Scholarships and school grants for Beaumont students
Since 2014, the Beaumont Educational Support Team has awarded over $271,000 in student scholarships and funded more than $69,000 in school grants for enrichment programs in the Beaumont Unified School District.
A Night of Stars, our second annual gala, is .
The second annual BEST gala
A Night of Stars
Illuminating Futures
- When
Doors open 5:00 p.m. Event begins 5:30 p.m.- Where
- Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon
36211 Champions Dr., Beaumont, CA 92223
Get directions - Keynote
- Judy White, Superintendent of Schools
- Tickets
- $60 per person. Early bird tickets are $55 through January 31, 2027.
Appetizers will be served. Every ticket supports student scholarships and school grants. The evening includes final judging and awards for the student painting contest, and a live auction of the Honorable Mention paintings.
Who we are
The Beaumont Educational Support Team, known as the BEST Foundation, was established in 2014 to raise funds for enrichment programs, school grants and scholarships for students and teachers in the Beaumont Unified School District.
BEST is run by an all-volunteer, working board of directors with support from the district. It is a tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What your support funds
- Scholarships for graduating seniors heading to college.
- Enrichment grants for schools and teachers, for programs that go beyond the standard curriculum.
- Student programs and services, including chances to explore a variety of career paths.
A grant at work
A BEST grant helped launch the Beaumont Bean, a coffee shop that opened in fall 2024 at Beaumont Adult School. Adult students with learning and physical disabilities in the Adult Transition Program run it: they take orders, make change and talk with customers.
Read the district's story about the Beaumont BeanWe believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Coming up
From the painting contest to the gala, here is what happens between now and February 11.
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Painting contest entry requests due
High school students email BEST to claim one of 20 places. Later requests join a waitlist.
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Paintings due
Artists turn in their painting, artist statement and signed release form.
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Honorable Mentions announced
After its January 20 meeting, the BEST Board names ten paintings for final judging at the gala.
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Last day for early bird tickets
Gala tickets are $55 through January 31, 2027, and $60 from February 1.
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A Night of Stars
The gala at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon: contest awards, the live auction and an evening for Beaumont students.
The 2027 Student Painting Contest
This year's theme is Night of Stars, Illuminating Futures. The contest is open to every Beaumont Unified high school student: Beaumont High School, Beaumont Middle College High School, Glen View High School and 21st Century Learning Institute.
BEST supplies the canvases. The first 20 entry requests qualify, and later requests join a waitlist. The BEST Board selects ten Honorable Mentions, who go on to final judging and awards at the gala and each receive two gala tickets. Their paintings are sold in the gala's live auction, and the top three win Hobby Lobby gift cards.
How to enter
By , email your name, school, grade, phone number and mailing address to [email protected] with the subject line "BEST 2027 Painting Contest Entry Request".
The full rules, the judging guide and the entry form come with your confirmation email.
By , bring your painting, artist statement and signed release form to Beaumont USD Educational Facilities, 350 W Brookside Ave., Beaumont.
Sponsor the gala
Sponsorships support student scholarships, school grants and the gala itself. Sponsors are recognized on social media, in the event program and during the event.
| Level | Gift | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | $5,000 | Reserved table with 10 event tickets |
| Platinum | $2,500 | 8 event tickets |
| Gold | $1,500 | 6 event tickets |
| Silver | $1,000 | 4 event tickets |
| Bronze | $500 | 2 event tickets |
How to sponsor
Pay by card on Zeffy, or mail a check payable to BEST with the sponsorship form to P.O. Box 261, Beaumont, CA 92223. BEST asks sponsors for their guests' names two weeks before the event.
Questions: email [email protected] or call Susan Aguilar-Martinez, BEST President, at (480) 363-0149.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
Our first gala, on March 19, 2026, was made possible by these sponsors.
Platinum
- Ledesma & Meyer Construction
- PBK
- NEFF Construction
- Piper Sandler & Co.
- Ruhnau Clark Architects
Silver
- DeMaria Law
- Keenan
- Culver-Newlin, Inc.
Bronze
- Atkinson, Andelson, Loya & Romo
- Vaz Restaurants / Domino's Pizza
Supporters
- Erickson-Hall Construction
- Airwave Communication
- F3 Law
- Adams Silva & McNally
- Silver Creek
- ENOVA
- NIC
- CDW
- 95 Percent Group
- Southern California West Coast Electric
- Gafcon PM-CM LLC
- Big Time Design
- Beaumont Do It Best Home Center
Other ways to give
BEST is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows. Tax ID 46-4150701.
Through payroll
Beaumont Unified employees can give through payroll deduction.
Set up a payroll contributionOnline
When you buy gala tickets or a sponsorship on Zeffy, you can add a donation to BEST. Zeffy issues a tax receipt.
Add a donation on ZeffyBy check
Make checks payable to BEST and mail them to P.O. Box 261, Beaumont, CA 92223.
Board of directors
BEST's officers and board members, all of them volunteers.
- President
- Susan Aguilar-Martinez
- Vice President
- Gary Harvey
- Treasurer
- Lisa Hendrix
- Secretary
- Julia Schumacher
Board members
- Mathew Barnett
- Pastor Scott Mason
- Kari Mendoza
- Nick Hughes
- Steven Hovey
- Jennifer Miltenberger
- Merle Nazareth