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.

Our Initiatives
Our Multi-Year Commitments to the Highest Priorities for Students
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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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