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BEF Gala 2025

Gala/Party for Brookfield Education Foundation
Nov 21, 2025 7:00 PM to Nov 22, 2025 12:00 AM
Deadline: September 19, 2025

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $20,000
Expected Attendance 125
Reach 2,000
Ticket Price $150
Metro Area Bridgeport, CT
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category B - Education
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Newsletter Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up)
Description

Our annual BEF Gala silent auction is scheduled for Friday, November 21st at the
Candlewood Inn. Our gala is attended by over 120 community members! At the
event we auction off packages which include gift cards, merchandise, tickets, services
and vacation packages. The event proceeds will help fund education pursuits for the entire Brookfield community.
A few of our most recent grant awards for are as follows:
❖ The creation of a Digital Music MIDI Lab at Whisconier Middle School allowing
new methods of music notation and expanding the creative process while exploring
music, podcasting, music composition, and more. This marks the BEF’s largest
funded grant in its 20-year history!
❖ Screenagers documentary viewings and moderated discussions for school-aged
children, adults and families, empowering students and families to find balance in a
digital world.
❖ Daily Morning Announcements Live Broadcast at Whisconier Middle School where
Students will serve as producers, directors, and anchors.


We would greatly appreciate any donation you can make. Should you choose to make a
donation for the silent auction, your business will be recognized on displays at
the Gala as well as our website and social media.

Candlewood Inn
Candlewood Lake Rd
Brookfield , CT 06804