Welcome To Golden Apple Foundation

Golden Apple Foundation recognizes teachers and empowers them with classroom resources to improve educational outcomes in our community.

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

Since 1997, Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford has been inspiring, celebrating and supporting educational excellence in public and private schools in Winnebago and Boone counties through our core programs: awards and recognition, grants, scholarships, the Teacher Academy and community engagement.

Upcoming Dates

May 4, 2025

Visit our table at the Spring Handmade Market from noon – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St., Rockford. We’ll have our Rockford CityTins available. Each tin contains discount coasters to save you $5-$10 at 22 local restaurants (including Prairie Street!) and two local boutique shops. The market will have more than 50 vendors for your Mother’s Day and other shopping needs!

May 14, 2025

Rockford City Tin participant, Prairie Street Brewhouse, is giving back! Golden Apple will receive 20% of the receipts for purchases from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. Join us on the dock (or inside) at 200 Prairie St., Rockford, for some great food and drinks!

June 18, 2025

Portillo’s Rockford, is giving back! Golden Apple will receive 20% of the receipts for purchases from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. Join us at 6090 E. State St., Rockford, for some great food and drinks! Order online or in-app for pickup using code PORTILLOS36 before checkout in the “Coupon Code” field or let cashier know when ordering at the restaurant. Valid on drive-thru, pickup, kiosk and in-restaurant orders!

June 19, 2025

Garden Explorers at Anderson Japanese Gardens! Caitlin Pusateri,  Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce will read children’s stories and Teacher Academy teachers will have lots of fun and educational activities for the kiddos. More details to come, but save the date!

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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.

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