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SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-4568396
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Logo for "SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS"

SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-4568396
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts in California, having paid a total of $13.5 million in grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS' MISSION IS TO BUILD PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPROT SFUSD'S MISSION AND VISION TO ENSURE EACH AND EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO THE QUALITY INSTRUCTION AND EQUITABLE SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. SPARK FOCUSES ON KEY STRATEGIC PRIORITY FUNDRAISING AREAS INCLUDING: LEARNING, INNOVATION, EQUITY, ACCESS, WELLNESS, AND TALENT.
Total Funding Given

$13.5M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$6.9M
Median 2nd year grant
$10.5M
C
Cheryl King
Board Member
M
Mark Reisbaum
Board Member
G
Ginny Fang
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No. SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS give?
SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6.9 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS make each year?
In 2024, SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $13.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS fund recently?
In 2024, SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN FRANCISCO EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
SPARK SF PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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