Freeport Educational Foundation
Changing the Lives of Children in Freeport Public Schools
Freeport Educational Foundation
Changing the Lives of Children in Freeport Public Schools
Our Mission
The Freeport Educational Foundation (FEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Freeport, NY founded in 2013. The mission of the FEF is to change the lives of the children in the Freeport Public Schools by funding innovative educational programs that provide extraordinary learning experiences.
Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors include:
- President: Butch Yamali
- Secretary: Carmen Piñeyro-Mendoza
- Treasurer: Patricia Fulton-Lawrence
Directors:
- Dr. Kishore Kuncham
- Robert Suarez
- Jason Holin
- Maria Jordan- Awalom
- Debra Mule
- Michael Pomerico
- Michael Serao
Our board oversees all fundraising efforts and decision-making regarding the distribution of funds to the Freeport Public Schools.
Fundraising
We raise money through outreach programs with alumni and community residents, as well as through corporate sponsors and individual donors. Aside from that, we conduct various fundraising activities that will provide an opportunity to raise money to support our mission.
Where the Funds Go
All of the money we raise will be used to sponsor innovative grants and scholarships within the Freeport Public Schools to enhance the learning experience and success of the children of our community.
How You Can Get Involved
The Freeport Educational Foundation is always looking for volunteers. If you wish to join us and play an active role in our fundraising efforts, you can reach out to our president, Butch Yamali, at (516) 933-4444 (ext. 202).
Become A Sponsor!
You can make a donation to sponsor our innovative grants, scholarships, or to help fund an after school program.
Sixth Annual Gala - Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Please Join Us - Become A Donor
For more information, please contact 516-933-4444
Nassau BOCES Educational Partners Recognizes the FEF
Congratulations to the FEF
The Freeport Education Foundation has been acknowledged by Nassau BOCES with the 2022 Nassau BOCES Partner in Education award. Since its inception in 2013, the members of the Freeport Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization, have dedicated themselves to the service of the Freeport Schools students and staff. The FEF has raised more than $250,000 to support grant programs and scholarships for Freeport students. Annually, the FEF has funded more than $30,000 in mini-grant programs that promote student excellence. The district staff is invited to apply for a grant offering a maximum of $2,500 to support the implementation of innovative ideas, themes or other classroom-based education projects. Each year, the FEF presents Freeport High School seniors with $500 scholarships based upon their essay applications. In the past six years, the FEF has funded $27,000 in scholarships. The FEF has also funded more than $26,000 in larger items donated to the district, including a baby grand piano and a sousaphone, funding an opportunity for students to build an atomic force microscope with Brookhaven National Laboratory and providing a softball field scoreboard. In the fall, the FEF funded a Family Fun Day which brought together staff, students, families and the entire community for fun, food and games.
