Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation

FundraisingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees

The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) is a small nonprofit based in Atherton, California, that supports the Menlo Park City School District by raising private funds for the district's Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll, and Hillview schools. It collaborates with parents, local businesses, and other community members to provide resources that complement public funding, including high-quality teachers, a comprehensive educational program, and innovative teaching approaches. The organization operates as a tax-exempt California non-profit, public benefit corporation and emphasizes fundraising in a way that fosters a cooperative community and raises awareness of private support for public education. Founded in 1982, MPAEF reflects a long-standing local commitment to the district and its schools in Atherton. In March 2020, the foundation launched MPCSD Helps, an initiative to assist district families in need with essentials such as housing, health care, financial support, gift cards, and food pantry staples. Through its activities, MPAEF aims to sustain educational opportunities beyond what public dollars alone make possible, relying on participation from parents, families, teachers, staff, businesses, and other community members.

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