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Updates from the Foundation and the STEAM education projects we’re proud to support.
Symphony in the Schools: A Year of Growth
The Rickel Foundation is proud to support South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony in the Schools program, a rapidly growing initiative bringing high-quality music education to students across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.
Supporting Literacy and STEM at Spookyville 2025
Spookyville was a hit again this year! Rickel Foundation is proud to sponsor the Literacy Coalition’s Spookyville Project at Yesteryear Village.
STEM Open House at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium, in collaboration with the FAU Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy, recently hosted the Annual STEM Open House
The Society of the Four Arts
Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to support The Society of the Four Arts, a cultural institution that brings art, music, theater, and education to the community.
Workshop for Teens: Shapes & Patterns in Poetry
Rickel is funding The Society of the Four Arts’ Teen Workshop: Art & Math Series — Shapes & Patterns in Poetry on April 11, 2026 at the King Library in Palm Beach.
Four Arts: Teen Workshop: Art & Math Series
The Rickel Foundation is excited to support The Society of the Four Arts’ upcoming Teen Workshop: Art & Math Series — Creating Designs in a Circle on February 7, 2026 at the King Library in Palm Beach.
Honoring Puerto Rico’s Cultural Legacy—In Harmony
The Rickel Foundation is proud to support Juventud de mi Patria, a stirring choral celebration of Puerto Rican identity, memory, and pride.
GableStage: Performing Arts Theater
We are thrilled to announce that the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is helping to support GableStage, a cornerstone of Miami’s cultural landscape.
GableStage’s Education Report
GableStage recently released its 2024/25 Education Report, and the numbers speak volumes. More than 6,000 students across 38 Miami-Dade schools participated in their free education programs, which include:
GableStage is a Florida Treasure for Performing Arts
GableStage’s education programs are reaching thousands of students across Miami-Dade County, igniting a passion for the arts and inspiring the next generation of creators and thinkers.
Olga Igelsias Project wins Challenge America Grant
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is delighted to announce that the Olga Iglesias Project has been awarded a prestigious Challenge America grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
Photos from Imagination Library Run for Reading 5k
Photos from the 4th Annual Run for Reading 5k organized by PBC Imagination Library for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
KidsVision Event for Kids in Broward
Bring your kids to meet Miss Penny and participate in STEAM learning activities on Saturday September 7, 2024
Rickel donates $40k to to support Olga Iglesias Project
For the fourth consecutive year, the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation will support the Olga Iglesias Project.
A Night to Remember: OIP Fellows Shine at Sacred Heart University
Last month the latest fellows of Ogla Iglesias Project performed a celebrated performance at Sacred Heart University.
West Palm Beach: STEAM Learning Opportunities
Annette Urso Rickel Foundation Empowers West Palm Beach with Substantial Investment in STEAM Education.
Annette Urso Rickel Foundation featured by South Florida PBS
The Rickel Foundation will be featured in this month’s program guide for South Florida PBS.
Meet Nemo, named in our honor by Loggerhead Marinelife Center!
We are excited to introduce another sea turtle named in our honor at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Steam Logo Vector Download
We’re releasing our “STEAM” logo to download and use for free!
Spooky Books for STEAM Kids
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to sponsor the Literacy Coalition’s Spookyville Project at Yesteryear Village.
Microscopes for Kids!
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to sponsor the Literacy Coalition’s Spookyville Project at Yesteryear Village.
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to support the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
PBS announces KidVision 2022 Summer Schedule
KidVision: Full STEAM Ahead is, led by KidVision’s Miss Penny and educates children on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Funding for Artists: Shelzie Ramos and Jehu Otero Perform
We’re excited to share video performances of of Shelzie Ramos and Jehu Otero through the Olga Iglesias Project.
Olga Iglesias Project
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is proud to support the Olga Iglesias Project, nurturing Puerto Rican classical music.
Khoa is free!
We are excited to introduce the sea turtle we have named at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from our team at the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation. We are proud of the work that our friends and partners have accomplished, and we are THANKFUL for the opportunity to journey with you all and be a support for your astounding visions for the future. Stay safe, enjoy the holidays, and see you…
Remembering Annette Urso Rickel
We are saddened at the loss of Dr. Annette Urso Rickel. She passed away quietly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Through her contributions to psychology, education, and philanthropy, she has impacted countless students and educators, and will continue to do so through her eponymous foundation. Her passion for STEM education will have far reaching effects…
MarineLab adds Free Learning Resources
MarineLab has opened their amazing hand-on snorkeling and marine learning program to deserving students at Title 1 Schools.
MarineLab opens its Field Day Program for Title 1 Schools
MarineLab has opened their amazing hand-on snorkeling and marine learning program to deserving students at Title 1 Schools.
MarineLab Environmental Education Center
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation is supporting MarineLab’s mission to advance marine research and education in Key Largo, Florida.
Final event on Monday for Kidvision
Join Miss Penny from KidVision Pre-K for the seventh and final KidVision Full STEAM Ahead virtual summer learning series.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation supports Loggerhead Marinelife Center to further STEAM initiatives.
We named a turtle at Loggerhead Marinelife Center!
We are excited to introduce the sea turtle we have named at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Watch: Miss Penny teaches kids how to make bubbles!
Every Monday for the next 6 weeks, Miss Penny will be leading kids online with STEAM learning events. The first of the KidVision events went live earlier this week. The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation pledged to fund a series of events for PBS South Florida, and we’re excited to share this news.
South Florida PBS’ KidVision Pre-K announce the Full STEAM Ahead Learning Series
South Florida PBS in partnership with the Museum of Discovery and Science launches the KidVision: Full STEAM Ahead Virtual Summer Series
Online Event July 5th: KidVision Full STEAM Ahead
The first of the KidVision events will be live after this fourth of July weekend.
The Coral Project is Saving Our Seas
Protecting the Earth starts in your own backyard—and, as a group of local middle schoolers are proving, there’s no minimum age requirement.
Rickel Foundation helps fund the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation will be supporting Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s mission to preserve ocean ecosystems.
South Florida Science Center & Aquarium
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation will be funding STEAM programming by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
Palm Beach Day Academy’s reef project takes the airwaves
Palm Beach Day Academy teachers Ashley Hollern and Jonathan Paine launched a year-long project with students to protect coral reefs.
KidVision: Full STEAM Ahead
The Rickel Foundation provided funding and support for KidVision’s Full Steam Ahead program, a series of 7 one-minute videos and virtual STEAM activities through South Florida PBS (SFPBS).
Museum of Discovery and Science brings STEMobile to Florida youth
The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is bringing STEM education to young people and students all over South Florida.
Palm Beach Day Academy Coral Project
The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation provided two grants to Palm Beach Day Academy to study and problem-solve the barrier reef decline.
Teacher-Turned Philanthropist Does Her Part
Dr. Annette Rickel has proven that you don’t have to be Bill Gates or George Soros to make a difference.