The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County

What The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County does

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1984 by Palm Beach County business leaders to serve as the official philanthropic partner of the School District of Palm Beach County — the 10th-largest school district in the nation, with 186 public schools, more than 197,000 students, and over 13,080 teachers. Its signature program, Red Apple Supplies, is the only free teacher resource store in the county, distributing more than $10.2 million in school supplies to 105 district-operated Title I schools since launch in 2016 ($1.6 million in 2025-2026). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from local corporate and civic leadership and led by President & CEO James Gavrilos, CFRE.

The Foundation operates a diversified program portfolio spanning grants, STEM and career education, digital inclusion, scholarships, school beautification, and signature fundraising events. Core programs include GoTeach! Classroom Grants ($1,000 to $5,000 awards across three tiers, with $190,000+ deployed to 86 grants supporting 1,439 teachers in 2024-2025), the Healthcare Innovation Project with 24 Medical Sciences Career Academies (99% industry-certification pass rate), Rocket Powered Robotics supporting 80+ teams across 14+ schools, the Fire Science Academy, a Digital Inclusion Initiative providing WiFi extenders to 25,000 families, an annual Backpack Initiative that distributed 30,543 backpacks across 48 schools in 2025, and the Kits for Classrooms team-building program. Its infrastructure footprint expanded materially with the January 2025 opening of the 32,000-square-foot Center for Public School Excellence and Innovation at 1515 Barton Road, Lake Worth Beach, which consolidates program offices, the Red Apple Supplies warehouse and store, training facilities, and professional development space.

Revenue is generated through a multi-channel fundraising model combining individual and corporate donations (one-time, monthly recurring, payroll deduction, matching gifts), tiered Champions of Education corporate sponsorships (six tiers from Friends of the Foundation to Superintendent Stars), the State of Florida School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, signature events (12th Annual Heroes for Education 5K, 6th Annual Bill Malone FORE Our Schools Golf Tournament, Stuff The Bus), backpack and supply sponsorships, Kits for Classrooms revenue, foundation and corporate grants from partners such as Quantum Foundation, Aerojet Rocketdyne, FPL, Batchelor Foundation, and others, fiscal agent accounts, and direct website donations routed through Neon CRM with Double the Donation matching-gift tooling.

Name

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County

Legal name

Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Website

https://educationfoundationpbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that serves as the official philanthropic partner of the School District of Palm Beach County, operating Red Apple Supplies (the county's only free Title I teacher resource store), classroom grants, STEM and career-academy programs, digital inclusion, scholarships, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Nonprofit Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking Agencies & Education Program Grants Administration (EDADAHAD), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Education philanthropy services
• School supply distribution
• Classroom grant programs
• Nonprofit education support
• Title I school support

Headquarters

HQ city

Boynton Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual, corporate, and foundation donations form the primary revenue stream. The foundation accepts one-time donations, monthly recurring gifts, payroll deductions, and matching gifts from employers.
2. Government Grants: State of Florida School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program provides matching funds. The foundation secured more than its share of a $7 million statewide grant.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including Heroes for Education 5K, Bill Malone FORE Our Schools Golf Tournament, and Stuff The Bus school supply drive. Sponsorships and participant fees support programs.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Champions of Education program featuring tiered sponsorship levels (Superintendent Stars, Scholars in Education, Principal Partners, Leading Educators, Star Mentors, Friends of the Foundation) providing corporate visibility and community engagement.
5. Kits for Classrooms Program: Companies and organizations purchase school supply kits through wholesale partner for team-building events. Kits are assembled and delivered to Red Apple Supplies for distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that channels philanthropic funds into K-12 public education in Palm Beach County. Its signature offering is the Red Apple Supplies free teacher resource store serving 105 Title I schools (more than $10.2 million in supplies distributed since 2016), complemented by GoTeach! Classroom Grants of $1,000-$5,000, the Digital Inclusion Initiative providing WiFi mesh access to 25,000 families, STEM career academies, scholarships, backpack distribution, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County operates as a philanthropic nonprofit organization serving as the nexus between Palm Beach County's public school system, private sector, and community. The organization offers a portfolio of programs centered around its signature program, Red Apple Supplies — a free teacher resource store that has distributed more than $10.2 million in school supplies to Title I schools since 2016. The portfolio includes GoTeach! Classroom Grants ($1,000-$5,000 innovation grants for educators), the Digital Inclusion Initiative (WiFi mesh network serving 25,000 families), STEM programs (Rocket Powered Robotics, Healthcare Innovation Project, Fire Science Academy), the Winners Scholarship Program, Kits for Classrooms team-building events, and the annual Backpack Initiative. The foundation also manages matching grant programs, fiscal agent accounts, and signature fundraising events including the Heroes for Education 5K and Bill Malone FORE Our Schools Golf Tournament. In January 2025, the organization opened its 32,000 sq. ft. Center for Public School Excellence and Innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Red Apple Supplies: A FREE teacher resource store that equips teachers with essential school supplies for their classrooms. Since opening in 2016, it has distributed more than $10.2 million in free school supplies to Title I schools.

Products and services

• Red Apple Supplies A FREE teacher resource store that equips teachers at Title I schools with essential school supplies for their classrooms. Since opening in 2016, the program has distributed more than $10.2 million in free school supplies to Title I schools, serving 105 district-operated Title I schools.
• GoTeach! Classroom Grants

Quantifiable outcome

• 162 public schools served, 145,000 students impacted, 7,000+ teachers supported, over $1 million in funding awarded to 98 programs in 2024-2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• School District of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe official philanthropic partner of the 10th largest school district in the nation. The Foundation facilitates student achievement by supporting high-quality public education through partnerships, grants, events, and public awareness. Partners on programs including Red Apple Supplies, GoTeach! Classroom Grants, Digital Inclusion Initiative, and more.
• Kids in Need FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud Affiliate Member of Kids in Need Foundation, a national nonprofit organization providing free school supplies to children in need.
• Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CFEF for the State of Florida's School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, which provides $1 for $1 match incentive to increase student achievement.
• Palm Beach County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvested over $15 million in Federal CARES Act funding to support building WiFi mesh network infrastructure with solar-powered poles throughout the county.
• School District of Palm Beach County - WiFi WarriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool District invested $45 million to achieve 1:1 student/digital device ratio. WiFi Warriors help train families on how to use their new technology and troubleshoot challenges.
• Community Partners of South FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Navigators visit neighborhoods to provide training on how to use equipment and ways to troubleshoot any challenges. Funded through a grant from the Quantum Foundation.
• Grand Canyon University (GCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering 10% tuition scholarship for Education Foundation community members for non-nursing bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree programs.
• Lang Realty and Lang ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual school supply drive benefiting Education Foundation's Red Apple Supplies campaign, running June 15 through July 31.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pinellas Education Foundation: Florida-based school district education foundation with the same structural role: 501(c)(3) philanthropic partner supporting a local public school district through teacher grants, school supplies, and STEM programs. Directly comparable in mission, revenue model (donations + state matching grants), and program portfolio.
• Broward Education Foundation: Neighboring Florida school district foundation serving Broward County Public Schools. Runs analogous teacher supply, classroom grant, and scholarship programs through the same CFEF state matching grant infrastructure, making it one of the closest geographic and structural comparables.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools Foundation: Florida district education foundation serving the largest school district in Florida. Operates teacher supply stores (similar to Red Apple Supplies), classroom innovation grants, and scholarships, with overlapping corporate partner base and the same CFEF alignment.
• DonorsChoose: National nonprofit crowdfunding platform that provides teachers with classroom supplies and resources. Directly comparable product/category (free school supplies for Title I and high-need teachers), but operates as a national digital platform rather than a single district partner.
• Kids In Need Foundation: National 501(c)(3) that provides free school supplies to children in need; the Education Foundation of PBC is itself a proud affiliate member. Shares the school-supply-distribution mission at much larger national scale, making it a relevant comparable for benchmarking distribution efficiency and corporate partner strategy.
• Orange County Public Schools Foundation: Florida district education foundation with parallel programs: classroom grants, teacher resources, scholarship funds, and participation in the state's matching grant program. Operates within the same Florida regulatory and funding environment.
• AdoptAClassroom.org: National nonprofit that allows donors to directly fund classroom supplies and materials for pre-K through 12th grade teachers. Overlaps with Red Apple Supplies in addressing teacher out-of-pocket spending, with a comparable donor-driven funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF): Umbrella network of Florida's district education foundations that administers the state matching grant program referenced in the subject company's funding model. Acts as a coordinating body that the subject foundation is a member of rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• School District of Palm Beach County: The institutional partner and de facto primary beneficiary of the Education Foundation's programs; the 10th largest US school district. Not a competitor but the anchor institutional relationship that defines the Foundation's addressable market and program scope.
• Quantum Foundation: West Palm Beach-based private foundation that funds the Foundation's Digital Inclusion Community Navigators and the Healthcare Innovation Project. Operates as a complementary funder in the same regional education ecosystem rather than a competing service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EducationFdnPBC
• Facebookfacebook.com/educationfoundationpbc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-education-foundation-of-palm-beach-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/educationfoundationpbc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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