The Ed. Fund was founded in 1983 by a group of dedicated
parents who
wanted to ensure that classrooms had the resources they lost as a
result of Proposition 13. That year, The Ed. Fund raised $3000 in
grants, and gave $3000 away in mini-grants to teachers. Since then, The
Ed. Fund has been the major partner to the West Contra Costa Unified
School District to infuse resources into schools, classrooms, and after
school programs. The Ed. Fund has always given funds directly to
teachers and students to ensure their success.
We advocate for excellence in education. We assist schools in
providing
high-quality learning experiences, we promote community engagement and
investment in education, and we support student access to educational
opportunities.
The Ed Fund invests in our schools through grants made directly to public school
teachers; arts and music programs; college scholarships for high
school seniors; and teacher awards
that recognize excellence. The Ed. Fund is also a community partner to and acts as
fiscal sponsor for several agencies serving students in West County
public schools.
Over the past 25 years, The Ed. Fund has helped West County public
schools by:
- Awarding over $2,000,000 in grants and programs directly to schools
- Giving nearly $400,000 in college scholarships
- Providing resources to over 5,000 educators
- Serving as the non-profit umbrella for over 50 education-focused community groups
To learn more about our programs, click here.