Who We Are

The Freehold Borough Educational Foundation is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1999 by a group of civic, educational and business leaders to provide greater community support for our public schools.

The Foundation, managed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, brings value-added opportunities which, due to budgetary constraints, would otherwise not be available to our elementary school children. We are supplementing, not replacing, state aid and local tax funded programs.

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What We Do?

FBEF seeks to plant seeds of educational excellence by supporting creative teaching efforts, innovative student development activities, and enhanced community/school partnerships. The Foundation’s sole purpose is to promote and provide educational opportunities for the Freehold Borough School District (FBSD) by raising funds to underwrite innovative programs and projects.

Ongoing Programs

Over time, Freehold Borough Educational Foundation has broadened its capacity by providing a variety of programs throughout the school year for the students.

Music Program Expansion

The Freehold Borough Educational Foundation has worked hard to bring a comprehensive music…

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Book Bucks

Each 2nd and 3rd grader receives a voucher to purchase new books for leisure reading to increase literacy skills.

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Rutgers Science Explorer Bus

The Rutgers Science Explorer Bus is a 40-foot long Blue Byrd bus dedicated to visiting middle schools…

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Philanthropy Grant Writing Seminar

In 2012 in partnership with one of the Foundation’s donors, Barry Tobias, a philanthropy seminar and grant…

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4th Grade Bicycle Education Program

Students become more confident and safer bike riders through our Bicycle Education Program.

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Bernice Hammer Family Essay Contest

This contest is named in honor of a community member who dedicated her professional and personal life…

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Star & Barry Tobias Cultural Enrichment Program

The Foundation established the Cultural Enrichment Program to expand opportunities for students…

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Other FBEF Initiatives

Freehold Borough Educational Foundation has also funded the following: New outdoor play equipment…

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Grants In Action

Grants are awarded to teachers with dynamic, engaging projects that facilitate student development, encourage excellence through creative learning and teaching, and promote school/community partnerships. The 2025 Grant is open through Friday, November 15, 2024.
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S.T.A.R. Certificates

If you can’t find just the right card or gift to show your appreciation for the wonderful job your child’s teacher or a special staff member has done this past year, then give them a S.T.A.R.! Staff Teacher Appreciation and Recognition certificates are a great way to pay it forward and support the work of FBEF. Make a tax-deductable donation of $10 or more per S.T.A.R., and we will send your honoree a certificate suitable for framing.
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