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    Invest in SFUSD

    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.

    Spark leverages philanthropic investment to pilot new approaches, propel promising ideas, and scale proven practices across the district—demonstrating the power and lasting impact of public-private partnership.

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    Volunteer

    With just one hour, once a week, you can make a difference. As a school volunteer, you serve as a caring adult figure in a student’s life and help your student develop the skills they need to succeed.
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    Donate

    A donation to Spark SF Public Schools supports the district's priority initiatives and urgent fundraising needs. Will you donate to advance Access, Learning, Equity, Talent, Innovation, and Wellness?
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    Advise

    Families, community members and staff can serve on councils and committees that advise the Board of Education on policy issues.
    Advisory Councils & Committees
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    Support a Classroom

    DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. SFUSD teachers create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you. So far, donors have funded over 14,000 projects within SFUSD.
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    Ways to Give

    Our philanthropic partners are essential to our vision for student success, and we want your investment to advance your personal (or organizational) goals. That’s why it's important to choose the right way of giving for you.
    Learn About the Many Ways to Give

    This page was last updated on April 6, 2026