About the Foundation
What We Do
About Us
The Foundation partners with the University to engage the community, inspire investment, and steward resources to build a world class university.
Founded in 2013, the Foundation is a 501(c)3 direct support organization for Florida Polytechnic University. Through the support of our generous donors, we are transforming the future of technology and boosting Florida’s economy.
- Mission
To partner with Florida Polytechnic University to engage the community, inspire investment, and steward resources to build a world class university.
- Vision
To be a thriving foundation fueling a leading premier STEM university changing the boundaries of education and the world.
Your contributions help advance Florida Poly’s mission, support students and faculty, and drive cutting-edge research.
University Priorities
The Florida Poly Unrestricted Fund provides flexible support for the University’s most urgent needs.
These gifts allow us to act quickly on new opportunities, strengthen academic programs, expand scholarships, and invest in advanced technology and facilities. Your generosity ensures Florida Poly remains at the forefront of STEM education and research.
Affordability & Accessibility for STEM Talent
Scholarships are essential to attracting and retaining top STEM students. Your support helps reduce financial barriers so talented students can thrive at Florida Poly.
University Facilities
Florida Poly’s award-winning campus deserves spaces that reflect our growing tradition. Named facilities create meaningful legacies while enhancing the student experience and supporting a vibrant, future-focused University environment.
Attracting & Retaining Quality Faculty & Staff
Gifts for faculty fuel breakthrough research, inspire new course development, and help Florida Poly recruit and retain exceptional educators and innovators.
Supporting Research Centers & Initiatives
The Advanced Mobility Institute, the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research, and new research initiatives are central to the mission of the Barnett Applied Research Center. Support for these programs fuels hands-on learning, breakthrough discoveries, and bold solutions to today’s most complex challenges.
Florida Poly Unrestricted Fund
Gifts to the Innovation Fund help launch new programs and initiatives, ensuring Florida Poly stays dynamic and future-focused in a rapidly changing world.
Meet the Team
Discover the people behind the Foundation and their commitment to our mission.
Board of Directors
Learn about the leadership guiding the Foundation’s strategy and impact.
Connect With Florida Poly
Partner with the Florida Poly Foundation to fuel innovation, education, and opportunity.
Your involvement—whether through giving, mentorship, or collaboration—directly impacts students and advances Florida’s growing high-tech economy. Together, we can shape a stronger, smarter future for communities everywhere.
