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Your generosity directly funds scholarships and classroom resources for students in Jamaica.

2026 Annual Fundraising Goal

Help us reach our goal and fund scholarships for the upcoming school year.

$130 raised Goal: $10,000
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$25
Stationery Pack

Provides one student with a full set of pens, pencils, notebooks, and binders for the entire school year.

$50
Book Bundle

Covers a complete set of textbooks for a secondary school student entering first form.

$100
Uniform Fund

Provides a full school uniform — shirts, pants or skirt, and shoes — for one student.

$500+
Full Scholarship

Sponsors a complete first-year secondary school scholarship — all fees, materials, and uniform costs.

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✉ corporate@thelmaellis.org  |  ☎ (645) 239-1600

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With gratitude to those investing in a child's future.

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Where Your Money Goes

100% of every donation goes directly to students and schools in Jamaica. We are run entirely by volunteers — no paid staff — so your generosity reaches those who need it most.

Whether you give $25 or $500, your contribution has a direct, measurable impact on a child's educational journey and future opportunities.

Scholarship Support

Fund a student's first year of secondary school — tuition, uniforms, books, and supplies.

Technology & Supplies

Provide computers, printers, and school supplies to classrooms that lack essential resources.

School Infrastructure

Help connect schools to the internet and upgrade facilities for a better learning environment.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at this time. The Thelma Ellis Sixteen Foundation, Inc. is not yet a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, so donations are not currently tax-deductible. We are actively working toward obtaining this designation and will update our supporters when the status is granted.
You can donate by emailing us at corporate@thelmaellis.org or calling (645) 239-1600. We accept payments via PayPal, Zelle, and bank transfer. We'll respond within 24 hours with secure payment instructions.
Absolutely. We welcome memorial and honorary donations. Simply mention the name you'd like to honor when you contact us, and we will acknowledge the dedication in our communications. The foundation itself was established in memory of Thelma Zenaida Ellis, so honoring loved ones through education is very close to our heart.
100% of donations go directly to students and schools in Jamaica. Funds are used for scholarships (tuition, uniforms, books, and supplies) and school resource donations (computers, printers, stationery, and internet connectivity). The foundation is run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff.
Yes! Beyond donating, you can volunteer your time or skills, spread the word on social media, organize a fundraiser in your community, or donate school supplies directly. Contact us to discuss partnership and sponsorship opportunities for businesses.
Our mission is simple: to ensure that no bright mind is left behind due to a lack of resources. This was my grandmother's dream, and now it is our promise.
Everett Kildare, Co-Founder