Berkeley Public Schools Fund
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 12/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-2918219
Organization Overview
Berkeley Public Schools Fund is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Berkeley Public Schools Fund employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Public Schools Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Berkeley Public Schools Fund generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Berkeley Public Schools Fund has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $4,987,389. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CHAMPION EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH GRANTS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, WE CENTER EQUITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR STUDENTS AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOLS FUND PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ADVISORY SERVICES FOR SPECIAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES AND HELD BY THE SCHOOLS FUND TO BE USED FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. FUNDS SUPPORT LARGE PROJECTS, SUCH AS A PARTNERSHIP WITH BAYER HEALTHCARE FOR K-8 SCIENCE EDUCATION; STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, COMMUNITY-SPONSORED SCHOOL PROJECTS AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS.
THE BERKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUNDS LARGEST PROGRAM EXPENDITURE IS FOR GRANTS TO SUPPORT TEACHING AND STUDENT LEARNING IN BERKELEYS 19 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SERVING OVER 9,500 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOLS FUND AWARDS GRANTS FOR PROJECTS THAT HELP LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR OUR STUDENTS, IN THE AREAS OF DIGITAL EQUITY, POSITIVE RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, EQUITABLE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, INCLUSIVE AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT INSTRUCTION AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE SCHOOLS FUND REMOVED OBSTACLES TO DISTANCE LEARNING BY DISTRIBUTING COMPUTERS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH BASIC NEEDS THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEERS. THE SCHOOLS FUND ALSO ASSISTED THE DISTRICT WITH PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING A MORE ROBUST SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN THE SUMMER OF 2021 THROUGH CONTRACTING OUT ONE OF ITS EMPLOYEES.
THE BERKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUND MANAGES BERKELEY SCHOOLS VOLUNTEERS, THE LARGEST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN THE BERKELEY SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS AND PLACES OVER A THOUSAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS EACH YEAR IN CLASSROOMS, LIBRARIES, GARDENS, PLAYGROUNDS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MORE THAN TRIPLED IN SIZE, ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING TECH SUPPORT, FOOD DELIVERY, TRANSLATION AND MENTORING. THIS EXPANDED ROLE OF BERKELEY SCHOOLS VOLUNTEERS WILL CONTINUE AFTER THE PANDEMIC. THE SCHOOLS FUND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FINGERPRINTING VOLUNTEERS. REVENUE FROM THESE SERVICES IS LISTED ABOVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Rhoades Executive Director | 32 | $88,244 | |
Madan Kumar Chair-Program | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Oscar Luna Treas.chair Fin | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Joshua Miller Board Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Anna Bellomo Chair - Develop | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Tasha Henneman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $256 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $235,997 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,841,424 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $221,337 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,144,877 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $55,050 |
| Investment income | $2,997 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,047 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,664 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,232,812 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,046,683 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $347,931 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,244 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $397,410 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,260 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,269 |
| Fees for services: Management | $700 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,407 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $420 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,408 |
| Information technology | $8,120 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,718 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $845 |
| Insurance | $5,147 |
| All other expenses | $1,931 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,049,927 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,542,408 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,600 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,525 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,868 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $985 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,561,386 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,584 |
| Grants payable | $48,491 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $95,075 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $698,601 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $767,710 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,561,386 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Berkeley Public Schools Fund has awarded $755,189 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST PURPOSE: Support for teachers and students | $489,136 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: fiscal sponsor for Jocelyn's Corner | $97,208 |
PLAYGROUND KINGS CAMP LLC PURPOSE: Distance Learning Pod for students | $59,045 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: Distance Learning Pod for students | $56,800 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: Science pgms for elem. students | $25,000 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: Writing Support for students | $21,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Berkeley Public Schools Fund has recieved totaling $374,444.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $182,893 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,082 |
Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: OTHER PROGRAMS | $31,000 |
Bowden Family Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $30,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,500 |
Abeles Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES | $15,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Synergy Academies Los Angeles, CA | $22,403,920 | $21,618,793 |
San Diego Jewish Academy San Diego, CA | $60,657,178 | $18,702,706 |
Curtis School Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $75,927,733 | $19,348,920 |
Excel Academy Charter Schools San Marcos, CA | $11,403,735 | $18,058,297 |
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $97,517,378 | $23,043,510 |
Oregonians For Online Education Inc Scio, OR | $4,402,348 | $19,081,202 |
Willows Community School Culver City, CA | $69,044,375 | $19,353,304 |
Head Start Of Lane County Springfield, OR | $2,527,429 | $16,579,600 |
Hawking Steam Charter Schools Inc Chula Vista, CA | $87,803,315 | $18,115,527 |
Stem Preparatory Schools Inc Los Angeles, CA | $15,250,781 | $22,306,511 |
San Jacinto Valley Academy Inc San Jacinto, CA | $34,100,540 | $18,923,540 |
Delphi Schools Inc Sheridan, OR | $68,746,624 | $17,868,394 |