Broward Education Foundation

What Broward Education Foundation does

Broward Education Foundation (BEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in 1983 as the direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is the only 501(c)(3) entity solely dedicated to supporting BCPS, which serves 236,600+ students across 239 schools, centers, technical colleges, and 86 charter schools. The foundation develops, promotes, and funds educational initiatives and currently contributes nearly $5 million annually to Broward County schools through a portfolio of programs including Innovative Teaching Grants for PreK-12 educators, Student Scholarships for higher education and trade school attendance, a School Supply Center serving 195 Title I schools and 130,000+ students, the Bridge2Life workforce development subsidiary, the new 'Postsecondary Success for All' initiative serving 24,000+ students in grades 6-12, athletics programming (National Football Showcase, Basketball Invitational, Hall of Fame Awards), and the annual Back to School Supply Drive. The foundation operates a 5,000-sq-ft School Supply Center warehouse in Pompano Beach and is led by President & CEO James A. Knapp with Dustin Jacobs as Board Chair.

The foundation's underlying technology stack is intentionally light: the operational core is the SponsorPlace platform (built by Campus Multimedia), a first-in-the-nation district-wide digital sponsorship management system that enables schools to launch storefronts for local business partnerships, supported by a School Supply Center inventory/distribution system. Revenue mechanics are diversified across individual donations, corporate sponsorships (event tiers starting at $1,500), foundation grants (notably $1.1M Helios in 2026 and $100K Advance Auto Parts in 2026), event ticket sales (gala at $175/ticket), and the Education First employee workplace giving campaign. The go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging BCPS district communications, signature fundraising events (Roaring Night for Education, Golf Classic, Football Showcase, IDEA EXPO), and direct engagement with a broad sponsor ecosystem spanning healthcare (Memorial Healthcare, Joe DiMaggio), education (Broward College, FAU, NSU), financial services (BrightStar Credit Union, UKG), energy (FPL), retail (Office Depot), and tourism (Visit Lauderdale).

Name

Broward Education Foundation

Legal name

Broward Education Foundation

Website

https://browardedfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Broward Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the sole direct support organization for Broward County Public Schools, funding teacher grants, scholarships, school supplies, and workforce development across 239 schools and 236,600+ students with nearly $5 million in annual contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Education nonprofit
• Teacher grants
• Student scholarships
• School supply distribution
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations & Contributions: The foundation accepts donations from individuals through its website and during events, supporting various educational programs including scholarships, teacher grants, and school supply drives.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Businesses sponsor foundation events (galas, golf classics, athletic showcases), school sponsorship programs, and specific initiatives. Sponsorship levels start at $1,500 for events.
3. Foundation Grants: The foundation receives grants from other foundations (e.g., Helios Education Foundation $1.1 million grant, Advance Auto Parts Foundation $100,000 gift) to fund specific educational initiatives.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales to fundraising events such as the annual gala ($175 per ticket) and athletic showcases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Broward Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools. It funds innovative classroom projects through teacher grants, awards scholarships to students, distributes school supplies to Title I schools, and runs workforce development and athletic programs, contributing nearly $5 million annually to Broward County schools.

Product overview

Broward Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools. The Foundation offers a portfolio of educational programs including Innovative Teaching Grants that fund creative classroom ideas, Student Scholarships for higher education, a School Supply Center providing essentials to Title I schools, Bridge2Life workforce development services, and Postsecondary Success for All initiatives. The organization also runs Broward Education Foundation Athletics, which organizes the Broward County High School National Football Showcase, High School Basketball Invitational, and Sports Hall of Fame Awards. Additional programs include the annual Hall of Fame Awards recognizing distinguished alumni and the Back to School Supply Drive. The Foundation contributes nearly $5 million annually to Broward County schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovative Teaching Grants Monetary grants awarded to PreK-12 teachers in Broward County Public Schools who develop innovative curriculum that engages students and drives academic success.
• Student Scholarships Financial aid programs helping Broward County Public Schools students attend college, university, or trade schools.
• School Supply Center Physical distribution center providing essential school supplies to students and teachers in Title I schools across Broward County Public Schools.
• Bridge2Life Workforce development subsidiary helping students and adults access college affordability, advising, mentoring, and career exploration services to strengthen the local workforce pipeline.
• Postsecondary Success for All Three-year initiative expanding access to advanced coursework, providing college and career advising, ACT/SAT preparation, and FAFSA workshops for students in grades 6-12 across 80 district schools.
• Athletics Programs Broward Education Foundation Athletics organizes sports events including the Broward County High School National Football Showcase, High School Basketball Invitational, Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Awards, and other athletic competitions for Broward County students.
• Annual Back to School Supply Drive Annual campaign providing essential school supplies to under-resourced children in Broward County Public Schools and Title I Public Charter Schools.
• Innovative Teacher IDEA EXPO Annual event where grant-winning innovative teacher disseminators showcase their projects and strategies to other educators across Broward County Public Schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contributes nearly $5 million annually to Broward County schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• BrightStar Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Partner for 'The Secret Passage' gala event and long-time supporter of Broward Education Foundation. BrightStar Credit Union sponsors the annual Hall of Fame 'Walk of Fame' plaza at Broward County Public Schools district office.
• Broward Teachers UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for annual Innovative Teacher IDEA EXPO and 'The Secret Passage' gala event. Broward Teachers Union collaborates with the foundation on teacher recognition and professional development initiatives.
• Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFPL provides $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grants to eligible Florida schools through NextEra Energy Foundation. Partnership supports Sunrise Middle School and other Broward County schools with cutting-edge STEM resources and learning environments.
• Bridge2LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge2Life operates under Broward Education Foundation, dedicated to strengthening the local workforce pipeline by increasing the percentage of working-age adults with post-secondary degrees to 65% by 2030. Partners with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and industry partners.
• JM Family EnterprisesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Supper Sponsor for events including 'The Secret Passage' gala and sponsor of the annual Golf Classic. Long-time community partner supporting education initiatives in Broward County.
• SponsorPlace (Campus Multimedia)coreTechnology or IntegrationFirst-in-the-nation partnership where Broward County Public Schools became the first district nationwide to implement SponsorPlace - a turnkey digital platform that connects every school with community businesses for sponsorship management, unlocking new revenue streams for K-12 schools.
• Office DepotmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for the annual Innovative Teacher IDEA EXPO, supporting Broward County educators through grant-winning innovative teacher disseminator programs.
• Broward County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroward Education Foundation is the direct support organization and sole 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to supporting Broward County Public Schools, serving 236,600+ students across 239 schools, centers, and technical colleges.
• Dave and Buster'smajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing complimentary outings for student-athletes participating in the Broward County National High School Football Showcase, including Adidas sports apparel.
• Joe DiMaggio Children's HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Broward County National High School Football Showcase, supporting athletic programming for Broward County students.
• Visit LauderdalemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Broward County National High School Football Showcase, promoting Greater Fort Lauderdale area as host destination.
• Nova Southeastern UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and sponsor supporting Broward Education Foundation events and educational programs.
• Memorial Healthcare SystemmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and sponsor supporting Broward Education Foundation events and educational initiatives including Hall of Fame awards.
• Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting the Broward County National High School Football Showcase and other athletic events managed by Broward Education Foundation Athletics.
• AdidasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor providing sports apparel for student-athletes participating in the Broward County National High School Football Showcase.
• Broward CollegemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner supporting Broward Education Foundation through sponsorships and collaborative educational initiatives.
• Florida Atlantic UniversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner supporting Broward Education Foundation through sponsorships and collaborative educational initiatives.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Broward Education Foundation events and educational programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hillsborough Education Foundation: District-level education foundation supporting Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL. Closest analog in mission, structure, and operating model — a sole 501(c)(3) fundraising and program delivery arm for a single large Florida school district.
• The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County: Nonprofit supporting Palm Beach County School District with scholarships, teacher grants, and STEM initiatives. Direct peer in Florida district-foundation model, with comparable scope across scholarships, teacher innovation, and supply drives.
• Foundation for Orange County Public Schools: Direct support organization for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando. Operates an analogous mix of teacher grants, scholarships, and school-based programs, making it a structurally identical peer organization.
• Pinellas Education Foundation: 501(c)(3) supporting Pinellas County Schools with teacher grants, scholarships, and workforce development programming. A direct in-state peer with comparable size, scope, and funding mix.
• Foundation for Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Nonprofit supporting Miami-Dade County Public Schools — the largest district in Florida. Operates with similar teacher grants, scholarships, and STEM programming, but at significantly greater scale.
• Foundation for Leon County Schools: District-level education foundation serving Leon County Schools in Tallahassee. Operates scholarships, teacher grants, and school supply programs with a comparable community-led nonprofit model.
• Public Schools Foundation of Brevard County: Nonprofit supporting Brevard Public Schools with scholarships, teacher grants, and community engagement programs. A Florida-based district-foundation peer with similar programmatic structure.

Broad incumbents

• Consortium of Florida Education Foundations: Statewide umbrella organization coordinating Florida's 60+ district education foundations. Provides grantmaking, advocacy, and best-practice sharing that directly benefits members like Broward Education Foundation.
• Helios Education Foundation: Arizona- and Florida-focused education philanthropy that funds college access and postsecondary success. Functions as both a funder to Broward Education Foundation and a strategic peer pursuing overlapping postsecondary readiness goals.

Others

• School District Education Foundation Partnership (SDEFP): Florida statewide network of district education foundations providing professional development and shared services to members. Functions as an enabling/ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor, supporting capacity-building for foundations like Broward.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrowardEdFound
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BrowardEdFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrowardEducationFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broward-education-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/browardedfound

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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Investments

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