Transforming tragedy into centuries of opportunity. Assisting youth in dance, music, and fashion arts while providing critical community mental health systems.
Founder · Est. 2026
The Foundation & Its Executive
God blessed us with 17 years of life with Boaz, but his legacy will live for more than 17 centuries to help other youth fulfill their dreams.
The Flemister Foundation NFP is a Chicago based nonprofit that acts as liaison for approximately 200 dance groups across the city, in cooperation with The Bud Billiken Charities, which operates the largest African American parade in the United States. We host year round fundraising events to keep youth in positive activities, generate resources that advance their educational goals, help owners locate funds for competitions, and offer mental health services and summits that keep our community aligned and supported.
Angela leads that mission. With more than 25 years of executive leadership across corporate and nonprofit sectors, she has built a career on strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, and collaborative decision making, bringing people together to solve complex challenges and develop sustainable solutions for long term community growth. She coaches CEOs on business models that unlock funding and sponsorship, and her longstanding knowledge of the dance community, coupled with her corporate experience, is invaluable to the Foundation’s work of stewarding youth in the arts.
200+
Dance groups supported
25 yrs
Executive leadership
Chicago
Community rooted
“17 years of life. Centuries of legacy.”
Photo & video tribute — coming soon
Boaz’s Story
God blessed us with 17 years of life with Boaz, but his legacy will live for more than 17 centuries to help other youth fulfill their dreams.
Boaz was a light. A young Chicago artist whose love for music, movement, and community pulled everyone around him upward. The Flemister Foundation was born to make sure his spirit keeps reaching every dancer, every drummer, and every dreamer growing up in the neighborhoods he loved.
His story is one of joy interrupted by tragedy, and of a family choosing to answer that grief with a mission: fund the arts, protect youth mental health, and build a platform that carries his name forward — long after the pain, and long into the future.
A fuller tribute — with family photos, videos, and testimonials — will be added to this space soon.
17 yrs
A life fully lived
∞
Notes still playing
Forever
Family & foundation
Foundation Calendar
Join us throughout the year for parades, galas, mental health summits, and youth showcases. Every event fuels scholarships and community programming.
March with the Foundation float alongside 200+ dance groups in the largest African American parade in the United States.
A black-tie evening honoring young artists receiving the annual Boaz Flemister Memorial Scholarship.
A full-day summit for youth, parents, and coaches — panels, resource fair, and free counseling consultations.
Foundation scholars present original choreography, garments, and short films — with awards for standout work.
Honoring the young artists, coaches, community leaders, and partners whose work embodies the mission Boaz’s life inspired.
The Memorial Tribute
Nine moments from the community, the stage, and the son whose memory built this foundation. Click any frame for the full story.
Community Support Assets
Every service below is built to keep young people in positive activity, opportunity, and care. Applications are open to families, small businesses, and youth artists across Chicago.
Pillar 01
Half day sessions coaching CEOs and small business owners on business models that unlock funding and sponsorship.
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Pillar 02
Community wellness summits and ongoing resources that keep youth and families supported through every season.
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Pillar 03
Guidance and matching support to help artists, dancers, and entrepreneurs identify and secure the right grants.
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Pillar 04
B2B introductions and strategic sponsorship pathways for dance groups, competitions, and community programs.
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Pillar 05
Compassionate financial assistance to families navigating the sudden loss of a young loved one.
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Pillar 06
Direct stipends that keep young artists in dance, fashion, and music activities without financial barriers.
Apply for ApplicationThe Fundraiser Boutique
Six pieces of premium streetwear and fundraiser apparel. Every order directly funds youth scholarships, mental health programming, and community stipends.
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Every dollar funds scholarships, mental health resources, and youth arts programming across Chicago. Choose the giving method that fits you best.
Fastest way to give
Processed through Converge — accepts all major credit and debit cards.
ACH Donations
Visit any Wintrust Bank location and reference The Flemister Foundation NFP to initiate an ACH gift.
Mail Donations
Donations can also be sent by mail. Please contact the foundation for the current mailing address.
The Flemister Foundation NFP is a not-for-profit organization. Consult your tax professional regarding deductibility of your contribution.
Donate. Sponsor. Serve.
Every dollar, sponsorship, and hour of mentorship keeps a young artist on stage, in the studio, and moving forward.
The Foundation Desk
Direct Coordinates
Whether you are applying for a scholarship, requesting mental health resources, or exploring a corporate sponsorship, our team reads and responds personally. Reach us through any of the channels below.
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