Related Ross Foundation Awarded $367,000 for Summer Camps
The scholarship program supported 243 children in West Palm Beach during the summer of 2026.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Related Ross Foundation provided $367,000 in scholarships to fund summer camp tuition for 243 children in West Palm Beach during the summer of 2026. The funding, which covered 1,376 weeks of camp, supported students ranging from pre-K through sixth grade.
Why it matters
The foundation launched the Build Together Summer Camp Scholarship Program to mitigate local cost-of-living barriers and transportation issues for families. By subsidizing tuition, the initiative aimed to ensure consistent care options for children in the community.
The foundation distributed $367,000 to cover 1,376 weeks of camp for 243 children. Funds were sourced from the Palm Beach ProAM golf tournament, which raised over $400,000 in February 2026.
The players
Related Ross Foundation
This philanthropic organization focuses on investing in community centers and addressing local economic barriers.
The details
The program provided grant funding to four local camp providers to cover tuition costs that often consume between 30% and 50% of net income for qualifying families. Roughly 96% of participating households reported a positive impact on their daily stability.
Timeline
February 2026: Palm Beach ProAM tournament raised funds.
Summer 2026: Children attended camps via scholarship.
2027: Scholarship program planned to expand to middle schools.
Market Landscape
The foundation's initiative addresses the broader national challenge where families allocate 30-50% of net income toward childcare costs. This effort aligns with a growing corporate trend of private entities supplementing local public-service gaps to stabilize the labor force.
Eligible families in West Palm Beach may see reduced childcare expenses through future scholarship cycles. Increased tournament fundraising aims to broaden access, potentially lowering the financial barrier to summer programming for more local households.
The takeaway
Reliable summer programming provides essential support for working families struggling with rising household costs. Future expansions of such programs could significantly alleviate the financial strain on low-to-moderate-income residents.
What happens next
The Related Ross Foundation is scheduled to expand its scholarship program to include middle school students in 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local community investment initiatives in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palm Beach Post.
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