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Impact

Building a brighter future for our community and its children

The Pinellas Education Foundation collaborates with the school district to create greater opportunities for the next generation. From scholarships to career education, our initiatives directly impact more than 100,000 lives annually, and countless more are touched by our efforts.

- Students -

We strive to educate all students for success. Our programs provide support and training to help young minds learn and grow.

14 k Students learned about free enterprise and personal finance this year in Enterprise Village and Finance Park.

677 Mentors spent 20,000+ hours with students in 2021-22

Student Success Stories

“Through Next Generation Entepreneurs, I created an app called Downtown which went on to win third place at a national competition. The Pinellas Education Foundation’s programs have pushed me to get on a path to college so I can accomplish the rest of my dreams.”

- Katie McGilvery, Senior at St. Petersburg Lakewood High School, Next Generation Entrepreneur Winner and Take Stock in Children Scholar

- Educators -

To support our students, we must first empower their educators. Through grants and other initiatives, our Foundation provides the tools teachers need to transform lives.

117 Grants awarded to teachers this year, impacting more than 18,000 students.

School Success Stories

“Through the Pinellas Education Foundation, I was awarded a grant to purchase literature with kinesthetic items to help boys learn easier. Ultimately, this grant is helping my school close the gap between students who need more than traditional teaching methods.”

- Vickie Graham, Principal at Ridgecrest Elementary School

- Graduates -

There are many paths to prosperity. Our Foundation increases school and student capacity for accessing postsecondary education or entering the workforce.

334 Senior scholarships, totaling more than $674,000 given this year.

203 Take Stock in Children Scholars graduated this year, representing more than $3.6 million given. Many of these students are the first in their families to go to college or technical school.

99.8 % Current graduation rate for Career Academies.

106 Students who either had dropped out of high school or were on the verge of dropping out joined our Youth Connect program where they attained more than 102 credentials including industry certifications and GEDs.

Graduate Success Stories

“I was the first in my family to go to college. It showed my family and friends that anything is possible. If we continue to invest in our students, they will stay here and become valuable members of our community. I can’t wait for the day when I can sponsor a deserving student and help make their dreams come true.”

- Johnny Boykins, Gibbs High School Graduate and Take Stock in Children Alumni

“I got pregnant when I was sixteen and dropped out of school in 11th grade. Youth Connect made it easy for me to go back and get an education. The mentors genuinely care about you—you’re not another number and another statistic for them. I still talk with my mentor every day.”

- Pascale Moise, Pinellas Technical College Graduate and Youth Connect Participant

- COMMUNITY LEADERS -

We want our students to becoming thriving citizens. Our foundation works with local influencers to understand the skills it takes to compete in a global economy.

Community Leaders Success Stories

“My company employs students from the career academies as automotive technicians. Students get a good job with benefits, and it addresses our industry-wide void of qualified service technicians. I’m proud to continue partnering with the Pinellas County Education Foundation. What other cause impacts over 100,000 lives in one county—and positively influence ALL the students?”

- Jim Myers, President and COO of Crown Automotive Group and Pinellas Education Foundation Board Member since 2003

Our success depends on the generosity of our donors
Legacy donors $1 million and above

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Duke Energy

Sarainne L. Andrews

Dr. and Mrs. Gus A Stavros

Ellmar Foundation, Inc.

Richard O. Jacobson Foundation

St. Petersburg Kennel Club

Bob and Joanne McIntyre DITEK Corporation