that was founded on building committed and responsive relationships, which is a central tenet of her work today. BACK

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Your donation will help us close the achievement gap by providing much needed resources for at-risk students, their families, and teachers . By making your gift Donate Your Support Makes a Difference! Click the icons! Monthly Giving Wishlist Shop and Give Corporate Sponsorship The #BoughtABackpack Challenge Declutter Employer Matching Thank you! Your donation will help us close the achievement gap by providing much-needed resources for economically disadvantaged students, their families, and teachers. By making your gift today, you will help inspire young minds and create opportunities through excellence in education. Noggin Educational Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax-deductible. Donate using debit/credit card or make all checks payable to Noggin Educational Foundation 5904 S. Cooper St. Suite 104-100 Arlington, TX 76017 or donate using Venmo or Cash App @NogginFoundation $NogginFoundation Give Now! Monthly Giving By investing monthly you become a part of a special group who through regular donations allows us to focus less on fundraising and more on making a difference in the lives of our students. Now that's thinking big! Brainiacs Club Set Up Recurring Payments Your consistent support helps us: Purchase supplies for programs Provide free tutoring for students Provide free fun, educational summer programming Meet the Brainiacs North Texas Giving Day North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) is an annual September fundraiser supporting North Texas nonprofits. NTGD helps fund our free tutoring program . Each student is assigned an experienced teacher and given 12 private, in-home tutoring sessions. The donations received during NTGD also help fund our ARD Advocacy Program . This program supports parents by helping them get the services and accommodations their children need at school for learning disabilities or special needs. Both programs cost $500 per student. Click To Give! Shop and Give! Amazon Smile Register your Kroger Plus Card and choose Noggin Educational Foundation as your rewards beneficiary. Once you link your card to us, all you have to do is swipe your Plus Card when you shop! You can also register your Kroger Plus Card at the customer service desk of any of your local Kroger stores or register online at Kroger Community Rewards . SHop and give Don't forget to link our Good Neighbor Number to your Reward card and help us raise funds the easy way! Good Neighbor 14188 Link Charity Form The #boughtabackpack Challenge #boughtabackpck June - August, each year take the #boughtabackpack Challenge by purchasing a backpack and donating it to Noggin. Backpacks will be distributed to students from low-income families and schools. Tell me more! Declutter Spark joy and declutter for a cause! eBay For Charity and Nextdoor's Sell For Good have partnered with Paypal's Giving Fund to benefit your favorite charities and causes. Sell an item on either of the platforms and you can choose for a portion or all of the proceeds to be donated to your favorite nonprofit. Search for Noggin Educational Foundation and help further our mission! Corporate Matching Employer Matching Programs Employer matching gift programs are charitable giving programs set up by companies to match donations made by employees to nonprofit organizations. For example, if you work for XYZ Company and donate $100 to Noggin Educational Foundation, XYZ Company will double the donation by also writing a check for $100. Thousands of companies offer matching gift programs and yours may be one of them. Some companies will even retroactively match donations you made in the past. Contact your company to see if they have a matching program or head to charitynavigator.org to see if your employer is listed. Amazon.com Wishlist Wish Lists Download book list

Sponsorship information for Noggin's golf tournament at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Las Colinas on September 8, 2025. Download Sponsorship Flyer Menu Close - Home - About Us About Us Core Beliefs and Values Board of Directors Advisory Council Our Mission Our Vision & Mission Our Why Our Impact Impact: Marvia's story Impact: Juana's story Impact: Suzan's story Impact: Ayana's story Our Programs Overview FREE Tutoring S.P.A.R.K ARD Advocacy Robotics Camp STEM Strong Sisters Special Education Information School Dazed Podcast Career Chats Our Products Overview Smart Goals and Growth Mindset Kit Visual Schedule Merch! 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By investing in this event, you’re not just supporting a day of golf—you’re investing in a child’s education, growth, and future success. At Noggin, we believe that every child deserves a shot at a bright future! Title Sponsor - $10,000 (1 available) Exclusive naming rights (e.g., "[Company Name] Presents the Noggin Charity Golf Classic") Logo on all marketing materials, signage, and event website Two complimentary foursomes (8 players) Recognition during opening and closing remarks Branded giveaway item in player swag bags Featured in social media and press releases Platinum Sponsor - $7,500 (2 available) Logo placement on event signage and marketing materials One complimentary foursome (4 players) Hole sponsorship with signage Recognition during event announcements, opening, and closing remarks Featured in social media promotions Gold Sponsor - $5,000 (3 available) Logo placement on select marketing materials One complimentary foursome (4 players) Hole sponsorship with signage Recognition in event program and website Food and Beverage - $3,500 (3 available) Recognition at food and beverage stations Two complimentary player spots Logo placement on select marketing materials Logo placement on napkins/cups (if applicable) Recognition in event program and website Hole-in-One - $2,500 (1 available) Branded signage at Hole-in-one hole Two complimentary player spots Recognition in event program and website Putting Contest - $1,000 (1 available) Branded signage at the contest area Recognition in event program and website Hole Sponsor - $500 (18 available) Signage at designated hole with company logo or tribute message honoring someone special. Recognition in event program and website Closest to Pin - $1,500 (1 available) Signage at the contest hole Recognition in event program and website One complimentary player spot Longest Drive - $1,500 (1 available) Signage at Longest Drive tee-boxes (Male & Female) Recognition in event program and website One complimentary player spot Golf Cart Sponsor - $2,500 (SOLD) Sponsor logo on all player carts Branded scorecards or cart placards Recognition in event program and website Two complimentary player spots Event Portal Sponsor - $2,500 (1 available) Supports the portal for registration, payments, communications, etc. Logo placement on event portal Two complimentary player spots Recognition during event announcements Beverage Cart Sponsor - $1,500 (1 available) Sponsor logo on all Beverage Carts Recognition in event program and website One complimentary player spot Photography Sponsor - $2,000 (1 available) Sponsor-branded photo booth or printed event photos for players One complimentary player spot Recognition in event program and website Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor - $1,500 (1 available) Logo on shirts for event volunteers Recognition in event program and website One complimentary player spot Awards Sponsor - $2,000 (1 available) Signage at the Awards Ceremony Recognition in event program and website One complimentary player spot Driving Range Sponsor - $1,500 (1 available) Branded signage at the driving range area Recognition in event program and website One complimentary player spot Prizes and In-Kind Donations (Unlimited) Recognition during prize announcements Logo placement on prize table signage Sponsorship Inquiries phil@nogginfoundation.org Did You Know? 2 years By the end of fourth grade, low-income students are already 4to5 months of academic gains Studies show that high-quality after school, summer learning, and tutoring programs are associated with behind grade level View our 2024 Annual Report Don't miss out! 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Noggin Educational Foundation (NEF) is the non-profit arm of Noggin Educational Coaching. Doneda Bailey serves as Executive Director.  A successful background About Us 2022 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2025 Annual Report "When my husband David started teaching 14 years ago he didn’t realize the obstacles he would encounter in the classroom. His first teaching assignment was in a Title I school where he was given one ream of paper to last for the entire semester teaching 125 students. The lack of resources combined with students who were 2-3 grade levels behind left an impression on both of us. His next teaching assignment was in stark contrast. This school was in an affluent area where he had unlimited resources and students excelled. As I heard story after story about his students, a desire to meet the needs of students like the ones he first encountered grew in me. I knew I could and should do something about it." Doneda Bailey, Founder and CEO Doneda Bailey is Founder and CEO of Noggin Educational Foundation. After receiving a BA in Radio-Television from the University of Houston, Doneda began her career in account management at a Dallas marketing agency. She eventually ventured out on her own to develop a commercial video production company. After 12 years in marketing, she co-founded Noggin Educational Coaching with her husband, David Bailey, providing out-of-school educational services to students. Inspired by the great need she saw for students from low-income families to receive similar services, she founded Noggin Educational Foundation. The Baileys and their three children live in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Together, they stand on the belief that the effects of poverty can be combatted through educational opportunity. Meet our Board of Directors

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We build a firm foundation to ensure college readiness, offer families tools to help their children academically, and reward outstanding educators. Our Initiatives: College Bound With our College Bound program we begin to build a firm academic foundation and ensure college readiness as early as 3rd grade through classes, workshops, videos, private educational coaching, and reduction of Summer Learning Loss through our summer enrichment program, S.P.A.R.K . Beginning in 9th grade we work to encourage a culture of college attendance through mentoring and visits to colleges. Our high school students also receive coaching through the application process to help with college selection, volunteer hours, interviewing and more. Once accepted into a college or university our mentors work closely with students to ensure deadlines are met and they have all necessary information and resources to make it to that first day of school. Classroom Champions At Noggin we value outstanding teachers. Through our Classroom Champions program we recognize and reward these teachers to encourage them to continue doing what they love. We also provide resources and funds to equip their classrooms with the tools they need to be creative and effective.

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Noggin Educational Foundation is working to imact the achievement gap. Partnering with us will help us continue to provide free programs for low income student Partner with Noggin Contact Us Types of Partnerships Community Foundations Grants from community foundations are key to nonprofit growth and sustainability. We’re grateful to the Communities Foundation of Texas for their capacity-building grant, which helped us develop a strategic plan to better serve our students and families. Their investment strengthens our ability to plan, grow, and deliver impact. Local Companies Local businesses are powerful partners in creating change, building stronger communities, and connecting more people to our mission. We’re especially thankful to Loch and Ali’s Children’s Boutique for supporting Noggin by donating proceeds from an in-store event and serving as a donation location for backpacks. In-Kind Donations In-kind donations help us better serve families and create joyful experiences for our students. Flexjet exemplified this generosity by hosting a holiday toy drive that brought big smiles to every child at our Christmas party. Thanks to their kindness, our students enjoyed a celebration full of excitement and lasting memories. Corporations Corporate donations help us grow and deepen our impact. We’re grateful to the Nissan Neighbors initiative for supporting our 2024 and 2025 Robotics Camp and volunteering during our Shark Tank Jr. competition. Their generosity and involvement help inspire the next generation of innovators. Pro-Bono Assistance Pro-bono support helps nonprofits thrive by strengthening systems and freeing up resources for mission-focused work. We’re deeply grateful to the JPMorgan Chase Force for Good Program for partnering with us in 2024 and 2025 to develop a custom data system that streamlines how we track and report student outcomes. Their expertise is helping us scale our impact and build for the future. Event or Program Sponsorship Sponsorships power our mission to provide impactful learning experiences. We’re especially grateful to Fidelity and Texas Capital Bank for supporting our STEM Strong Sisters program, giving girls of color hands-on STEM education, mentorship, and math tutoring. Their investment is helping shape tomorrow’s innovators. Our Partners To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit First name* Last name* Company name Position Email* Phone* What would you like us to know?* Submit Learn More!

We build a firm foundation to ensure college readiness, offer families tools to help their children academically, and reward outstanding educators. ASPIRE: Academic and Career Mentoring Mentor Application Back Our academic and career mentors motivate and serve as a resource to their students. Mentors work one-on-one to help 9th-12th grade students: Discover vocation, purpose, aptitudes and gifts Choose appropriate courses for specific career paths Navigate the logistics of taking college entrance exams Research postsecondary institutions Apply to colleges, universities or trade schools Research financial aid options Successfully transition into chosen institutions Am I eligible? Mentors have received a degree from a college, university or trade school. Mentors are graduate students or current or retired professionals from a variety of academic and career fields. Do I know enough? Mentors share their personal knowledge, experiences and wisdom. Noggin provides mentors with resources and information to help guide their students each step of the way. Can I commit? Each mentor has a face-to-face meeting with their student for 1 hour every other month (Mentors meet with their students monthly during their senior year.). Each mentor makes themselves available by phone, email, text, video chat, etc. to answer questions from their student. Mentors contact their student by phone at least once between meetings to answer questions and check progress. Mentor and student volunteer together 2 times a year with the organization of their choice. Mentors are asked to commit to at least 1 year with their student.

Doneda Bailey - Board of Directors Our Board Doneda Bailey Doneda Bailey is Founder and CEO of Noggin Educational Foundation. After receiving a BA in Radio-Television from the University of Houston, Doneda began her career in account management at a Dallas marketing agency. She eventually ventured out on her own to develop a commercial video production company. After 12 years in marketing, she co-founded Noggin Educational Coaching with her husband, David Bailey, providing out-of-school educational services to students. Inspired by the great need she saw for students from low-income families to receive similar services, she founded Noggin Educational Foundation in 2015. Doneda lives in the Dallas Fort-Worth area with her husband, David and children DJ, Jonathan, and Christina. In her spare time she enjoys working out, singing on the praise team at her church, and watching documentaries. BACK

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