Who We Are

 The Barrington Education Foundation (BEF) is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the support and enrichment of all students within the Barrington Public Schools. Founded in 1992, BEF has raised and awarded over $1.3 million dollars to fund a wide range of programs, innovative technology, and teacher initiatives. Through an annual grant cycle which offers two types of grants (SPARQ <$750 and Traditional >$750), monies raised return to the schools, providing direct benefit for the enrichment of students in all schools and grades in the district. 

BEF uses proceeds from its annual fundraising events as well as donations from corporate business partners and United Way donations, to provide funding for these annual grant awards. CVS Health Grants, RI Legislative grants and the RI Foundation, all have helped tremendously in BEF’s ability to grant such deserving programs.

Recent ’23/’24 grants include:

Drones for drone education (BMS), Water Rowers (BMS), Calming Corner materials (all K-5 classrooms), Project Putt golf (HMS), Smart Board technology (BHS), Reading de-coders (K-3), “Positivi-Tea” and Coffee Cart for Life Skills (BMS), Dinosaur Rocks and Wild Adaptations (K-3), Bird Buddy Nature Camera (K-3), Keith Munslow song writing workshop (all K-3), Computer Monitors (BHS), Author visits (K-3), Challenge Success: A Healthier Approach to College Applications workshop (BHS), Podcast studio equipment (BMS) and so much more!