Over 10 Years Of Impact

Spark SF Public Schools is the official public foundation for the San Francisco Unified School District.

Our community has invested over $160M in San Francisco public schools over the past decade to ensure every student can thrive.

We’re putting philanthropy to work across teaching and learning, equity, and whole-child support to drive lasting, system-wide change in San Francisco’s public schools.

Our Mission

We are champions of public education

Our mission is to champion great public schools in San Francisco for all children to realize their brightest potential.

Spark SF Public Schools is the official public foundation for the San Francisco Unified School District, mobilizing philanthropic and community investment in San Francisco’s public education system to ensure every SFUSD student has access to an excellent education.

Spark leverages philanthropic support to pilot new ventures, propel promising ideas, and scale proven practices across the district. Our work exemplifies the durable impact and collective power of public private partnerships.

Our Focus Areas

We invest philanthropic funds in three priority focus areas to catalyze lasting, systemic change in San Francisco’s public school system.

Advancing Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Students and teachers are at the heart of our work. We pilot new ventures, propel promising ideas, and scale proven practices across the district, all in the name of excellence in teaching and learning.

Uplifting Equity

Equitable access to an excellent education is a fundamental civil right. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that each and every child receives the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

Serving the Whole Child

By addressing the comprehensive needs of children, schools help foster stronger communities. When children feel connected and supported, they are more likely to contribute positively to their communities, both in school and later in life.

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Our Initiatives

Our Multi-Year Commitments to the Highest Priorities for Students

Ready, Set, Read!

A 3-year, $5 million initiative investing to dramatically improving literacy proficiency in SFUSD by providing teachers the evidence-based tools and robust support to maximize teaching and learning success in the classroom.

Ready, Set, Read!

A 3-year, $5 million initiative investing to dramatically improving literacy proficiency in SFUSD by providing teachers the evidence-based tools and robust support to maximize teaching and learning success in the classroom.

Ready, Set, Read!

A 3-year, $5 million initiative investing to dramatically improving literacy proficiency in SFUSD by providing teachers the evidence-based tools and robust support to maximize teaching and learning success in the classroom.

Mission Bay Hub

The Mission Bay Hub is an advanced bridge into Health, Life Sciences, and other STEM-aligned fields, with Mission Bay serving as the ultimate classroom. Students are supported as agents of change, taking on real world challenges.

Mission Bay Hub

The Mission Bay Hub is an advanced bridge into Health, Life Sciences, and other STEM-aligned fields, with Mission Bay serving as the ultimate classroom. Students are supported as agents of change, taking on real world challenges.

Mission Bay Hub

The Mission Bay Hub is an advanced bridge into Health, Life Sciences, and other STEM-aligned fields, with Mission Bay serving as the ultimate classroom. Students are supported as agents of change, taking on real world challenges.

Every Day Counts

Every Day Counts augments critical SFUSD programs to reduce chronic absenteeism and cultivate a sense of belonging in all SFUSD students. This fall, we launched Be Here!, a city-wide student attendance and belonging campaign. Join us today!

Every Day Counts

Every Day Counts augments critical SFUSD programs to reduce chronic absenteeism and cultivate a sense of belonging in all SFUSD students. This fall, we launched Be Here!, a city-wide student attendance and belonging campaign. Join us today!

Every Day Counts

Every Day Counts augments critical SFUSD programs to reduce chronic absenteeism and cultivate a sense of belonging in all SFUSD students. This fall, we launched Be Here!, a city-wide student attendance and belonging campaign. Join us today!

Mental Health Initiative

The DCYF-SFUSD Middle School Beacon Centers Mental Health Initiative provides culturally-relevant mental health and wellness services for thousands of middle school students through comprehensive health education and direct clinical services.

Mental Health Initiative

The DCYF-SFUSD Middle School Beacon Centers Mental Health Initiative provides culturally-relevant mental health and wellness services for thousands of middle school students through comprehensive health education and direct clinical services.

Mental Health Initiative

The DCYF-SFUSD Middle School Beacon Centers Mental Health Initiative provides culturally-relevant mental health and wellness services for thousands of middle school students through comprehensive health education and direct clinical services.

Meet the amazing Spark SF Public Schools community!

Over the past decade over 4,300 members of the community have invested together with Spark to support San Francisco’s public schools. Hear about their impact and join us!

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Dedicated to change.

At Spark SF Public Schools we are passionate about advancing excellence in education. We create opportunities that make a real and lasting difference by connecting our philanthropic partners to the strategic priorities of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). When we connect all of the right elements, our collective impact is limitless.

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Ten Years of Spark. Ten Years of Impact.

In 2015, Spark SF Public Schools was founded on a simple idea: when a city invests in its public schools, students thrive, families are strong, and all of San Francisco prospers.

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Path to Math: SFUSD Mathletes Unite!

With new Crankstart grant funding, Spark was thrilled to launch a pilot program this year to support math excellence at SFUSD. Funding supported SFUSD elementary and middle school teams competing in various math competitions, covering registration fees, competition practice materials, snacks (important!), and other associated costs. In total, 83 SFUSD middle school students participated in math competitions this school year.

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Spark Spotlight: AAALI Celebrates 10 Years of Black Brilliance

At Spark, we have a front-row seat to the complexities of public education. Through it all, we remain steadfast in our belief that strong public schools are fundamental to the success of our city and a cornerstone of our democracy.

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