March 14, 2025

2025 Off to the Races Results Are In

Graphic featuring the 'Off to the Races' logo with a horse, placed above a large text displaying $85,284.76, set against a sparkling dark blue background.

The Berkley Education Foundation held its 16th annual Off to the Races fundraiser on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at The Kingsley Hotel in Bloomfield Hills. The BEF would like to thank all who attended the event, donated, bought horses, sponsored the event, bet on horses and bid on auction items.

This year’s Off to the Races event raised $85,284.76, the most money ever raised at Off to the Races in its 16 years. BEF Executive Director, Jessica Stilger, said to those who supported the event, “With all your support we can continue to fund the #BerkleyDifference and provide enriching experiences for all Berkley Schools students. Thank you!” Every dollar the BEF raises during Off to the Races supports teacher innovation-grants, the elementary enrichment program, student scholarships and the 8th grade college tour.

The Off to the Races Flash Sale is now open!

Just a few items remain in the silent auction. The community is welcome to take a look to help the BEF raise even MORE funds for Berkley Schools students!

Congratulations to the Golden Race winner Rich Lewis!

Rich will work with Magical Memory Planners to plan a vacation and the BEF will fund $3,000 of the trip.

Thank you to the following event sponsors.

Silver Sponsors

  • Clark Hill
  • EDSI
  • McCarthy & Smith
  • Stantec

Bronze Sponsors

  • Eagle Rock Insurance
  • Green Lantern - Berkley
  • Holiday Market
  • Interior Environments
  • Jim Shaffer & Associates
  • PFM
  • Plasti-Fab, Inc
  • Spalding DeDecker
  • Star Trax
  • Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

Golden Race Sponsor

  • M3 Investment Services

OTTR Bucks Sponsor

  • Lifetime Financial Growth, LLC

Five-Star Dash Race Sponsor

  • Foresite Design

Race Sponsors

  • Alpha Auto
  • Collens Estate Law
  • Four Seasons Garden Center & Custom Landscape
  • Exchange Capital Management
  • Huntington Bank
  • Huntington Woods Pools & Spas
  • Imperial Dade
  • Meijer/Woodward Corner Market
  • Savings Coach
  • Star Trax
  • Thrun Law Firm, P. C.
  • Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants