◈ Homepage — https://sfedfund.org/Skip to main content About Impact Support News Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools With your help, we have supported 270,000 students and counting in San Francisco’s public schools over the past 40 years. DONATE NOW VOLUNTEER Program Areas Quality Learning We work with schools and partners to provide high-quality learning interventions to improve academic outcomes. LEARN MORE Community Support We mobilize a community of corporate and community volunteers to improve student outcomes and give extra support to educators and students. LEARN MORE Financial Resources We provided over $3M in resources to students, educators, and schools in 2024-25. LEARN MORE Impact Voices of our Schools • 2025 Assessment Report - Now featuring our 2026 Addendum! The 2025–26 Addendum highlights a surge in educator-led initiatives, with 140 applications totaling over $1.14M in requested support for SFUSD’s high-benefit schools. These projects center on three critical pillars: fostering a deep sense of belonging, strengthening academic outcomes, and prioritizing teacher retention. READ REPORT AND ADDENDUM 2024-25 Annual Report The theme for our 2024-25 annual report, Voices of Our Schools, reflects the SF Ed Fund’s commitment to grounding our work in the real needs of San Francisco’s public school communities. Through dozens of interviews with principals and school leaders across our highest-benefit schools, our Voices of Our Schools report confirmed that we are investing in the highest-priority areas where we can make the greatest impact. School leaders told us what’s working, what’s missing, and what they need most right now. In 2024-25, we provided more than $3 million in resources to students, educators, and schools; and we doubled the number of students meeting grade level expectations, from 24% to 54%, in just five months with high-impact tutoring provider Chapter One.  READ ANNUAL REPORT Videos of our Impact The SF Ed Fund's High-Impact Literacy Tutoring Program Featuring Bret Harte Elementary School SF Ed Fund's Volunteer Program Impact Featuring Paul Revere K-8 School Guadalupe Elementary School's New Soccer Turf Made possible by an SF Ed Fund Educator Impact Grant Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate SUBMIT This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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The SF Ed Fund's impact on San Francisco since our founding: Grew 1-2 reading levels Students who attended 70%+ of their high-impact literacy tutoring sessions grew 1-2 reading levels in 2023-24. 98% 98% of educators agree that their volunteer made them feel more supported as an educator. $3.7 Million The SF Ed Fund provided $3.7M in resources to students, teachers, and schools in 2023-24.   { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth More Ways to Give Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Employer Match In-Kind Crypto Stock Donation Legacy Giving Give When You Shop Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor and reference the San Franscisco Education Fund’s EIN #94-1592822. Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated to a specific cause or designate the San Francisco Education Fund as a beneficiary for your donor advised fund. Mailing Instructions: San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Employer Match Please click here to learn whether your employer matches gifts , and reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for donation acknowledgements.  Learn more about connecting your company with giving and volunteer opportunities. In-Kind To donate services or goods, please reach out to us at [email protected] . Gifts that do not have an attributed value will require fair market value appraisal. In-kind gifts may not be accepted if they do not meet the needs of the organization. Crypto Donate using crypto currencies through Engiven . Stock Donation To make a donation via stock, please reference Account Name: San Francisco Education Fund, Account Number: 9110-6517, Delivery to DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, and Registration (account type): Corporation. Legacy Giving When you designate the SF Ed Fund in your will or living trust, you leave a lasting legacy for San Francisco public school students. For bequest and codicil documents, please reach out to [email protected] . Give When You Shop Buy Your Favorite Outdoor Gear & Support the SF Ed Fund! You can support the San Francisco Education Fund by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: 10% off every item every day 10% of profits back to San Francisco Education Fund Please watch this one minute video to get the idea. On your next visit to Sports Basement, or via this link, register as a Basementeer and select San Francisco Education Fund as your beneficiary! Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor and reference the San Franscisco Education Fund’s EIN #94-1592822. Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated to a specific cause or designate the San Francisco Education Fund as a beneficiary for your donor advised fund. Mailing Instructions: San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Employer Match Employer Match Please click here to learn whether your employer matches gifts , and reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for donation acknowledgements.  Learn more about connecting your company with giving and volunteer opportunities. In-Kind In-Kind To donate services or goods, please reach out to us at [email protected] . Gifts that do not have an attributed value will require fair market value appraisal. In-kind gifts may not be accepted if they do not meet the needs of the organization. Crypto Crypto Donate using crypto currencies through Engiven . Stock Donation Stock Donation To make a donation via stock, please reference Account Name: San Francisco Education Fund, Account Number: 9110-6517, Delivery to DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, and Registration (account type): Corporation. Legacy Giving Legacy Giving When you designate the SF Ed Fund in your will or living trust, you leave a lasting legacy for San Francisco public school students. For bequest and codicil documents, please reach out to [email protected] . Give When You Shop Give When You Shop Buy Your Favorite Outdoor Gear & Support the SF Ed Fund! You can support the San Francisco Education Fund by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: 10% off every item every day 10% of profits back to San Francisco Education Fund Please watch this one minute video to get the idea. On your next visit to Sports Basement, or via this link, register as a Basementeer and select San Francisco Education Fund as your beneficiary! corporate-partner Become a Corporate Partner The SF Ed Fund engages local companies to partner with San Francisco public schools through our Circle the Schools Corporate Partnerships program. Corporate partners can support the SF Ed Fund in three ways: serving as volunteers at school events, serving as sponsors during fundraising events, and providing operating, programs, or school grants. Volunteers provide support for Back-to-School Setup in August, Computer Science Education Week in December, and more.  Interested in joining our Circle the Schools program? Email [email protected] .  Thank you to our corporate partners! How did we support San Francisco public school students in the 2024-2025 school year? 2,008 Volunteers Hours Donated $100,000 Sponsorships 771 Volunteers Involved 2,600 Students Directly Served 22 Corporate Partners 42 SFUSD Schools Read the 2024-25 CTS Impact Report   fiscal-sponsorship { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project while you focus on your mission! This allows projects to receive grants and tax-exempt donations from government, foundations, and individuals. The SF Ed Fund also provides comprehensive back office services in support of projects. Benefits include:  Projects being able to launch quickly, without having to file or wait for 501(c)(3) status Newly founded projects have time to incubate without having to invest in infrastructure Financial management is taken care of by professionals, increasing the confidence of funders Economies of scale for many services that create affordable access to liability protection, health insurance, and legal counsel The SF Ed Fund is currently accepting select, mission-aligned fiscal sponsorship opportunities. To learn more, please reach out to COO Rebecca Kroll at [email protected] . What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Eligibility Fees Additional Opportunities Current Initiatives Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project whi Programs | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Programs quality-learning Quality Learning The SF Ed Fund works with schools and partners to provide high-quality learning interventions to improve academic outcomes. We currently provide quality learning through high-impact literacy tutoring and spearheading the San Francisco Literacy Coalition. High-Impact Literacy Tutoring The SF Ed Fund currently provides high-impact literacy tutoring in 22 Priority Schools . San Francisco faces a profound literacy crisis that needs immediate and continued attention. Nearly half of K-12 students across SFUSD are not yet meeting literacy standards, and that number is as high as 90% in many of our Priority Schools . Among third graders, the numbers are especially alarming – only 7% of English Language Learners, 26% of Latinx students, and 19% of Black students met literacy standards in the latest state California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment.  According to Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA), high-impact literacy tutoring has proven to be the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning (see chart below). NSSA defines high-impact literacy tutoring as three or more sessions per week with a trained, consistent instructor using high-quality, science-of-reading backed materials. The results are compelling: Studies show that tutoring can increase student achievement by the equivalent of three to 15 months of learning. Since launching its high-impact tutoring program five years ago, the SF Ed Fund has delivered high-impact tutoring to more than 7,000 students across the district. Data Source: Stanford's NSSA The SF Ed Fund works with NSSA and schools to vet providers, then with schools to qualify and select student participants, and finally with schools and providers on implementation and evaluation. This model is unique to the SF Ed Fund, and is school-centered to ensure a continuous cycle of feedback and improvements. In schools supported by SF Ed Fund’s high-impact tutoring program during the 2024-25 school year, results were significant. In just five months, participating students meeting grade-level reading standards more than doubled, from 24% to 54%. At one school, the share of participating first graders reading at or above grade level nearly quadrupled, from 15% to 59%. Thank you to our generous 2025-26 funders. Literacy Coalition The San Francisco Literacy Coalition unites community partners to provide strategically coordinated, highly effective reading and writing support to students from pre-K through 5th grade to increase literacy achievement.   The San Francisco Literacy Coalition: Aligns the efforts of literacy providers by coordinating services and facilitating the exchange of insights. Provides on-the-ground support and coordination at schools with high populations of historically marginalized students. Convenes stakeholders to take collective action to raise literacy achievement across the education system. Together, we are building a foundation for lifelong learning and success for every child in our community. Thank you to our generous funders! sfliteracycoalition.org community-support Community Support The SF Ed Fund mobilizes a community of corporate and community volunteers to improve student outcomes and give extra support to educators and students. Weekly volunteers provide educators with the support they need to create classroom environments where students feel safe and connected. Corporate partners also help by partnering with schools to bring extra support like setting up classrooms for the first day of school, providing career exposure to students, and increasing morale throughout the year. How the SF Ed Fund provides community support: Tutor and Classroom Support Volunteers Mindfulness Volunteers Mentors Corporate Volunteers financial-resources Financial Resources Schools need more financial resources to address learning needs and opportunity gaps. Grants provide resources, help educators expand their practices, and create joyful experiential learning opportunities for students in Priority Schools . Similarly, additional funding for student clubs at high-benefit schools helps students feel supported and connected to their community. Finally, funding through other fiscal sponsorship opportunities can also provide additional learning, wellness, and enrichment opportunities that contribute to positive outcomes for students. How the SF Ed Fund provides financial resources: Educator Grants Student Club Grants Fiscal Sponsorships Thank you to our generous 2024-25 funders and partners! Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay Our Team | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Our Team Michael Abbott Sr. Director of Finance Celina Baldizon Associate Manager, Volunteers Sara Geliebter Manager, Tutoring and Grants Manuella Henein Tutoring Associate Manager Lindsay Hershenhorn Manager San Francisco Literacy Coalition Shelby Hilo Associate Manager, Operations & Tech Laura King Chief Development & Impact Officer Rebecca Kroll Chief Operating Officer Tom Laursen Associate Manager, Volunteer Engagement Ronald Lyons Partnerships Manager Meg Rahner Communications and Marketing Manager Terrence Riley Executive Director San Francisco Literacy Coalition Jenny Siegel Senior Director of Programs Ann Levy Walden Chief Executive Officer Ariel Zander Manager San Francisco Literacy Coalition board The Board Our Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the SF Ed Fund towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies. They also champion our mission in the larger community and make sure we have the resources needed to achieve our goals. Prasanth Boda — President Corporate Development and Investments Hewlett Packard Enterprise James Kim — Vice President Vice President, Partner Reach Capital Joseph Ghobrial — Treasurer Principal Hellman & Friedman Katherine Ladd — Secretary Managing Director Deloitte Consulting Adam Anderson Chief Financial and Operations Officer Lick-Wilmerding High School Josue Aparicio Labor & Employment Attorney Hanson Bridgett LLP Jia Chappell Client Portfolio Manager Dodge & Cox Becky Karsh VP, Talent & Growth F5 Anne Kauth Warren Director of Strategy & Operations Adobe Carol Langlois Chief Academic Officer ESAI Mark McNee Vice Chair California Masonic Foundation Billy McRae Math Teacher in Training Rachel Patterson Director of Office Operations Hanson Bridgett LLP Giovana Totini Chief People Officer Chainlink Labs Shalu Umapathy Innovation and Design Consultant Fractional Courtney Young-Law Leadership Coach and Facilitator lc Leadership Council The SFEF Leadership Council is a group of outstanding community leaders who champion the organization’s mission to advance equitable education in San Francisco. The Leadership Council acts as an advising body to the Board and organization, also providing generous financial support. Jessica Bier Katherine Gillespie Judy Grossman Leslie Hume Edward McDermott Susan Oberndorf Will Parish JaMel Perkins — Chair ylc Young Leaders Council The YLC supports the Ed Fund in fulfilling its mission of advancing equitable education by providing quality learning programs, community support, and transformative financial resources to students, educators and schools. YLC members are well-informed and passionate about the Ed Fund and the success of San Francisco public school students and educators. This allows them to work as ambassadors for the Ed Fund, spreading the word amongst young San Franciscans, soliciting volunteers and financial support, introducing potential corporate partnerships, and more. Learn about YLC key priorities, commitment, and qualifications. Questions? Contact [email protected] . Katie Barnes — Co-chair Shreya Khandewale — Co-chair Will Ahl Pedro Alvarez Josh Chan Hannah Grantz Stacie Kinser Dominique Mihaljevic Kai Milici Tina Nibbi Samantha (Sam) Pfau Gary Pierre Alexandria Smith Kate Richards Tucker Board Emeritus Izuakolam Akamiro Ivan Au Dominique Baillet Neil R. Bardack Lori Birnbaum Galante Bill Bourdon Mike Brown Lycia Carmody John Chiatello Kendall Collins Paul Collins Nikole Collins-Puri Erika Coplon Jim Taylor Daniel Danker Ken Doane Kim Drew Mary Dusenbury Brian Fox Leslie Garner Franklin Sara M. Hendrickson Adrienne Horn Joan Hepperly Cynthia K. Hustad Nancy Lai Daniel Lentz Ann Lieberman Debby Elaine Lu Radhakrishnan Mahendran Pamela Mann Ann H. Mao Jill McCarthy Jennifer Mei Camellia Pham Mary Preston Jane E. Rawles Paul Francis Recktenwald James Alex Reese Adina Safer Kathy Salmanowitz Tai-Sun Schoeman Jennifer Sciarra Hilary Shirazi Hashim Simjee Jamienne S. Studley Jim Taylor Darius White Jill Williams Lynn Winter Gross Denise Wang-Kline Kwan Wang Partners We believe providing equitable education takes a community. We are proud to partner with these organizations in San Francisco and beyond. Circle the Schools: Corporate Partners Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. 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Okay History | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe History In 1978, Proposition 13 decimated funding for public education, transforming the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) from the highest-funded school district in the country to one of the lowest-funded. This drastically shifted the trajectory of public schools and their programming for years. While the immediate effects of Prop. 13’s passing were devastating for many schools, teachers, and students, it stirred up community action led by individuals who were eager to bring back money and support to local public schools. Community activist Glady Thacher strongly believed that the community needed to “reach out to the private sector and inject money and care into the schools.” She first took action by setting up a meeting at Grattan Elementary School – crossing through picket lines – to speak directly with the teachers and faculty. With the support of a citizen committee, the superintendent of the school district, and the Board of Education, Glady founded the San Francisco Education Fund (SF Ed Fund) in 1979. GLADY THACHER San Francisco Education Fund Founder and Former Executive Director With significant initial operating funding coming from the S.H. Cowell Foundation, the SF Ed Fund quickly grew into an established organization that placed tens of thousands of dollars in grants into the hands of teachers across the district. By the end of her eleven-year tenure as Executive Director, Glady had worked with local foundations and philanthropists to establish an endowment that would ensure teachers would have access to grants into the future.  In 2009, the SF Ed Fund merged with San Francisco School Volunteers, an organization founded in 1963 by Gretchen de Baubigny to place community members in classrooms to support teachers and students.  The SF Ed Fund has always been nimble and responsive to the needs of public school students and teachers, and the organization continues to make an impact in local schools through a variety of programs supporting quality learning, facilitating community support, and providing financial resources. 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Okay Everett Middle School Renovation Project | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Everett Middle School Renovation Project After nearly three years of planning and collaboration, Everett Middle School celebrated the grand opening of its reimagined schoolyard in August 2025. The nearly $6 million project was made possible through a unique public–private partnership between SFUSD, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and an anonymous donor, with the San Francisco Education Fund serving as fiscal sponsor. You can read more in the press release and the SF Examiner article, A middle school’s blacktop becomes a recreation oasis . Read on to explore the project’s collaborators, scope, and lasting impact. Project Collaborators: The Transformation Team Everett Middle School – Project Site Groundworks Office – Design Lead and Landscape Architect Lionakis – Architect of Record Lotus Water – Civil Engineering and Green Infrastructure Angotti & Reilly – General Contractor Emma Lucey – Construction Manager San Francisco Education Fund – Fiscal Sponsor/Private Donor Representative SFUSD School Facilities Bond Program – Project Manager Project Mission: Playground Transformation In early 2023, an incredible collaboration between public, private, and school district entities was born. The mission? To transform the two acres of asphalt schoolyard at Everett Middle School in San Francisco’s Mission District into an inspiring, safe, beautiful place for its 745 students to play and learn. Former Everett Schoolyard The research is clear: play helps social skills, creativity, and problem solving—skills constantly in development during the middle school years. This project gives Everett Middle School students the opportunity to access more dynamic spaces to play, in addition to safer ground for sports, and more options for those looking to relax in the schoolyard. In addition to recess and after-school sports, there will be spaces to enhance classroom learning about water management, food systems, and nutrition. This project will be a step in the direction of meeting the developmental, recreational, and well-being needs of Everett’s students. Everett Middle School has been a fixture in the San Francisco community for over 40 years and the Ed Fund is proud to play a role in these efforts to make these updates to an essential space for students. Project Evolution: A Collaboration Emerges In January of 2023 an anonymous donor contacted the San Francisco Education Fund, eager to transform Everett Middle School’s schoolyard. Since the school district cannot receive donations directly, the Ed Fund took on responsibility for the donation as a Fiscal Sponsor, working with the District Bond Office as representatives of the donor. Serendipitously, an Everett Middle School parent had just applied and been awarded a Green Infrastructure grant from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to use toward sustainable improvements of the yard. With all partners in place, the playground was ready for a dramatic renovation. Our city is known for its incredible public spaces – Golden Gate Park, Presidio Tunnel Tops, Dolores Park, etc. To also be the city of asphalt at our public schools doesn’t make sense.   — Donor of the Everett Middle School Renovation Project   Scope of Work Catalyzed by the combined public and private funding for the transformative schoolyard, the SF Ed Fund, the school district, and architects worked extensively with the Everett Middle School community to arrive at the concept vision. The scope of work includes a complete regrading of the 2-acre schoolyard and removal of all existing paving in order to reenvision how the space can serve students. This includes the following: turf multi-purpose playing field new play courts a school garden an exercise track outdoor learning environments shade structures and seating areas engageable bioretention area for students to experience and visualize landscaping features which support stormwater management Additional scope at the entry to the yard from the school building and in the parking lot include accessible paths of travel and landscaping to support stormwater management goals. Project Timeline December 2022 The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) allocates $1,874,496 to the project via a Public Utilities Commission Green Infrastructure Grant . January 2023 SFUSD Bond Office connects with the San Francisco Education Fund and the anonymous donor. $45,000 donor gift #1 is allocated for architect’s fees for conceptual design and community outreach. February 2023 Groundworks Landscape Architects signs agreement to provide landscape architecture services for conceptual design, placemaking and community outreach to the schoolyard, including the open space and outdoor area immediately west of the school building. Spring-Fall 2023 Groundworks Architects Launch the Following Tasks: Task 1 Concept Design and Placemaking – 8 Weeks Task 1 is where we dreamt big and thought of profound ways to affect change and make a big impact for Everett Middle School. “No idea is a bad one” and we used all our creative might to imagine a dynamic and vibrant schoolyard experience. This was an open ended and iterative process where we tested the feasibility of our ideas with our own intuition, pragmatism and real-world experience. At the conclusion of Task 1 we carried several of the ideas into Task 2 where we pursued outreach and feedback on these initial ideas and concepts. Task 2 Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement – 6 Weeks This task is where we solicited feedback and responses from students, faculty, administrators, and stakeholders on the ideas and concepts developed from the previous task. This task was meant to inform and provide direction for the proposed improvements to the schoolyard. During this stage, we held multiple meetings and presentations with students, facility and administrators. Task 3 Professional Renderings – 4 Weeks We developed professional quality and high-resolution perspectives and graphics for use in print and digital media, and the SFUSD Commission and Board Meeting. June 2023 $1,400,000 donor gift #2 is allocated for construction. Board of Education approves design plan. Fall 2023 Community Meetings May 2024 Construction Contract goes to Board of Education for Approval June 2024 Construction Groundbreaking August 2025 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony   News Mission Local: SF’s Everett Middle School yard to get multi-million dollar makeover (Jan. 2023)  SF Examiner: A middle school’s blacktop becomes a recreation oasis (Aug. 2025)  Want to Learn More About Fiscal Sponsorship? Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project while you focus on your mission! This allows projects to receive grants and tax-exempt donations from government, foundations, and individuals. The SF Ed Fund also provides comprehensive back office services in support of projects. Benefits include: Projects being able to launch quickly, without having to file or wait for 501(c)(3) status Newly founded projects have time to incubate without having to invest in infrastructure Financial management is taken care of by professionals, increasing the confidence of funders Economies of scale for many services that create affordable access to liability protection, health insurance, an For Schools | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe high-impact-literacy-tutoring For Schools High-Impact Literacy Tutoring Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) defines high-impact tutoring by consistent, in-person tutoring at least three times per week for 10+ weeks, delivered by trained tutors using high-quality, science-of-reading-backed materials that reinforce classroom instruction. When implemented appropriately, high-impact tutoring repeatedly has proven to be the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning. The results are compelling: Studies show that tutoring can increase student achievement by the equivalent of three to 15 months of learning . The SF Ed Fund works with Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator and schools to vet providers, then with schools to qualify and select student participants, and finally with schools and providers on implementation and evaluation. This model is unique to the SF Ed Fund, and is school-centered to ensure a continuous cycle of feedback and improvements. The SF Ed Fund currently provides high-impact literacy tutoring in 22 Priority Schools .  If you are a Priority School educator or site leader in need of high-impact literacy tutoring, please reach out to Sara Geliebter, Manager of Tutoring and Grants, at [email protected] for more information.  Request a Volunteer Need a helping hand? The San Francisco Education Fund recruits, trains and places volunteers to work in all grade levels, subjects and San Francisco public schools. Any SFUSD staff person (meaning you must have an SFUSD email address) is invited to request a volunteer*. Request a Volunteer Volunteers can tutor K-12 students one-on-one or in small groups to build math, reading, science or other academic skills. Volunteers can also lead Mindfulness lessons, become a student’s mentor, help with classroom organization and other projects, provide homework help during afterschool programs or work with students on extracurricular activities, such as music and art. If you know someone who is interested in volunteering, the SF Ed Fund can help individuals fulfill SFUSD's clearance requirements so they can start volunteering in your classroom. educator-grants Educator Grants Educator Impact Grants The Educator Impact Grant (formerly known as the Create Joy Grant) empowers teachers and school staff to design and lead innovative projects that make a meaningful difference in their school communities. Grants should aim to improve student attendance, strengthen student sense of belonging, and/or support teacher retention – fostering vibrant, supportive learning environments for everyone to succeed.  Educators can apply for up to $5,000 for an individual or one class project or up to $10,000 for a team or school-wide project. “We were delighted to see a 30% increase in honor roll following the announcement of our special field trip for honor roll students!”   — Pamela Stein Grant Recipient & Counselor at Paul Revere  Through conversations with leaders at SFUSD’s highest-need schools, the SF Ed Fund identified urgent needs amid the district’s budget crisis. Top priorities include strengthening student belonging, improving academic outcomes, and addressing staffing challenges. Read the full report here . In response, for the 2025-26 school year, Educator Impact Grants have been awarded to projects that:  Promote school and student sense of belonging Improve student attendance Invest in social and emotional learning Support teacher retention The SF Ed Fund has awarded $200,000 in Educator Impact Grants for the 2025-26 school year. Read about the projects here . Applications for the 2026-27 school year will open in October 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Geliebter at [email protected] .  Room to Be Well Stipends Room to Be Well Stipends are available to educators at select schools thanks to the SF Ed Fund’s fiscal sponsorship of the Room to Breathe (R2B) Project. In the 2025-26 academic year, the project is providing 874 educators across 16 schools with $550 in mental well-being stipends ($275 per semester) – a 22% increase in the number of educators served compared to last year. This stipend empowers educators to invest in their personal well-being so they can bring more calm, energy, and joy to the classroom. Now in its sixth year, the program emphasizes building sustainable, habit-forming practices that support long-term wellness. Past recipients have used their stipends for activities like weekly yoga, acupuncture, art classes, or guitar lessons – practices that not only nourish their own health but also model well-being for their students.   For the 2025-26 academic year, educators from the following 16 schools are receiving stipends: Bret Harte Elementary School Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School Cleveland Elementary School Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy E.R. Taylor Elementary School Guadalupe Elementary School John Muir Elementary School Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School Longfellow Elementary School Marshall Elementary School Mission Education Center Paul Revere (PreK-8) School Sanchez Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School Tenderloin Community School Visitacion Valley Elementary School For more information about Room to Be Well Stipends, please email [email protected] . student-club-grants Student Club Grants The Awesome Fund The Awesome Fund Grant provides financial support for student-led projects at eligible priority high schools that help enhance the school community, keep students involved in school, and/or provide students with more joyful experiential learning opportunities. Students can apply for a grant ranging from $100 to $1,000. Examples of past projects include providing support to K-Pop and La Raza dance clubs and a school gardening club.  Students with faculty-advised clubs at any of the following high schools are eligible to apply: Burton High School Balboa High School John O’Connell High School Mission High School June Jordan School for Equity High School Thurgood Marshall High School Through conversations with leaders at SFUSD’s highest-need schools, the SF Ed Fund identified urgent needs and found top priorities to be strengthening student belonging and improving academic outcomes. In response, for the 2025-26 school year, we’re focusing the Awesome Fund Grant on supporting opportunities that: Improve Student Attendance Promote school and student sense of belonging We awarded nearly $10,000 to 10 student clubs in the 2025-26 school year. Read about the funded projects here .    Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-c For Volunteers | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe For Volunteers Join a team of caring adults who are supporting San Francisco students in meaningful ways. The San Francisco Education Fund matches vetted volunteers with local teachers and students to support in the classroom for one hour a week. Join the interest list to volunteer in the 2026-27 school year Applications to become a tutor/classroom support volunteer, mentor or Mindfulness instructor are now closed for the 2025-26 school year. Please fill out the off-season volunteer form if you're interested in volunteering in the 2026-27 school year and we'll get in touch with you in the summer.  Apply: Off-Season Volunteer Form Love helping students, but can’t commit every week? Our new One-Day Volunteers Program launches in spring 2026! Sign up now to get early alerts and be first in line for these impactful, single-day opportunities to support SF public school classrooms.  Join the Interest List   What it takes to be a volunteer Commit to help a student or teacher thrive through the duration of the school year. Able to connect with your student at least once a week during school hours. Pass a background check and clearance requirements (more details below). Complete one 2-3 hour volunteer program-specific virtual training session. Important Upcoming Dates Three ways to volunteer Tutor and Classroom Support Volunteers Work with students or support an educator in a classroom. Learn More Mindfulness Volunteers Teach mindfulness and promote social-emotional learning in classrooms. Learn More Mentors Help a student build their school and life skills through our partner program. Learn More { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth How to become a volunteer Apply to sign up as a Tutor and Classroom Support volunteer for the 2025-26 school year. Applications are closed for Mentors and Mindfulness Volunteers for the 2025-26 school year.  Clearance Training Staff Support Community Clearance As part of the school district's requirements, all volunteers must pass a background check and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test. The background check process includes listing two references on the volunteer application and participating in Live Scan fingerprinting. Once the volunteer assignment has started, all volunteers must also complete an online Mandated Reporter Training course. You will learn more information about our clearance requirements during the training. Training Aspiring volunteers can register for a training while completing an application. During the training, facilitators will discuss the best ways to engage with students and/or school staff and will provide guidance around session planning, activities, and effective practices. Our online and in-person trainings are a great opportunity to ask any questions about volunteering with the SF Ed Fund! Staff Support Each volunteer has a point person coordinator from the SF Ed Fund who will provide ongoing support and check-ins. Before you get started, our coordinators will match you with the right opportunity based on the selected volunteer program: Mindfulness, Mentoring, or Tutoring and Classroom Support. Community You will receive invitations to join virtual volunteer check-ins, register for supplemental trainings, and attend other special events throughout the year. Clearance Clearance As part of the school district's requirements, all volunteers must pass a background check and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test. The background check process includes listing two references on the volunteer application and participating in Live Scan fingerprinting. Once the volunteer assignment has started, all volunteers must also complete an online Mandated Reporter Training course. You will learn more information about our clearance requirements during the training. Training Training Aspiring volunteers can register for a training while completing an application. During the training, facilitators will discuss the best ways to engage with students and/or school staff and will provide guidance around session planning, activities, and effective practices. Our online and in-person trainings are a great opportunity to ask any questions about volunteering with the SF Ed Fund! Staff Support Staff Support Each volunteer has a point person coordinator from the SF Ed Fund who will provide ongoing support and check-ins. Before you get started, our coordinators will match you with the right opportunity based on the selected volunteer program: Mindfulness, Mentoring, or Tutoring and Classroom Support. Community Community You will receive invitations to join virtual volunteer check-ins, register for supplemental trainings, and attend other special events throughout the year. Board Members & YLC The SF Ed Fund Board and Young Leaders Council (YLC) support the SF Ed Fund in fulfilling its mission of advancing equitable education by providing quality learning programs, community support, and transformative financial resources to students, educators and schools. To learn more about the Board, click here . To learn more about the YLC, click here . Applications are currently closed for YLC. With interest in joining the YLC or Board, please email [email protected] . Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay For Donors & Partners | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Donate Today When you donate to the SF Ed Fund, you are helping ensure thousands of San Francisco's public school students receive access to equitable education. Our programs bring resources in the form of high-impact literacy tutoring, volunteers, and financial support, driving enhanced student sense of belonging and teacher retention in a critical time for SFUSD. The SF Ed Fund's impact on San Francisco since our founding: Grew 1-2 reading levels Students who attended 70%+ of their high-impact literacy tutoring sessions grew 1-2 reading levels in 2023-24. 98% 98% of educators agree that their volunteer made them feel more supported as an educator. $3.7 Million The SF Ed Fund provided $3.7M in resources to students, teachers, and schools in 2023-24.   { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth More Ways to Give Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Employer Match In-Kind Crypto Stock Donation Legacy Giving Give When You Shop Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor and reference the San Franscisco Education Fund’s EIN #94-1592822. Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated to a specific cause or designate the San Francisco Education Fund as a beneficiary for your donor advised fund. Mailing Instructions: San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Employer Match Please click here to learn whether your employer matches gifts , and reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for donation acknowledgements.  Learn more about connecting your company with giving and volunteer opportunities. In-Kind To donate services or goods, please reach out to us at [email protected] . Gifts that do not have an attributed value will require fair market value appraisal. In-kind gifts may not be accepted if they do not meet the needs of the organization. Crypto Donate using crypto currencies through Engiven . Stock Donation To make a donation via stock, please reference Account Name: San Francisco Education Fund, Account Number: 9110-6517, Delivery to DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, and Registration (account type): Corporation. Legacy Giving When you designate the SF Ed Fund in your will or living trust, you leave a lasting legacy for San Francisco public school students. For bequest and codicil documents, please reach out to [email protected] . Give When You Shop Buy Your Favorite Outdoor Gear & Support the SF Ed Fund! You can support the San Francisco Education Fund by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: 10% off every item every day 10% of profits back to San Francisco Education Fund Please watch this one minute video to get the idea. On your next visit to Sports Basement, or via this link, register as a Basementeer and select San Francisco Education Fund as your beneficiary! Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor and reference the San Franscisco Education Fund’s EIN #94-1592822. Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated to a specific cause or designate the San Francisco Education Fund as a beneficiary for your donor advised fund. Mailing Instructions: San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Employer Match Employer Match Please click here to learn whether your employer matches gifts , and reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for donation acknowledgements.  Learn more about connecting your company with giving and volunteer opportunities. In-Kind In-Kind To donate services or goods, please reach out to us at [email protected] . Gifts that do not have an attributed value will require fair market value appraisal. In-kind gifts may not be accepted if they do not meet the needs of the organization. Crypto Crypto Donate using crypto currencies through Engiven . Stock Donation Stock Donation To make a donation via stock, please reference Account Name: San Francisco Education Fund, Account Number: 9110-6517, Delivery to DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, and Registration (account type): Corporation. Legacy Giving Legacy Giving When you designate the SF Ed Fund in your will or living trust, you leave a lasting legacy for San Francisco public school students. For bequest and codicil documents, please reach out to [email protected] . Give When You Shop Give When You Shop Buy Your Favorite Outdoor Gear & Support the SF Ed Fund! You can support the San Francisco Education Fund by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: 10% off every item every day 10% of profits back to San Francisco Education Fund Please watch this one minute video to get the idea. On your next visit to Sports Basement, or via this link, register as a Basementeer and select San Francisco Education Fund as your beneficiary! corporate-partner Become a Corporate Partner The SF Ed Fund engages local companies to partner with San Francisco public schools through our Circle the Schools Corporate Partnerships program. Corporate partners can support the SF Ed Fund in three ways: serving as volunteers at school events, serving as sponsors during fundraising events, and providing operating, programs, or school grants. Volunteers provide support for Back-to-School Setup in August, Computer Science Education Week in December, and more.  Interested in joining our Circle the Schools program? Email [email protected] .  Thank you to our corporate partners! How did we support San Francisco public school students in the 2024-2025 school year? 2,008 Volunteers Hours Donated $100,000 Sponsorships 771 Volunteers Involved 2,600 Students Directly Served 22 Corporate Partners 42 SFUSD Schools Read the 2024-25 CTS Impact Report   fiscal-sponsorship { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project while you focus on your mission! This allows projects to receive grants and tax-exempt donations from government, foundations, and individuals. The SF Ed Fund also provides comprehensive back office services in support of projects. Benefits include:  Projects being able to launch quickly, without having to file or wait for 501(c)(3) status Newly founded projects have time to incubate without having to invest in infrastructure Financial management is taken care of by professionals, increasing the confidence of funders Economies of scale for many services that create affordable access to liability protection, health insurance, and legal counsel The SF Ed Fund is currently accepting select, mission-aligned fiscal sponsorship opportunities. To learn more, please reach out to COO Rebecca Kroll at [email protected] . What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Eligibility Fees Additional Opportunities Current Initiatives Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project whi Mission, Vision, Values | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Mission, Vision, Values Mission The San Francisco Education Fund advances equitable education by providing quality learning programs, community support, and transformative financial resources to teachers, students, and schools. Vision We envision a future where San Francisco public school students have equitable access to quality education so that they can enrich their communities. Values COMMUNITY-CENTERED We actively involve and engage community members in decision-making processes, fostering collaboration and addressing challenges in ways that respect and reflect the values and diversity of the community. We work to create a sense of belonging, shared responsibility, and mutual support in everything we do. TRANSPARENT & ACCOUNTABLE We are committed to openness, honesty, and responsibility in our actions and decisions. Together, transparency and accountability contribute to trust-building, ethical behavior, and a culture where decisions are made with integrity. EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE We work to eliminate racial, economic, gender, and cultural disparities by ensuring that everyone, regardless of differences, is actively involved and represented in order to improve outcomes for everyone. 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Okay For Volunteers | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe For Volunteers Join a team of caring adults who are supporting San Francisco students in meaningful ways. The San Francisco Education Fund matches vetted volunteers with local teachers and students to support in the classroom for one hour a week. Join the interest list to volunteer in the 2026-27 school year Applications to become a tutor/classroom support volunteer, mentor or Mindfulness instructor are now closed for the 2025-26 school year. Please fill out the off-season volunteer form if you're interested in volunteering in the 2026-27 school year and we'll get in touch with you in the summer.  Apply: Off-Season Volunteer Form Love helping students, but can’t commit every week? Our new One-Day Volunteers Program launches in spring 2026! Sign up now to get early alerts and be first in line for these impactful, single-day opportunities to support SF public school classrooms.  Join the Interest List   What it takes to be a volunteer Commit to help a student or teacher thrive through the duration of the school year. Able to connect with your student at least once a week during school hours. Pass a background check and clearance requirements (more details below). Complete one 2-3 hour volunteer program-specific virtual training session. Important Upcoming Dates Three ways to volunteer Tutor and Classroom Support Volunteers Work with students or support an educator in a classroom. Learn More Mindfulness Volunteers Teach mindfulness and promote social-emotional learning in classrooms. Learn More Mentors Help a student build their school and life skills through our partner program. Learn More { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth How to become a volunteer Apply to sign up as a Tutor and Classroom Support volunteer for the 2025-26 school year. Applications are closed for Mentors and Mindfulness Volunteers for the 2025-26 school year.  Clearance Training Staff Support Community Clearance As part of the school district's requirements, all volunteers must pass a background check and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test. The background check process includes listing two references on the volunteer application and participating in Live Scan fingerprinting. Once the volunteer assignment has started, all volunteers must also complete an online Mandated Reporter Training course. You will learn more information about our clearance requirements during the training. Training Aspiring volunteers can register for a training while completing an application. During the training, facilitators will discuss the best ways to engage with students and/or school staff and will provide guidance around session planning, activities, and effective practices. Our online and in-person trainings are a great opportunity to ask any questions about volunteering with the SF Ed Fund! Staff Support Each volunteer has a point person coordinator from the SF Ed Fund who will provide ongoing support and check-ins. Before you get started, our coordinators will match you with the right opportunity based on the selected volunteer program: Mindfulness, Mentoring, or Tutoring and Classroom Support. Community You will receive invitations to join virtual volunteer check-ins, register for supplemental trainings, and attend other special events throughout the year. Clearance Clearance As part of the school district's requirements, all volunteers must pass a background check and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test. The background check process includes listing two references on the volunteer application and participating in Live Scan fingerprinting. Once the volunteer assignment has started, all volunteers must also complete an online Mandated Reporter Training course. You will learn more information about our clearance requirements during the training. Training Training Aspiring volunteers can register for a training while completing an application. During the training, facilitators will discuss the best ways to engage with students and/or school staff and will provide guidance around session planning, activities, and effective practices. Our online and in-person trainings are a great opportunity to ask any questions about volunteering with the SF Ed Fund! Staff Support Staff Support Each volunteer has a point person coordinator from the SF Ed Fund who will provide ongoing support and check-ins. Before you get started, our coordinators will match you with the right opportunity based on the selected volunteer program: Mindfulness, Mentoring, or Tutoring and Classroom Support. Community Community You will receive invitations to join virtual volunteer check-ins, register for supplemental trainings, and attend other special events throughout the year. Board Members & YLC The SF Ed Fund Board and Young Leaders Council (YLC) support the SF Ed Fund in fulfilling its mission of advancing equitable education by providing quality learning programs, community support, and transformative financial resources to students, educators and schools. To learn more about the Board, click here . To learn more about the YLC, click here . Applications are currently closed for YLC. With interest in joining the YLC or Board, please email [email protected] . Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay For Donors & Partners | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Donate Today When you donate to the SF Ed Fund, you are helping ensure thousands of San Francisco's public school students receive access to equitable education. Our programs bring resources in the form of high-impact literacy tutoring, volunteers, and financial support, driving enhanced student sense of belonging and teacher retention in a critical time for SFUSD. The SF Ed Fund's impact on San Francisco since our founding: Grew 1-2 reading levels Students who attended 70%+ of their high-impact literacy tutoring sessions grew 1-2 reading levels in 2023-24. 98% 98% of educators agree that their volunteer made them feel more supported as an educator. $3.7 Million The SF Ed Fund provided $3.7M in resources to students, teachers, and schools in 2023-24.   { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth More Ways to Give Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Employer Match In-Kind Crypto Stock Donation Legacy Giving Give When You Shop Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor and reference the San Franscisco Education Fund’s EIN #94-1592822. Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated to a specific cause or designate the San Francisco Education Fund as a beneficiary for your donor advised fund. Mailing Instructions: San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Employer Match Please click here to learn whether your employer matches gifts , and reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for donation acknowledgements.  Learn more about connecting your company with giving and volunteer opportunities. In-Kind To donate services or goods, please reach out to us at [email protected] . Gifts that do not have an attributed value will require fair market value appraisal. In-kind gifts may not be accepted if they do not meet the needs of the organization. Crypto Donate using crypto currencies through Engiven . Stock Donation To make a donation via stock, please reference Account Name: San Francisco Education Fund, Account Number: 9110-6517, Delivery to DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, and Registration (account type): Corporation. Legacy Giving When you designate the SF Ed Fund in your will or living trust, you leave a lasting legacy for San Francisco public school students. For bequest and codicil documents, please reach out to [email protected] . Give When You Shop Buy Your Favorite Outdoor Gear & Support the SF Ed Fund! You can support the San Francisco Education Fund by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: 10% off every item every day 10% of profits back to San Francisco Education Fund Please watch this one minute video to get the idea. On your next visit to Sports Basement, or via this link, register as a Basementeer and select San Francisco Education Fund as your beneficiary! Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Donor Advised Funds (DAF) Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor and reference the San Franscisco Education Fund’s EIN #94-1592822. Indicate whether your gift is unrestricted or designated to a specific cause or designate the San Francisco Education Fund as a beneficiary for your donor advised fund. Mailing Instructions: San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Employer Match Employer Match Please click here to learn whether your employer matches gifts , and reach out to [email protected] with any questions or for donation acknowledgements.  Learn more about connecting your company with giving and volunteer opportunities. In-Kind In-Kind To donate services or goods, please reach out to us at [email protected] . Gifts that do not have an attributed value will require fair market value appraisal. In-kind gifts may not be accepted if they do not meet the needs of the organization. Crypto Crypto Donate using crypto currencies through Engiven . Stock Donation Stock Donation To make a donation via stock, please reference Account Name: San Francisco Education Fund, Account Number: 9110-6517, Delivery to DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40, and Registration (account type): Corporation. Legacy Giving Legacy Giving When you designate the SF Ed Fund in your will or living trust, you leave a lasting legacy for San Francisco public school students. For bequest and codicil documents, please reach out to [email protected] . Give When You Shop Give When You Shop Buy Your Favorite Outdoor Gear & Support the SF Ed Fund! You can support the San Francisco Education Fund by becoming a Basementeer! Sports Basement is spinning the traditional “loyalty” program into a win-win for their loyal customers and our community. Basementeer’s receive 10% and give 10%: 10% off every item every day 10% of profits back to San Francisco Education Fund Please watch this one minute video to get the idea. On your next visit to Sports Basement, or via this link, register as a Basementeer and select San Francisco Education Fund as your beneficiary! corporate-partner Become a Corporate Partner The SF Ed Fund engages local companies to partner with San Francisco public schools through our Circle the Schools Corporate Partnerships program. Corporate partners can support the SF Ed Fund in three ways: serving as volunteers at school events, serving as sponsors during fundraising events, and providing operating, programs, or school grants. Volunteers provide support for Back-to-School Setup in August, Computer Science Education Week in December, and more.  Interested in joining our Circle the Schools program? Email [email protected] .  Thank you to our corporate partners! How did we support San Francisco public school students in the 2024-2025 school year? 2,008 Volunteers Hours Donated $100,000 Sponsorships 771 Volunteers Involved 2,600 Students Directly Served 22 Corporate Partners 42 SFUSD Schools Read the 2024-25 CTS Impact Report   fiscal-sponsorship { this.isMobile = window.innerWidth Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project while you focus on your mission! This allows projects to receive grants and tax-exempt donations from government, foundations, and individuals. The SF Ed Fund also provides comprehensive back office services in support of projects. Benefits include:  Projects being able to launch quickly, without having to file or wait for 501(c)(3) status Newly founded projects have time to incubate without having to invest in infrastructure Financial management is taken care of by professionals, increasing the confidence of funders Economies of scale for many services that create affordable access to liability protection, health insurance, and legal counsel The SF Ed Fund is currently accepting select, mission-aligned fiscal sponsorship opportunities. To learn more, please reach out to COO Rebecca Kroll at [email protected] . What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Eligibility Fees Additional Opportunities Current Initiatives Fiscal sponsorship allows you to operate your SF public-school related project under the SF Ed Fund’s 501c3 status. Fiscal sponsors hold all fiduciary, administrative, and legal responsibilities for a project whi Programs | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Programs quality-learning Quality Learning The SF Ed Fund works with schools and partners to provide high-quality learning interventions to improve academic outcomes. We currently provide quality learning through high-impact literacy tutoring and spearheading the San Francisco Literacy Coalition. High-Impact Literacy Tutoring The SF Ed Fund currently provides high-impact literacy tutoring in 22 Priority Schools . San Francisco faces a profound literacy crisis that needs immediate and continued attention. Nearly half of K-12 students across SFUSD are not yet meeting literacy standards, and that number is as high as 90% in many of our Priority Schools . Among third graders, the numbers are especially alarming – only 7% of English Language Learners, 26% of Latinx students, and 19% of Black students met literacy standards in the latest state California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment.  According to Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA), high-impact literacy tutoring has proven to be the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning (see chart below). NSSA defines high-impact literacy tutoring as three or more sessions per week with a trained, consistent instructor using high-quality, science-of-reading backed materials. The results are compelling: Studies show that tutoring can increase student achievement by the equivalent of three to 15 months of learning. Since launching its high-impact tutoring program five years ago, the SF Ed Fund has delivered high-impact tutoring to more than 7,000 students across the district. Data Source: Stanford's NSSA The SF Ed Fund works with NSSA and schools to vet providers, then with schools to qualify and select student participants, and finally with schools and providers on implementation and evaluation. This model is unique to the SF Ed Fund, and is school-centered to ensure a continuous cycle of feedback and improvements. In schools supported by SF Ed Fund’s high-impact tutoring program during the 2024-25 school year, results were significant. In just five months, participating students meeting grade-level reading standards more than doubled, from 24% to 54%. At one school, the share of participating first graders reading at or above grade level nearly quadrupled, from 15% to 59%. Thank you to our generous 2025-26 funders. Literacy Coalition The San Francisco Literacy Coalition unites community partners to provide strategically coordinated, highly effective reading and writing support to students from pre-K through 5th grade to increase literacy achievement.   The San Francisco Literacy Coalition: Aligns the efforts of literacy providers by coordinating services and facilitating the exchange of insights. Provides on-the-ground support and coordination at schools with high populations of historically marginalized students. Convenes stakeholders to take collective action to raise literacy achievement across the education system. Together, we are building a foundation for lifelong learning and success for every child in our community. Thank you to our generous funders! sfliteracycoalition.org community-support Community Support The SF Ed Fund mobilizes a community of corporate and community volunteers to improve student outcomes and give extra support to educators and students. Weekly volunteers provide educators with the support they need to create classroom environments where students feel safe and connected. Corporate partners also help by partnering with schools to bring extra support like setting up classrooms for the first day of school, providing career exposure to students, and increasing morale throughout the year. How the SF Ed Fund provides community support: Tutor and Classroom Support Volunteers Mindfulness Volunteers Mentors Corporate Volunteers financial-resources Financial Resources Schools need more financial resources to address learning needs and opportunity gaps. Grants provide resources, help educators expand their practices, and create joyful experiential learning opportunities for students in Priority Schools . Similarly, additional funding for student clubs at high-benefit schools helps students feel supported and connected to their community. Finally, funding through other fiscal sponsorship opportunities can also provide additional learning, wellness, and enrichment opportunities that contribute to positive outcomes for students. How the SF Ed Fund provides financial resources: Educator Grants Student Club Grants Fiscal Sponsorships Thank you to our generous 2024-25 funders and partners! Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay Who We Serve | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Who We Serve The SF Ed Fund primarily resources Priority Schools.  Our Priority Schools Serve: 50%+ 50%+ students from low-income backgrounds 50%+ students not yet meeting literacy standards Programs serve PreK-12 public schools in San Francisco with an emphasis on high-benefit communities. These communities include low-income neighborhoods, undocumented and newcomer families, and English language learners. The SF Ed Fund primarily resources its Priority Schools, at which over half of students receive free/reduced lunch or are not yet proficient in literacy. SFUSD serves approximately 50,000 students, over half of whom are faced with financial challenges and limited access to academic or mental health support beyond the classroom. Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay Programs | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Programs quality-learning Quality Learning The SF Ed Fund works with schools and partners to provide high-quality learning interventions to improve academic outcomes. We currently provide quality learning through high-impact literacy tutoring and spearheading the San Francisco Literacy Coalition. High-Impact Literacy Tutoring The SF Ed Fund currently provides high-impact literacy tutoring in 22 Priority Schools . San Francisco faces a profound literacy crisis that needs immediate and continued attention. Nearly half of K-12 students across SFUSD are not yet meeting literacy standards, and that number is as high as 90% in many of our Priority Schools . Among third graders, the numbers are especially alarming – only 7% of English Language Learners, 26% of Latinx students, and 19% of Black students met literacy standards in the latest state California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment.  According to Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA), high-impact literacy tutoring has proven to be the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning (see chart below). NSSA defines high-impact literacy tutoring as three or more sessions per week with a trained, consistent instructor using high-quality, science-of-reading backed materials. The results are compelling: Studies show that tutoring can increase student achievement by the equivalent of three to 15 months of learning. Since launching its high-impact tutoring program five years ago, the SF Ed Fund has delivered high-impact tutoring to more than 7,000 students across the district. Data Source: Stanford's NSSA The SF Ed Fund works with NSSA and schools to vet providers, then with schools to qualify and select student participants, and finally with schools and providers on implementation and evaluation. This model is unique to the SF Ed Fund, and is school-centered to ensure a continuous cycle of feedback and improvements. In schools supported by SF Ed Fund’s high-impact tutoring program during the 2024-25 school year, results were significant. In just five months, participating students meeting grade-level reading standards more than doubled, from 24% to 54%. At one school, the share of participating first graders reading at or above grade level nearly quadrupled, from 15% to 59%. Thank you to our generous 2025-26 funders. Literacy Coalition The San Francisco Literacy Coalition unites community partners to provide strategically coordinated, highly effective reading and writing support to students from pre-K through 5th grade to increase literacy achievement.   The San Francisco Literacy Coalition: Aligns the efforts of literacy providers by coordinating services and facilitating the exchange of insights. Provides on-the-ground support and coordination at schools with high populations of historically marginalized students. Convenes stakeholders to take collective action to raise literacy achievement across the education system. Together, we are building a foundation for lifelong learning and success for every child in our community. Thank you to our generous funders! sfliteracycoalition.org community-support Community Support The SF Ed Fund mobilizes a community of corporate and community volunteers to improve student outcomes and give extra support to educators and students. Weekly volunteers provide educators with the support they need to create classroom environments where students feel safe and connected. Corporate partners also help by partnering with schools to bring extra support like setting up classrooms for the first day of school, providing career exposure to students, and increasing morale throughout the year. How the SF Ed Fund provides community support: Tutor and Classroom Support Volunteers Mindfulness Volunteers Mentors Corporate Volunteers financial-resources Financial Resources Schools need more financial resources to address learning needs and opportunity gaps. Grants provide resources, help educators expand their practices, and create joyful experiential learning opportunities for students in Priority Schools . Similarly, additional funding for student clubs at high-benefit schools helps students feel supported and connected to their community. Finally, funding through other fiscal sponsorship opportunities can also provide additional learning, wellness, and enrichment opportunities that contribute to positive outcomes for students. How the SF Ed Fund provides financial resources: Educator Grants Student Club Grants Fiscal Sponsorships Thank you to our generous 2024-25 funders and partners! Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay Impact | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Impact What We Do The SF Ed Fund listens to the needs of public schools, mobilizes the wider San Francisco community, and resources schools. By providing more resources, the SF Ed Fund addresses existing opportunity gaps, creating schools where students can thrive academically and social-emotionally and ensuring that the community feels confident in the promise of high-quality public schools . Quality Learning  In the 2024-25 school year, we doubled the number of students meeting grade level expectations with just 5 months of high-impact literacy tutoring, from 24% to 54%. Learn More about Quality Learning Community Support 98% of educators agree that their volunteer made them feel more supported as an educator. Learn More about Community Support Financial Resources We provided over $3M in resources to students, educators, and schools in 2024-25. Learn More about Financial Resources 2024-25 Annual Report The theme for our 2024-25 annual report, Voices of Our Schools, reflects the SF Ed Fund’s commitment to grounding our work in the real needs of San Francisco’s public school communities. Through dozens of interviews with principals and school leaders across our highest-benefit schools, our Voices of Our Schools report confirmed that we are investing in the highest-priority areas where we can make the greatest impact. School leaders told us what’s working, what’s missing, and what they need most right now. In 2024-25, we provided more than $3 million in resources to students, educators, and schools; and we doubled the number of students meeting grade level expectations, from 24% to 54%, in just five months with high-impact tutoring provider Chapter One.  Read Annual Report Voices of our Schools • 2025 Assessment Report Now featuring our 2026 Addendum! The 2025–26 Addendum highlights a surge in educator-led initiatives, with 140 applications totaling over $1.14M in requested support for SFUSD’s high-benefit schools. These projects center on three critical pillars: fostering a deep sense of belonging, strengthening academic outcomes, and prioritizing teacher retention. Read Report and Addendum Volunteer for CS Week Help inspire the next generation of technology leaders by joining us Dec. 8-12 to volunteer in classrooms for at least one 1-hour shift. More Information Past Annual Reports 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay Home | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools With your help, we have supported 270,000 students and counting in San Francisco’s public schools over the past 40 years. Donate Now Volunteer Program Areas Quality Learning We work with schools and partners to provide high-quality learning interventions to improve academic outcomes. Learn More Community Support We mobilize a community of corporate and community volunteers to improve student outcomes and give extra support to educators and students. Learn More Financial Resources We provided over $3M in resources to students, educators, and schools in 2024-25. Learn More Impact Voices of our Schools • 2025 Assessment Report - Now featuring our 2026 Addendum! The 2025–26 Addendum highlights a surge in educator-led initiatives, with 140 applications totaling over $1.14M in requested support for SFUSD’s high-benefit schools. These projects center on three critical pillars: fostering a deep sense of belonging, strengthening academic outcomes, and prioritizing teacher retention. Read Report and Addendum 2024-25 Annual Report The theme for our 2024-25 annual report, Voices of Our Schools, reflects the SF Ed Fund’s commitment to grounding our work in the real needs of San Francisco’s public school communities. Through dozens of interviews with principals and school leaders across our highest-benefit schools, our Voices of Our Schools report confirmed that we are investing in the highest-priority areas where we can make the greatest impact. School leaders told us what’s working, what’s missing, and what they need most right now. In 2024-25, we provided more than $3 million in resources to students, educators, and schools; and we doubled the number of students meeting grade level expectations, from 24% to 54%, in just five months with high-impact tutoring provider Chapter One.  Read Annual Report Videos of our Impact The SF Ed Fund's High-Impact Literacy Tutoring Program Featuring Bret Harte Elementary School SF Ed Fund's Volunteer Program Impact Featuring Paul Revere K-8 School Guadalupe Elementary School's New Soccer Turf Made possible by an SF Ed Fund Educator Impact Grant Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay News | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe News Read on for a sampling of the SF Ed Fund's media coverage, our monthly newsletters, and other stories and research that inspire our work Press Blog Newsletters Archive Events San Francisco Education Fund Expands High-Impact Literacy Tutoring to 630 Students This Summer with Crankstart Investment April 23, 2026 The San Francisco Education Fund (SF Ed Fund) today announced new multi-year funding from Crankstart to expand its high-impact literacy tutoring program through provider Chapter One. The investment... March Newsletter: What SF Students Need Right Now March 30, 2026 Educators are showing us what’s possible. With the right support, we can meet this moment together. Thank you for being part of this work and for investing in the future of San Francisco’s students... Volunteer Spotlight: Nandini Ravindran March 11, 2026 At the San Francisco Education Fund, we are fortunate to work with an incredible community of weekly volunteers who show up in classrooms across the city to support students and educators. Through... February Newsletter: Back to Classrooms, Forward for Students February 24, 2026 Like many across San Francisco, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that the teachers’ strike has come to an end and students are back in classrooms. Moments like this remind us just how much our... The 74 Million: In San Francisco, Short Bursts of High-Impact Tutoring Support Young Readers February 19, 2026 The benefits of high-impact tutoring are on full display at this Spanish immersion public school on the edge of San Francisco’s Bernal Heights and Mission District neighborhoods. Flynn introduced... J Serra Unveils Beautiful New Mural, Funded through Educator Impact Grant January 28, 2026 At Junipero Serra Elementary, Community School Coordinator Nisha Kapadia used a school-wide Educator Impact Grant to bring students, staff, and families together to create a large mosaic mural... January Newsletter: High-Impact Tutoring Expansion! January 26, 2026 When we first set our goals for the 2025-26 school year, we dared to imagine providing high-impact tutoring to 3,000 K-5 San Francisco students not yet meeting literacy standards. At the time, that... SF Standard: SFUSD doubles down on private tutors to reach ambitious literacy goal January 25, 2026 Through five- to 15-minute, in-class sessions, the district hopes to get more elementary students reading at grade level. 1 2 3 ... 30 Next Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay Programs | SF Ed Fund Skip to main content About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe About Mission, Vision, Values History Programs Who We Serve Our Team Impact Support For Schools For Volunteers Become a Donor Become a Corporate Partner Become a Fiscal Sponsor News News Events Project Spotlight Donate Volunteer Subscribe Programs quality-learning Quality Learning The SF Ed Fund works with schools and partners to provide high-quality learning interventions to improve academic outcomes. We currently provide quality learning through high-impact literacy tutoring and spearheading the San Francisco Literacy Coalition. High-Impact Literacy Tutoring The SF Ed Fund currently provides high-impact literacy tutoring in 22 Priority Schools . San Francisco faces a profound literacy crisis that needs immediate and continued attention. Nearly half of K-12 students across SFUSD are not yet meeting literacy standards, and that number is as high as 90% in many of our Priority Schools . Among third graders, the numbers are especially alarming – only 7% of English Language Learners, 26% of Latinx students, and 19% of Black students met literacy standards in the latest state California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment.  According to Stanford’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA), high-impact literacy tutoring has proven to be the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning (see chart below). NSSA defines high-impact literacy tutoring as three or more sessions per week with a trained, consistent instructor using high-quality, science-of-reading backed materials. The results are compelling: Studies show that tutoring can increase student achievement by the equivalent of three to 15 months of learning. Since launching its high-impact tutoring program five years ago, the SF Ed Fund has delivered high-impact tutoring to more than 7,000 students across the district. Data Source: Stanford's NSSA The SF Ed Fund works with NSSA and schools to vet providers, then with schools to qualify and select student participants, and finally with schools and providers on implementation and evaluation. This model is unique to the SF Ed Fund, and is school-centered to ensure a continuous cycle of feedback and improvements. In schools supported by SF Ed Fund’s high-impact tutoring program during the 2024-25 school year, results were significant. In just five months, participating students meeting grade-level reading standards more than doubled, from 24% to 54%. At one school, the share of participating first graders reading at or above grade level nearly quadrupled, from 15% to 59%. Thank you to our generous 2025-26 funders. Literacy Coalition The San Francisco Literacy Coalition unites community partners to provide strategically coordinated, highly effective reading and writing support to students from pre-K through 5th grade to increase literacy achievement.   The San Francisco Literacy Coalition: Aligns the efforts of literacy providers by coordinating services and facilitating the exchange of insights. Provides on-the-ground support and coordination at schools with high populations of historically marginalized students. Convenes stakeholders to take collective action to raise literacy achievement across the education system. Together, we are building a foundation for lifelong learning and success for every child in our community. Thank you to our generous funders! sfliteracycoalition.org community-support Community Support The SF Ed Fund mobilizes a community of corporate and community volunteers to improve student outcomes and give extra support to educators and students. Weekly volunteers provide educators with the support they need to create classroom environments where students feel safe and connected. Corporate partners also help by partnering with schools to bring extra support like setting up classrooms for the first day of school, providing career exposure to students, and increasing morale throughout the year. How the SF Ed Fund provides community support: Tutor and Classroom Support Volunteers Mindfulness Volunteers Mentors Corporate Volunteers financial-resources Financial Resources Schools need more financial resources to address learning needs and opportunity gaps. Grants provide resources, help educators expand their practices, and create joyful experiential learning opportunities for students in Priority Schools . Similarly, additional funding for student clubs at high-benefit schools helps students feel supported and connected to their community. Finally, funding through other fiscal sponsorship opportunities can also provide additional learning, wellness, and enrichment opportunities that contribute to positive outcomes for students. How the SF Ed Fund provides financial resources: Educator Grants Student Club Grants Fiscal Sponsorships Thank you to our generous 2024-25 funders and partners! Sign up for our Mailing List Name First Name Last Name Email Email Type Personal Work Alternate Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It Takes a Community Advancing equitable education for SFUSD students, educators, and schools Donate Volunteer Visit our Facebook page Visit our LinkedIn page Visit our YouTube channel Visit our Instagram page San Francisco Education Fund 650 Mission Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Contact 415.695.5400 [email protected] Our Mission Our History Our Team Our Programs Our Impact Who We Serve For Schools For Volunteers Donate Today Matching Gift News Events { this.show = true; }, 2000); } }, dismiss() { this.show = false; localStorage.setItem('newsletterPopupDismissed', 'true'); this.hasBeenDismissed = true; } }" x-cloak class="relative z-50"> Close Sign up for the SF Ed Fund's monthly newsletter Subscribe Now Maybe Later We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. By clicking "Okay," you agree to our website's cookie use. Okay