Welcome To Golden Apple Foundation
We are a volunteer-driven organization that inspires, celebrates and supports educational excellence in our community. Since 1997, the Golden Apple Foundation has grown from honoring teachers in one school district to honoring teachers, principals and volunteers in more than 150 schools, both public and non-public, in Winnebago and Boone counties.
The Foundation operates entirely on the generous financial support of community businesses and individuals, as well as the more than 400 volunteers who donate their time and energy to make our programs successful.
Our Programs
The Golden Apple Foundation continues its mission of educational excellence
in our community through our four core programs.
Upcoming Dates
Nov. 28, 2023
Deadline for 2023-2024 Golden Apple Teacher Award nominees to submit portfolios!
Dec. 9, 2023
Last Minute Market: visit our booth at this great holiday shopping event at Edgebrook Center from noon – 4 p.m. We’ll have our 2024 Rockford CityTins for sale for your holiday gift giving or personal savings at participating local restaurants and boutiques! The event is all indoors at 4 of the available storefronts.
Dec. 10, 2023
Rockford Handmade Market: visit our booth at this great holiday shopping event at Prairie Street Brewhouse from noon – 5 p.m. We’ll have our 2024 Rockford CityTins for sale for your holiday gift giving or personal savings at participating local restaurants and boutiques!
News
Golden Apple Foundation named a 2023 Excelsior Finalist
2023-2024 Golden Apple Teacher Nominees
Ferragosto Food & Entertainment Raises Money at Lino’s
Class of 2023 Raises Money with RAD tees and Riveting Baseball
Get Involved
We need volunteers to continue our mission! Learn more about our committees and the many ways you can help, including fund development, special events, grants and more!
Teacher Academy
Through the Golden Apple Teacher Academy where Golden Apple teachers mentor and share their knowledge with other teachers through our professional development programs.
