Golden Apple Foundation

Based in Chicago, Golden Apple Foundation is a community and social services nonprofit focused on strengthening the teacher pipeline. It operates programs in Illinois, Michigan, and New Mexico, including aspiring teacher applications and Veterans Into Teaching, which helps veterans pursue teaching careers. The foundation also works with K-12 schools, universities, and education nonprofits, while offering accelerator and scholar programs, mentoring opportunities, and partner engagement. Its education initiatives emphasize preparing diverse educators for schools of need and addressing teacher shortages. Golden Apple recognizes educators through teacher and school leader nominations, awards, and related programs. Individuals can apply to educator programs, refer scholars or accelerators, become mentors, nominate educators, partner with the foundation, or make donations.