Berkeley Public Schools Fund
Berkeley Public Schools Fund
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About this organization
Mission
To champion equitable public education for students, families, and our community. Through grants and volunteer programs, we center equity for the benefit of our students and the entire community.
About
The Berkeley Public Schools Funds largest program expenditure is for Board directed grants to support classroom teaching and student learning in Berkeleys 19 public schools, serving over 9,500 students. The Fund awards grants for over 400 projects and activities providing academic support and enrichment, many of which are equity focused. Grants support equipment and supply purchases for all subjects and disciplines; field trips to cultural scientific, environmental and natural history venues; visiting artists or other specialists; book and curriculum purchases; gardening, cooking and nutrition programs; special grants to outside organizations providing support and enrichment in Berkeleys schools; funding for science professional development for K-5 teachers; and funding for the local symphony to teach and perform for K-5 students. By subject, the largest areas of funding are for arts enrichment and math and science.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To improve the education of students in all berkeley's pre k-12th grade public schools through direct grants and community partnerships.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To improve the education of students in all berkeley's pre k-12th grade public schools through direct grants and community partnerships.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO Box 2066, Berkeley, CA, 94702.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 5 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $154,782.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $298,977 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $80,952 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.