Who We Are
Our mission is to champion great public schools in San Francisco so every child can 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. We bring together philanthropy, business, SFUSD, and community to ensure all children in San Francisco have access to an excellent and equitable public education.
Since our founding in 2015, Spark has raised and directed more than $160 million in private support to advance excellence in teaching and learning, uplift equity, and build whole-child wellness and belonging across our school system.
How We Work:
In partnership with SFUSD’s Superintendent of Schools, Spark identifies pivotal opportunities within SFUSD’s highest priority student outcome initiatives where philanthropic dollars can act as a catalyst to exponentially amplify success in driving significantly better student outcomes across San Francisco’s public school system.
Spark leverages philanthropic investment to pilot new approaches, propel promising ideas, and scale proven practices across the district.
Our work exemplifies the durable impact and collective power of public-private partnerships.

Fundraising
Spark partners with private foundations, corporations, and individuals in support of SFUSD. More than 95% of all investments go directly to support district programs.
Accountability
Spark is governed by a board of directors that partners with the SF Board of Education to monitor how the district is using its investments and to ensure a high degree of transparency and accountability.
Strategic Alignment
Spark initiatives are strategically aligned with the district's long-term goals, including Vision 2025, its strategic plan and the Superintendent's priority areas. We also ensure that all investments to Spark are aligned with our partners’ goals and priorities.
Impact
When you support Spark we know you want a return on investment. Spark applies resources in targeted ways to address the inequitable student outcomes across the district and create immediate and long-term impact.
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