Champagne, music, and community set the tone for a memorable evening celebrating the Foundation’s top honor. The Burlingame Public Library’s main branch hosted more than one hundred members of the BCE community on Sunday evening, November 16, for an intimate reception recognizing this year’s Distinguished Service Award honorees. The BCE Distinguished Service Award is an annual award recognizing exemplary volunteer service, leadership, and commitment to the mission to help Bu

Community gathered to honor donors and mark a milestone in long-term support for Burlingame schools. The Burlingame Community for Education Foundation (BCE) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 18 at the BCE Endowment Donor Recognition Plaza, located in front of the Burlingame Intermediate School theater. The event celebrated the creation of the BCE Endowment Founders Circle and recognized the donors whose early generosity has helped build a lasting source of support

Community generosity fuels a historic $1.57 million campaign, driven by new families, early giving, and growing leadership-level support. Kicking off Fall Drive and celebrating historic fundraising success at McKinley’s Back-to-School Night. The Burlingame Community for Education Foundation (BCE) announced that its annual Fall Drive has set a new fundraising record, bringing in $1.57 million , which is approximately $200,000 more than any previous Fall Drive in BCE history.

Our community of business partners continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to introduce the newest member! Based in the heart of Burlingame, Nhieu Warner  has been a proud resident since 2014. She works with real estate investors, first time home buyers, sellers, residential and commercial real estate clients, international buyers, and off-market sellers . A mother of three, Abby (second grade at McKinley Dual Immersion), Beck (eighth grade at BIS), and Ellie (11th grade at BH

The dedicated leadership of Jen Ibos and BCE funding make BIS theater a model for public schools. Theater at Burlingame Intermediate...

From real estate to dentistry, local businesses step up with record support for Burlingame students. Over the past three years, the...

Saddle Up Soirée and Live Auction Saturday, March 21, 2026 @CuriOdyssey in San Mateo   This year, BCE is bringing a one-of-a-kind evening where country chic meets ranch-style charm in the spectacular Redwood Room at CuriOdyssey. 🌵 🤠 Step into a night of live music, tasty eats, and spirited company as we come together to celebrate generosity, friendship, and the bright future of our students. Guests will enjoy rustic elegance, lively energy, and heartfelt gratitude, all in

At the second annual Leadership Circle gathering, the Mayor, Superintendent, and BCE leaders highlight how community support powers...

Meet Our 2025 Fall Drive Lawn Sign Winner Paige Bird. This year’s winning design was one of around 50 total submissions from students at...

Parents, teachers, donors, and local businesses gather to honor Burlingame’s everyday champions. Capes, masks, and plenty of laughter...

Community support makes it possible for students to be the stars of two unforgettable productions in 2025-26. The stage is set for...

President Jen Faber welcomes Pooja Shah as incoming President Elect to help her lead the organization forward. BCE President Jen Faber...

BCE Fall Drive kicks off our fundraising for the school year. Help us start strong by investing in our students today and receive a...

The Foundation’s largest-ever grant will fund 20 key teaching positions and enrich every TK–8 classroom in BSD. The Burlingame Community...

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account established with the exclusive purpose of supporting your preferred...

Burlingame’s elementary spring concerts highlight the power of music education, and the community that makes it all possible. Each...

Inspiring Young Musicians with Heart, Humor, and High Energy This profile is a part of a series exploring the impact of the BCE annual...

Fostering a Lifelong Love of Music at Franklin and Washington Elementary Schools This profile is a part of a series exploring the impact...