We would be pleased to discuss the various options with you. Please email Info@EducationFoundationPBC.org to get started.
Your support gift voice action can help change the world through education!
Discover how you or your business can make a meaningful contribution to our work.
There are a variety of ways to contribute to the mission and work of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County.
We align your passions with your contribution to assist you in leaving a meaningful impact on students, schools and our community.
As our programs expand, the need for your support grows with the increasing needs in our school district. We want to help you get involved!
Volunteer
Since its creation, the Education Foundation’s Red Apple Supplies Program has provided more than $5.5 million in free school supplies and resources to Palm Beach County County Public Schools teachers and students in need.
In order to make this program possible, we rely on dedicated volunteers to help teachers check in/out for shopping, stock shelves, sort donations, package products and pack online supply orders.
This is a great opportunity for individuals and a wonderful team-building activity for a group.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and have reliable transportation to/from volunteer locations.
To register as an individual to volunteer, click here.
To learn more about volunteering, or to volunteer as a group, please email info@educationfoundationpbc.org
Matching Gifts
Many companies provide matching gifts for their employees as a benefit of their employment. Matching gifts are an excellent way to double and sometimes triple the impact of your personal donation. If you are going to make a gift to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, please check with your employer or HR department to see if they have a matching gift program. You can check the name of the company you work for here, on Charity Navigator by clicking here.
"Support Education" License Plate
You can “drive” even greater achievement with a “Support Education” specialty license plate. Proceeds from your purchase go to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and are used directly to support the GoTeach! Classroom Grants program, where teachers bring innovative ideas to life in the classroom. This means you are investing in high quality education for your community’s public-school students.
CLICK HERE to PURCHASE or RENEW your “Support Education” License Plate!
Monthly Giving
Maximize your impact.
The Palm Beach County community is composed of generous, passionate, and determined people—like you—from all over Palm Beach County. They’re community changers and history makers. And you’re going to fit right in.
By making a recurring donation, you help plan for the future. That’s because predictable income lets us invest in sustainable partnerships and solutions around Palm Beach County.
Join an unstoppable community of monthly givers committed to every teacher and student in Palm Beach County. Your support will provide professional development for teachers and innovative programming as students prepare for post-secondary success.
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Donate
With your support, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County will continue to provide innovative programming, award teachers with grants for creative teaching methods, and equip schools with FREE school supplies, bringing HOPE to the next generation of leaders.
Because of your support, we are able to support our public-school system in so many ways. TOGETHER, we are changing the world through Education.
Ways to give:
- Cash
- Check
- Corporate gifts
- Credit Card (click here to donate online)
- Checks can be made out to EFPBC and mailed to:
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
505 S. Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Sponsorship
Whether your company’s involvement comes through sponsorships, workplace programs, matching gifts, volunteering, or all of the above, you will achieve greater community awareness and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to change the future.
Click here to view our upcoming events!
Host a School Supply Drive
Nearly 70% of schools in Palm Beach County are designated as Title 1 schools, meaning that 70% or more of their student population participates in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program and are living at or below the poverty line, according to Federal Standards.
Dedicated teachers report trying to help by spending an average of $800 or more annually of their own money on supplies for their students and classrooms. Hosting a School Supply Drive is a way to help provide these students and schools with the supplies necessary for academic success.
For more information on how you can support a School Supply Drive, contact info@EducationFoundationpbc.org
Honoring Your Legacy
Realize your philanthropic passions by leaving a legacy that makes a positive impact in Palm Beach County’s public-education. Establishing a planned gift creates a charitable legacy that continues to strengthen education in our local community well into the future. Invest today in tomorrow’s leaders!
Appreciate Stock
Gifting appreciated stock is a great way to support the Education Foundation while you benefit from increased tax advantages. Charitable contributions of appreciated stock provide two potential major income-tax advantages.
- Your contribution is a donation to a registered 501(c)3 organization, and receives the standard charitable tax deduction, generally for the fair market value of the securities at the time of the donation.
- Individuals are not taxed on the capital gain and the 3.8% net investment tax that would result if the stock were sold.
Donor Advised Funds
Donating to a Donor Advised Fund (sometimes known as a Philanthropic Fund) have higher deductible limits and require no minimum annual charitable payout.You or your designee may make grants to a broad range of qualified charitable organizations.
Endowments
An Endowment is a fund that provides an annual income or a tailored stream of payments to support programs, projects, or initiatives of particular interest by you and your family.
Bequests
A bequest in your will or trust agreement commits a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue of your estate to a charitable purpose such as public-education. It’s never too early to establish a bequest as a lasting legacy.
Gift of Life Insurance
With a gift of life insurance, you can create a large endowment even if you do not currently have the funds at the time of your commitment. You can either name the Education Foundation as the beneficiary of the policy or use the policy to replace the amount of another donation.
To learn more about Honoring Your Legacy, contact:
James Gavrilos, President & CEO
James@EducationFoundationPBC.org
561-738-2931
Birdies for Children
Introduced in 2010, the Birdies for Children program serves to help 501(c)3 organizations generate additional fundraising dollars through an exciting contest that culminates with awarding each year of a grand prize. Fifteen years into the campaign, Birdies for Children has risen just over of $20 million for charity; distributing funds to over 120 local and national organizations.
- Click here to match your donation
- Click here for the Birdies for Children Pledge Form
- Click here to learn more
School District One Giving Campaign
100% of your donation supports students, teachers, and schools in The School District of Palm Beach County.
As your #1 partner, we invest over $3 million annually to fund innovative programs and initiatives that improve literacy and grade-level performance, increase graduation rates, support STEM and career academies, provide professional development for teachers, and targeted support to underperforming students and schools.
By giving as little as $3 per week, you can help us carry out our mission to ensure high-quality public education and support the School District of Palm Beach County’s students, teachers, principals, and schools. This February, please consider creating a reoccurring payroll deduction to support YOUR Education Foundation.
During the Employee One Giving Campaign this February, please consider making a:
- Payroll Deduction: As little as $3.00 per pay period. Donate through your school district’s intranet People Soft portal.
- One Time Donation directly to the Education Foundation: visit the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County’s DONATION LINK to make a contribution right now.
Your support helps the Education Foundation move our mission forward to fund:
- High-quality education through programming in schools
- Award teachers for innovative ideas through GoTeach! Classroom Grants
- Equip the highest-needs classrooms through Red Apple Supplies with FREE school supplies
TEAM UP with the Education Foundation to change the world through EDUCATION!
Together, we are Building The Future...
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the generous support of the community and the Foundation’s philanthropic and corporate partners, is building a 32,000 sq. ft. facility that will serve as an education innovation hub, helping ensure high-quality public education by providing equity and access to resources and innovative programming for students and teachers in Palm Beach County. The new building also includes a training facility, offering professional development for teachers and supporting over 100 programs, including the expansion of Red Apple Supplies, a free teacher resource store, equipping teachers with essential resources for their classrooms.
“Today, we’re not just starting work on a building – we’re opening the door to endless possibilities and transformative learning experiences.”
