Celebrating Over 27 Years of Giving
The Boca Chamber’s Education Foundation, otherwise known as Golden Bell, is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that was created by the Chamber's Board of Directors as a separate operating entity, for the sole purpose of supporting the Boca Raton Public School System and administrating educational programs that promote business skills and workforce readiness.
Mission
To support the Boca Raton public school system by administering funds and educational programs that promote business skills for students.
Programs
Golden Bell offers a Grant Program and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.
Who We Serve
Boca Raton public school system and the surrounding community.
Grant Application Process
We invite all Boca Raton public schools to submit applications for a Golden Bell Grant. Funds are awarded to deserving and innovative programs. The Golden Bell Board of Directors convenes annually to review grant applications and select recipients. Recipients are notified during the summer and receive their grants at the Chamber’s September Membership Breakfast.
The 2019 Golden Bell Grant Application is now closed. Thank you for your submission. All applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and recipients will be notified the week of May 27th.
The Golden Bell Education Foundation has now granted more than $1.7 Million to Boca Raton public schools since its inception in 1991!
2018 Grant Recipients
We are thrilled to announce that over $95,000 has been granted!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- A.D. Henderson University School
- Addison Mizner Elementary
- Boca Raton Elementary
- Calusa Elementary
- Coral Sunset Elementary
- Del Prado Elementary
- Hammock Pointe Elementary
- JC Mitchell Elementary
- Sandpiper Shores Elementary
- Sunrise Park Elementary
- Verde Elementary
- Waters Edge Elementary
- Whispering Pines Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
- Boca Raton Community Middle
- Don Estridge High Tech Middle
- Eagles Landing Middle
- Loggers' Run Middle
HIGH SCHOOLS
- A.D. Henderson University School / FAU High
- Olympic Heights Community High
- Spanish River Community High
- West Boca Raton Community High
How can you give back?
· Provide monetary tax-deductible donations that go directly to support our mission
· Become an event sponsor to help raise awareness and support fundraising activities
· Give in-kind donations of computers, office and school supplies, gift cards or services
· Consider making a Planned or Estate giving donation
· Become a volunteer
For more information contact Sherese James-Grow at (561) 395-4433 ext. 232, sjamesgrow@bocachamber.com
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
A program of the Golden Bell Education Foundation
WINNERS OF THE 2018 ELEVATOR PITCH CONTEST
CEO ROUND TABLE PANELISTS, INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS, MODERATOR,
GOLDENBELL FOUNDATION MANAGER , BOCA CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO
TROY MCLELLAN
YEA! CLASS OF 2018-2019
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