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The Giving Campaign

PIEDMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Giving Campaign

Purpose: The Piedmont Education Foundation's primary annual fundraising initiative to provide sustained financial support to Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD).

Geographic Scope: Piedmont, California

Background: The Giving Campaign is PUSD's most important fundraiser. The district depends on PEF funding of approximately $1.8 million annually (as of 2015). Recent campaigns have raised $2.1 million (2018-19) to $2.5 million goals.

Key Statistics:

2016-2017: $2,474,233 grant approved

2018-19: Record $500,000 raised in first two weeks

Funds represent approximately 8% of the District's annual budget

Focus Areas: The grant supports:

Tier 1 (Ongoing Programs/Teachers): Class size reduction, counseling, electives at middle and high school, classroom aides, math and science educators, art teachers

Tier 2 (Instructional Support): Instructional materials, professional and curriculum development, student support services, short-term pilot programs, K-12 wellness programs, assemblies, field trips

Programs across K-12 including visual and performing arts, athletics, technology, libraries, and counseling services

Eligibility: Open to Piedmont community including current parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, and community members without children

Grant-Making Process: Administered through a 21-member PEF Grants Committee including board members and community representatives who meet with the Superintendent to align funding with district priorities and LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) goals.

Contact:

Piedmont Education Foundation

401 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611

510-653-1816

info@piedmontedfoundation.org

How to Apply

1. Donation Methods:
- Donate online at www.piedmontedfoundation.org/donate
- Mail-in donations
- Installment payment plans available
- Stock donations accepted
- Matching gift programs available

2. Timeline:
- Campaign typically launches in September
- Runs through end of calendar year
- Lawn signs provided to donors who give before November 1

3. Flexible Giving Options:
- Donations of any size accepted
- Installment payment plans available
- Pledge options

4. Tax Benefits:
- Tax-deductible donations (PEF is registered 501(c)3, Tax ID #94-6426176)

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