Our Mission
To champion equitable public education for students, families, and our community. Through grants, volunteers and STEM programs, we center equity for the benefit of our students and the entire community.
Our Vision
A future where public schools support students of all identities and life experiences to thrive in school and in life.
Our Values
- We strive for universal success while focusing our efforts in areas of greatest need.
- We build community through collaboration.
- We foster innovation and invest in learning.
- We embrace diversity and foster unity.
- We center human dignity while practicing generosity.
- We respond to emerging needs while prioritizing systems change.
Our Theory of Change
In the spring of 2022, we worked with staff, board, Teaching & Learning Advisors & Community Advisors to build out this Theory of Change. It will focus and guide our work over the next 3-5 years.
Our History
The Berkeley Public Schools Fund (then Berkeley Public Education Foundation) was established in 1983, when Proposition 13 tax restructuring began impacting public schools. A group of Berkeley parents and community leaders, concerned about the diminishing resources for public schools, created the Berkeley Public Schools Fund.
Starting with grants, followed by volunteers, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund has been a reliable resource for educators and for the broader community interested in supporting public education, since its founding.
The Schools Fund is entirely supported by contributions from individuals and businesses in the community. Funds are directed to support students through grants for teachers, training and matching volunteers with teachers, and for specific purposes designated by fiscal sponsorship arrangements.
Year to year, operating costs for the Schools Fund are 20-30 percent of our budget.
Staff

Contact:
schoolsfund@berkeley.net
Diane Dew
Finance & Grants Manager

Contact:
gretahadley@berkeley.net
Greta Hadley
Development Officer

Contact:
sallymclaughlin@berkeley.net
Sally McLaughlin
Program Manager—Schools Support Volunteers

Contact:
jisselpoblete@berkeley.net
Jissel Poblete
Program Manager—Classroom Volunteers

Contact:
erinrhoades@berkeley.net
Erin Rhoades
Executive Director

Contact:
duffyross@berkeley.net
Duffy Ross
Deputy Director

Contact:
angiewon@berkeley.net
Angie Won
STEM Program Manager & Assistant Finance Manager

Contact:
elizepeda@berkeley.net
Elizabeth Zepeda
Communications Manager
Board

Lea Baechler-Brabo
Board Member

Maya Glenn
Board Member

Tasha Henneman
Board Member

Madan Kumar
Board Member

Oscar Luna
Board Member

Bobby Lutzker
Board Member

Yasi Nouri Massih
Board Member

Reynaldo Santa Cruz
Board Member

Dennis Schrag
Board Member

Lynna Tsou
Board Member

Marsha Weintraub
Board Member
Founding Members

Mary Friedman
Board Member

Allan ``Chuck`` Miller
Board Member
Alumni Advisors

John Caner
Board Member

Laurie Capitelli
Emeritus Advisor

Marisita Jarvis
Board Member

Chris Hudson
Board Member

Karen McKie
Emeritus Advisor

Ruben Lizardo
Board Member

Josh Miller
Board Member

Locke Schultz Jaeger
Board Member

Abby Smith
Board Chair
Alumni Advisors
Margaret Corrigan
Candice Eggers
Calvin Eng
Irene Hegarty
Jaime Hernandez
Patricia Kates
Carol Olson
Annual Reports
Office Location
2020 Bonar Street, Suite 130
Berkeley, CA 94702
Call Us
510.644.6244
Email Us
schoolsfund@berkeley.net
Donation
& Mailing Address
PO Box 2066
Berkeley, CA 94702
Tax ID
Tax ID #94-2918219