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The BASIC Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The BASIC Fund

Overview:
The BASIC Fund has a clear vision to open the door to as many families in need as possible by filling empty seats in private and parochial schools that lead to graduation rates of more than 95%.

Background:

Founded in 1998

Founders: Jim McCarthy, Arthur Rock, and the late John Walton

Mission-driven organization focused on educational equity

Geographic Scope:

Bay Area, California

In the Bay Area, there are thousands of empty seats in private and parochial schools

Focus Areas:

Helping low-income Bay Area families find viable education alternatives for their children

Providing a solid foundation in early education

Partnership-based approach with three main stakeholders: parents, children, and schools

Eligibility:

Low-income Bay Area families

Families seeking private or parochial school education alternatives for their children

Philosophy:
The Founders' vision was to offer children of low-income families a solid foundation in their early education. Further, that the best way to achieve this was to partner with three main stakeholders: parents, children, and schools.