GOBA Foundation Announces 2026 Supporting Charities!
The charitable arm of the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the GOBA Foundation has selected Quest, Inc as their focus charity, along with three additional charities to receive contributions in 2026. The Foundation also maintains an endowment that funds annual scholarships at the University of Central Florida and Valencia Community College.
Quest serves children and adults through a range of services proven to increase capabilities and quality of life. Their mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life.
Since its charter in 1985, the GOBA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has raised funds under the direction of a Board of Trustees and donated more than $1,000,000 to children and youth-related charities and endowments, including scholarships and in-kind donations. Funds raised by the GOBA Foundation are mostly through the generosity of the GOBA membership that includes nearly 800 builder and associate members in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Foundation funds are primarily generated during two of GOBA’s signature events: the Annual Nine and Wine Golf Event at The Winter Park Golf Course, and the Annual Charity Clay Shoot. In 2025, the Foundation awarded $65,000 to three deserving charities.
In addition to Quest, Inc, the Foundation has also pledged to support three additional local children’s charities and two colleges with cash and in-kind donations during 2026, including:
- Home Builders Institute (HBI) provides free pre-apprenticeship training to young people looking for a career path in the building industry.
- Eight Waves Children and Family Services focuses on three essential pillars that help children grow and succeed - education, stability and opportunity.
- Cristo Rey Orlando High School empowers students from families with limited economic resources to thrive academically, professionally, and spiritually.
- University of Central Florida and Valencia Community College Scholarships.
"The GOBA Foundation exists to give back in meaningful and measurable ways," said Jeremy Ickovic, Foundation President. "By supporting organizations that uplift children, families, and future industry professionals, we are investing not only in our community today, but in the long-term strength and sustainability of the building industry for generations to come."
To learn more please visit: GOBA Foundation - Greater Orlando Builders Association (greaterorlandoba.com)
