Oak Park Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides crucial financial support to all of the Oak Park Schools,  filling the gap between state funding and the per-pupil cost of educating our kids. The importance of our foundation cannot be understated. Philanthropy is the single revenue source for which we have total control and is essential to the success of our District. Oak Park’s high standard of living results in our schools receiving among some of the lowest in state funding per pupil in California – 551st out of 946 school districts. And while state funding pays for the basics, it does not pay for programs that ensure educational excellence and give our students the most competitive edge in a future job market and in life. For Oak Park Schools to sustain the high quality education that makes it one of California’s highest-performing school districts, we must significantly increase the funding through philanthropic gifts from parents and our community. Oak Park Education Foundation would not be the organization that it is today without the generosity of time and donations from our dedicated families, volunteers, board members, staff, and community partners.

There are many ways you can help OPEF enhance educational experiences  for students in the Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD).  Please consider making a charitable contribution at one of the Donor Levels below to support our schools, joining OPEF at an upcoming event, or volunteering your time and talent. Between technology needs, theater programs at the middle school, and the part time college & career counselor for the high school, your meaningful gift this year will go a long way to support your child and all the students in the Oak Park Unified School District.

Donor Levels:

Elite: $5,000+

Champion: $2,500 - $4,999

Leader: $1,000 - $2,499

Partner: $500 - $999

Supporter: $365 - $499

Advocate: $100 - $364