INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE Education for all Annual Report 2022-2023
2 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Spark SF Public Schools is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building private financial support and partnerships to advance the strategic priorities of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) so that each and every child receives the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century. Spark leverages philanthropy to pilot new programs, propel promising ideas, and scale high-leverage practices across the district, all in service of driving innovation and achieving equity across San Francisco’s public school system. Mission Statement We ignite
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 3 potential. raised for SFUSD since 2015 of each dollar raised in FY23 went directly to SFUSD programs disbursed to SFUSD programs in FY23 2,446 community and business partners have invested in SPARK since 2015 $51.6M raised for SFUSD Strategic Initiatives since 2018 49,560 students served by Spark-funded initiatives this year Highlights $123M+ 90% $12.9M
4 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 of the funds Spark raised in FY23 went directly to support the education of our public school students. 90%
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 5 Board of Directors Letter from the Chair Who We Serve Total Funds Raised Our Impact Stories of Impact Superintendent’s 21st Century Scholarship Awards Looking Ahead Financials Donor List 6 7 11 12 14 18 30 32 35 36 Table of Contents
6 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Mark Reisbaum Chair Philanthropy Advisor, Reisbaum Consulting Diana Campoamor Vice Chair, and Co Chair, Governance & Recruitment Committee Founder, Nuestra America Fund Sylvia Yee Vice Chair, and Co Chair, Fundraising Committee Senior Advisor, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Iris Hu Treasurer and Co Chair, Finance Committee Community Volunteer Jared Joiner Secretary, and Co Chair, Finance Committee Director Practice to Product, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Jennifer Albert Member, Finance and Audit Committee Principal, Hall Capital Partners LLC Karling Aguilera-Fort Associate Superintendent of Education Services, SFUSD Jackie Chen Member, Finance Committee Financial Services Officer, SFUSD Tony Emerson-Zetina, Ed. L.D. Co Chair, Governance and Recruitment Senior Program Officer, Crankstart Foundation Kalpana Ettenson Chair, Communications Committee Senior Director, Cisco Amy Graff Member, Communications Committee Senior News Producer, SFGate Cheryl King Chair, Audit Committee Senior Vice President, Business Development, LM Capital Group Ay’Anna Moody Member, Finance and Audit Committee Senior Director of Social Impact, Golden State Warriors Katherine Orr Co Chair, Fundraising Committee Math Coach, SFUSD Dr. Matt Wayne Superintendent of Schools, SFUSD Board of Directors
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 7 As we reflect on the past year, it is with great enthusiasm and gratitude that we share this Annual Report with you. Serving as the Board Chair of Spark, over the years, I have witnessed the unwavering commitment of our community to ignite positive change and cultivate a brighter future for San Francisco’s public schools. Together, with an upswell of support from nearly 2,500 partners, Spark has invested over $123 million into educational excellence for our students. Throughout the pages of this report, you will find stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration. Spark has been a catalyst for transformative initiatives, supporting our educators, engaging families, and empowering students to reach their full potential. As we embark on another year of shaping minds and building futures, I extend my heartfelt thanks to each member of the Spark community— educators, parents, students, volunteers, and partners. I also would be remiss if I were not to recognize the dedication of Spark’s remarkable Board of Directors - your leadership, passion and commitment fuel the engine of positive change in our schools. Finally, I am delighted to announce and welcome, Ginny Fang, as the new President of Spark SF Public Schools. Her visionary leadership and depth of experience at the intersection of the public and private sectors will undoubtedly help catapult Spark into its next chapter of achievement in galvanizing community resources towards outstanding student success. Let this Annual Report serve as a testament to the incredible journey we are on together. May it inspire us to reach even greater heights in the coming year, lighting the way for a brighter and more equitable future for all. With gratitude and anticipation, Letter from the Chair Mark Reisbaum Spark Board Chair
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Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 11 132 Schools 88.1% Graduation Rate 49,560 Students Students Enrolled | Demographics Who We Serve African American 6% American Indian <1% Asian 33% Filipino 3% Latinx 32% Pacific Islander <1% White 12% Multi-Racial 9% Declined to state 4% Special Education Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Language Learners 25.3% 14.3% 47.3% of enrolled students of enrolled students of enrolled students
12 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Total Funds Raised Since its inception, Spark has raised over $123M to support SFUSD-led programs and initiatives that accelerate improved student outcomes in 6 core target areas: learning excellence, equity, access to technology, innovation, wellness, and educator talent. Since 2018, through our Strategic Initiatives Fund, Spark has provided multi-year funding for Superintendent-led priority initiatives, deepening impact with a longer investment horizon. Through our Excellence in Education Fund, Spark effectively channels significant resources to swiftly address district needs across the educational ecosystem, such as school site support, literacy, professional development, student wellness, scholarships, research/evaluation and more. total raised in FY23 across all initiatives & programs $11.6M 12 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 total raised for SFUSD since 2015 $123M+
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 13 “Spark’s impact is undeniable in its depth and breadth. On behalf of our students and team at SFUSD, thank you to Spark SF Public Schools’ community partners for their steadfast commitment to excellence in public education.” – Dr. Matthew Wayne SFUSD Superintendent AAALI | $1,139,739 (African American Achievement and Leadership Initiative) Educator | $6,487,850 Pipeline PITCH | $6,388,451 Career | $7,843,866 Pathways Initiate | $3,340,764 Wonder STEM | $6,687,798 Computer Science Middle Schools | $3,467,340 Mental Health Initiative COVID | $5,438,594 Rapid Response Funds SF Unified Access | $10,861,590 Strategic Initiatives Fund 13 $51.6M 5 Year Total since 2018
14 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Our Impact: Strategic Initiatives As the SFUSD’s non-profit organization, Spark is the critical conduit to channel substantial individual, corporate, grant and philanthropic contributions to the most important priorities identified by district leadership. By making long term investments, these Spark-funded strategic initiatives spark significant impact in equity, learning, access, innovation, educator talent, and wellness. Spark equity Investing in historically underserved school communities to help create conditions of educational success for ALL students. 84% of dual enrolled students received a passing grade 42% received an “A” letter grade 100% of parents and students reported “Likely” or “Very Likely” to recommend program +7% average increase in reading proficiency +6% average increase in math proficiency African American Achievement & Leadership Initiative PITCH Initiative Black Star Rising STEM Summer Achievement Black Star Rising Freedom Academy Black students, at PITCH schools, achieved a higher average increase in reading and math proficiency rates
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 15 K-3rd grade classrooms provided with Chromebook carts with 1:1 student-todevice ratio 695 Spark access Spark learning Investing in updated Computer Science curriculum and high-demand/high-wage career pathways that reflect future career opportunities in STEM/technology and post-secondary success. 100% of students now have access to Computer Science courses 3X increase in # of students taking and passing the AP CS exam 2X increase in # female students taking Computer Science 627% increase in Career Pathway internships (167 in 2018 to 1,215 in 2022) 36% increase in students participating in Career Technical Education Providing access to technology for all SFUSD students, especially those furthest from opportunity. 90% Up to 90% of Grades 4-12 had Chromebooks assigned across SFUSD
16 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Spark talent “I love being a teacher more than words can describe and I am beyond blessed to have come across Pathway to fulfill my purpose in life.” - Michelle Brieceño-Reyes Pathway Teacher Supporting the integration of evidence-based updated middle school learning structures and practices that remove barriers and yield deeper learning across all 13 middle schools, such as technology integration, project-based modules, and socio-emotional learning. Supporting diverse Educator Pipeline to prepare and retain credentialed teachers and administrators from a wide range of backgrounds who are prepared to excel in SFUSD classrooms. 77% of SFUSD middle schools have completed integration of the new middle school design with full integration expected by 2025 85% of middle schoolers now have access to elective courses 66% of middle schoolers have increased access to acceleration courses 94% of teachers in the SFUSD Teacher Pathway program return for a second year and 84% for a third of Teacher Pathway graduates from recent cohort were teachers of color 80% Spark innovation
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 17 Spark wellness Expanding access to quality nutrition and wellness services to provide a holistic school environment that promotes and protects student health, wellness, and socialemotional growth “I really believe our students are our future and we need to make sure we are investing in them. We depend on philanthropy so that we can be innovative and show up for our students in this time. ” of SFUSD’s 13 middle schools as well as three K-8 schools on track to provide clinical one-on-one and group mental health services through dedicated school-site Wellness Centers by 2026 100% 17 – Ay’Anna Moody Spark SF Public Schools Board Member Senior Director of Social Impact, Golden State Warriors
18 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Black Star Rising Black Star Rising, a program of the African American Achievement and Leadership Initiative (AAALI), supported by Spark, is a groundbreaking high school readiness and success program designed to engage and prepare African American students (grades 8-12) in San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) for postsecondary STEM courses and STEM careers through direct math and science instruction, credit recovery, early college coursework, STEM career exposure, and an internship that introduces students to workplace readiness skills. All BSR courses are taught by Black credentialed mathematicians and paraprofessionals. Students who participate in BSR are also provided the opportunity to engage and apply hands-on skills alongside Black STEM professionals from UCSF and other college access professionals. Stories of Impact Increasing African American Achievement Goal: Increase Black student access and engagement in rigorous STEM courses, and improve STEM outcomes. Black Star Rising Impact 88% of students completed BSR Freedom Academy 2022-23, an increase of 18 percentage points from 2021-22 of students completed BSR STEM Summer 2022-23, an increase of 7 percentage points from 2021-22 86% 92% avg daily attendance rate (BSR Freedom Academy) avg daily attendance rate (BSR STEM Summer) 95% 84% of Dual Enrollment students earned a passing grade of Dual Enrollment students earned an “A” 42% of Dual Enrollment students earned a “B” 26% High and Increasing Completion Rates High Daily Attendance Strong Student Academic Outcomes - BSR STEM Summer
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 19 We are deeply grateful to the Bayer Fund, Golden State Warriors Foundation, Goodwin Memorial Trust, LinkedIn, PCL Construction and Salesforce for their support of the African American Achievement and Leadership Initiative. When I walked into Algebra in the 9th grade, I already felt comfortable with it and knew that I could succeed. This feeling of success continues now that I’m taking Geometry.” – Michael Lowe 15 years old Mission High School Sophomore and Black Star Rising Graduate 19
20 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Ten-Year Transformation for SF Public Schools Since 2013, Salesforce has invested over $72 million in Spark SF Public Schools, supporting the transformation of public education at the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) through the Salesforce-SFUSD STEM Leadership Initiative. Targeting strategic education initiatives such as STEM Computer Science, the partnership has accelerated movement toward SFUSD’s Vision 2025, preparing students for 21st-century learning and careers. Stories of Impact Impact Across a Decade Over the past 10 years, the Salesforce-SFUSD STEM Leadership Initiative has: Created and implemented a replicable PK-12 Computer Science curriculum Raised math and science achievement for underserved students Trained hundreds of new teachers for most-challenging-to-fill positions Redesigned SFUSD’s entire middle grades to ensure equitable access to electives and acceleration courses for ALL students Empowered school principals to innovate through the Principals Innovation Fund Fostered community ties through volunteerism in our public school In 2013, less than half of all middle grade schools had Wi-Fi. Within 2 years, all schools had a wireless network installed and operating, with coverage across 99% of all schools. Prior to Salesforce’s investment, most middle schools had less than 60 laptops or tablets that were shared campus-wide. By 2021, Salesforce’s initial investment in devices, followed by further rollout during COVID, has enabled the middle grades division to effectively have a 1:1 device to student ratio. Building a Modern Tech Infrastructure for Middle Grades
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22 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Building on modernizing technology infrastructure, Salesforce invested in a comprehensive redesign of SFUSD’s middle schools to fully realize the district’s vision of an engaging and rigorous experience for its students. This included embedding project-based learning into the curriculum and standardizing teacher collaboration at all middle schools. It further redesigned class schedules so that students would have access to the core curriculum AND get to experience electives like art, computer science, physical education and world languages. Today, 85% of middle schoolers have access to elective courses and 66% have increased access to acceleration courses. Transforming the Middle School Experience Stories of Impact Before Salesforce, Computer Science was essentially non-existent in elementary and middle grades at SFUSD with less than 1% of students having access. By 2021, Computer Science classes were available in every secondary school, and 70% of elementary schools. During this time, enrollment in AP Computer Science tripled with a corresponding increase in students scoring 3 or higher on the AP exam. Raising STEM Achievement In 2015, 25% of SFUSD’s students were enrolled in a computer science class. Today, 100% have access to computer science. Just as critically, the enrollment in these courses reflect the overall demographics of SFUSD. Girls now make up 47% of computer science students (up from 25%) and underrepresented students of color (African American, LatinX, and Native American) make up 35% (up from 8%). Empowering Diversity in Education Middle School is the nexus of access for students making it to calculus and advanced math. With Salesforce’s investment, SFUSD saw a 41% increase in Math attendance after the partnership’s 6th year and an increase in enrollment in Math. SFUSD has seen dramatic improvements, becoming the first large urban district to reach 50% proficiency for all students in math and significantly reducing the number of Algebra repeaters (from 50% to 10%). Math Matters
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 23 Recognizing each school has unique needs, Salesforce’s continuous investment has included the Principals Innovation Fund, empowering principals to enrich their students’ 21st-century learning experience. Marina MS is a prime example, where a multimedia lab was created, allowing students to work with state-of-the-art equipment for project-based learning. Other investments include technology specialists, nurses and counselors, maker spaces, wellness centers, and devices. Directly Investing in our Middle Grades Leadership Salesforce has also helped incubate innovative programs like Black Star Rising, our summer school program that provides intensive and engaging STEM experiences for African American students. Although small in scale, the initial programs have proved strikingly successful, with graduates showing significant mastery in Algebra in the school year after the program. This example embodies the innovation promoted by Salesforce to bring new, effective programs for our historically underserved students. Incubating Programs Since 2017, over 400 aspiring teachers have been recruited and credentialed to serve in hard-to-fill disciplines (bilingual, STEM, Special Education) for San Francisco public schools. At least 65% of new teacher recruits serving in hard-to-staff areas were people of color. Recruiting, Training, and Retaining the Next Generation of San Francisco Educators
24 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 James Robertson, Teacher Middle Grades Robotics Teacher Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School When James Robertson joined Willie Brown MS as part of its 2015 launch, he had already served 10 years as a physics teacher and dean in Oakland schools. Though experiencing success across the bay, he was drawn to this new school’s vision of an exemplary program with a strong STEM component designed for a diverse (and often underserved) population of students. He joined with the charge to not only teach but to develop an impactful engineering and robotics curriculum. Mr. Robertson’s position - and the funding of this engineering program - were made possible because of Salesforce’s Principals Innovation Fund (PIF). These discretionary dollars allowed WBMS the freedom to invest in an innovative program that took advantage of new school infrastructure and greatly expanded the opportunities for its students. Despite the initial challenges WBMS faced with its launch, Mr. Robertson not only stayed but built an exemplary engineering program that includes course series in Robotics, Computer Programming, and soon Biotechnology. Walk into his classroom and you’re met with tables covered with robots, walls lined with classic comics, and containers fully stocked with parts and supplies. Salesforce began its investment in San Francisco public schools with a focus on middle schools. The company recognizes what a pivotal time this is in any student’s education and that investment here can change the course of their lives. Mr. Robertson embodies that ethos as an educator who truly believes in the mission of public education, the need for social justice, and the promise of STEM education for all students. “We’re changing how students see themselves in this world and shifting their idea of what is possible.” – James Robertson Teacher, Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School Stories of Impact
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 25 Yael Schindler, age 11 6th grader, SFUSD Yael Schindler, a Lawton K-8 Alternative school student since Kindergarten, has always appreciated her school, wonderful teachers, and all her classes. In upper grades, she encountered advanced STEM material but felt less confident in coed classes. As she got into the upper grades, her classes introduced more advanced STEM material which she enjoyed but didn’t always feel confident about participating in when there were other students who were more assertive. At a teacher’s suggestion, Yael explored Lawton’s Girls Robotic Club, launched with Salesforce funding in 2015 to create a safe environment for girls to pursue STEM subjects. Traditional STEM settings often favor boys, limiting girls’ chances. By creating the space restricted to girls and designing curricula that is most appealing for them, the students have a real chance to fully participate and grow. Yael, naturally shy, hesitated in coed classes but found the club inclusive, dispelling the notion that STEM is “geared for boys.” It has shown her how this content and study is open and welcoming to her to explore too. “Our robotics club is so much fun and we always have something interesting to work on, but what I like most is that everyone here is a girl.” – Yael Schindler 6th grader, SFUSD 25
26 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Middle School Wellness Centers Middle school is a critical stage in a student’s life and education, the “make it or break it” years when some students may begin to disengage, increasing the likelihood of dropping out of high school. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this dynamic. In 2021, through the generosity of an anonymous donor and in partnership with the SF Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), Spark funded the SFUSD Middle School Beacon Wellness Centers Mental Health Initiative. The initiative expands mental health services through the establishment of new Wellness Centers in every SFUSD middle school and three K-8 schools. The initiative rollout came at a crucial time for middle schoolers as they returned to school in-person. Particularly with the challenging impact of the pandemic, we are heartened by the progress made in scaling this critical initiative and ensuring it is sustained for the future. The initiative is powering groundbreaking and innovative work in an area previously uncharted. Throughout the pilot year and second year, SFUSD continued to iterate, adapt and develop what will be a replicable model for wellness and mental health services in middle schools in other school districts across the nation providing services such as crisis intervention, one-on-one ongoing counseling, case management, health education, mental health related groups, health and wellness activities and family partnership services. Expanded to six additional middle schools Everett, Bessie Carmichael, Paul Revere, Buena Vista Horace Mann, Denman, and Presidio. Including pilot schools Visitacion Valley and Francisco, a total of 8 SFUSD middle schools established new Wellness Centers. A total of 12,615 unique services provided of those, 12,499 were school-based and 116 were centrally-based. School-based services were utilized more. 47 community organizations participated throughout the year with a range of services including individual and group counseling, case management services, tutoring, family engagement and partnership, crisis response, and medical, vision, and dental clinics. Stories of Impact Current Year Updates “We have had over 1100 visits to the wellness center, most of which are self referred. Students feel safe and comfortable with wellness staff.” – Alicia Blacknell Principal, Everett Middle School
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 27 “My experience when inside the wellness center has been great. The staff is really great and really helpful. It feels like a safe environment. If you get hurt they help. They help people cool down if they are stressed.” – 6th grade student When fully scaled, the initiative is projected to serve students in all of SFUSD’s 13 middle schools and three K-8 schools over a 4 to 5 year period. 27
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Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 29 With the goal of equity in mind, Spark launched the Peer School-to-School Fundraising program in 2022 to provide opportunities for parents, PTAs, principals, and schools to come together to support each other. The school buddy system model of fundraising was the brainchild of Jefferson Elementary parent, Ruben Diaz who saw an opportunity for schools with fundraising capacity to help schools that don’t have that resource. It is designed to address inequities across the district by activating school communities. Knowing the positive impact PTA fundraising can have on a school, and with the understanding that not every school in SFUSD has a PTA, Spark piloted a successful peer-to-peer model for schools to raise funds for a partner school other than their own. Since it launched, four schools, Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila, Jefferson, John Muir, and Redding Elementary Schools, have participated and raised over $65,359 for projects such as: basic need supplies, school yard enhancements, social and emotional support, and a part-time family liaison position. “I wanted to make a difference in our community. Partnering with Spark gave us the opportunity to innovate.” – Ruben Diaz former Jefferson Elementary School parent
30 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Every year, Spark SF Public Schools recognizes six graduating seniors who exemplify the characteristics of the Graduate Profile with a Superintendent’s 21st Century Award. The SFUSD Graduate Profile serves as the anchor for Vision 2025 and identifies the knowledge, skills, dispositions and behaviors required by our 21st century world. Our goal is for SFUSD students to reflect the Graduate Profile, each in their own unique way, by the time they graduate. Banyar Htut Ready to think, learn, and grow Imani Clifton Ready to lead, work with others Ami Li Ready to tackle a changing world Colten Hitchcock Ready to create Gilberto Silva Cortes Ready for career, and life Joshua Mayorga Ready to be your best Ignite Potential Congratulations to the following students from SFUSD’s Class of 2023! Superintendent’s 21st Century Scholarship Awards
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 31 Joined by our 150 friends, Spark held its annual Ignite Potential event on May 3rd at Four One Nine in San Francisco to celebrate SFUSD’s amazing public school students. Superintendent, Dr. Matt Wayne, honored six seniors with a Superintendent’s 21st Century Award. Surprise! Spark Board members presented each awardee with a personalized jersey, generously donated by the Golden State Warriors. California State Superintendent, Tony Thurmond, presented Salesforce’s Emily Anthony with the Ignite Potential 2023 Award in recognition of Salesforce’s partnership with Spark/SFUSD to transform public education in San Francisco over the past ten years. Talented student jazz band, Aerodynamic, from SFUSD’s Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, provided evening entertainment. Mission Bay Hub Student Ambassadors presented renderings and plans for the new facility to be built at the new SFUSD Mission Bay Elementary School, providing all high school students with access to career pathways in life sciences. SFUSD Board of Education Commissioner, Alida Fisher; California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond; SFUSD Board of Education Commissioner, Jenny Lam; and SFUSD Board of Education President, Lainie Motamedi attended the event. Celebrating our students.
32 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Looking Ahead SFUSD’s New Vision, Goals, and Guardrails After a comprehensive community engagement process, under the new leadership of SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Wayne, SFUSD and the Board of Education, unanimously approved and adopted its new vision, values, goals, and guardrails (VVGG) to collectively serve as SFUSD’s new North Star over the next five years. VVGG outlines a laser focus for SFUSD to achieve improvement in specific student outcomes in literacy, math and college and career readiness. Taken together, they will guide the district to prioritize strategies and policies that advance student outcomes. The Goals To realize its vision, the district is focusing on three long-term goals for what students will know and be able to do: 1) increasing the literacy proficiency of all third-grade students, 2) increasing the math proficiency of all 8th grade students, and, 3) increasing the percentage of high school 12th graders who are college-and career-ready. The Vision The resulting vision describes the district’s top priority for all SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency and to have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community. 3rd grade literacy increase reading at grade level from 52% proficiency rate in October 2022 to 70% proficiency by October 2027. 8th grade math increase grade level math performance from 42% proficiency rate in October 2022 to 65% proficiency by October 2027. College/career readiness increase percentage of 12th graders who are “college/career ready“ from 57.5% in June 2020 to 70% by June 2027. To support Superintendent Wayne’s leadership of the District’s shift of focus towards the achievement of these critical educational outcomes, Spark SF Public Schools established the New North Star Fund at the beginning of the school year 22-23. We are proud to continue to channel important community resources towards the district’s highest priorities.
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 33 The Guardrails To achieve these ambitious goals, the Board of Education established specific guardrails to ensure they are effectively implemented. These are the community’s specific non-negotiables that must be honored while implementing the goals. They include serving the whole child, strategic resource alignment, effective decision making, curriculum and instruction, and strategic partnerships. “This is a major move in the right direction for the Board, the district, and the greater San Francisco community. We came together to inform how SFUSD can provide a world-class education for our students.” – Jenny Lam Board President SF Board of Education Commissioner What’s Next? As the Superintendent implements the specific strategies and develops the initiatives to achieve the district’s new goals, Spark will enlist the support of the philanthropic community to support our vision of an excellent and equitable education for all of our 50,000 public school students.
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Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 35 Grants and Contributions In-kind Gifts Interest Events Total Revenue $11,602,606 $744,980 $94,241 $121,914 $12,563,741 Revenue & Support Grants Distributions Other Program Expenses Management & General Fundraising Total Expenses Expenses $12,999,678 $573,928 $442,810 $432,673 $14,449,089 92.3% 5.9% 0.8% 1.0% 90% 4% 3.0% Net Asset Balances With donor restriction $3,482,941 Net Asset Balances Without donor restriction $1,824,910 Total Net Assets As of June 30, 2022 $5,307,851 Financials July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 3.1%
36 Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 Salesforce.org Anonymous Stupski Foundation Crankstart Foundation Silver Giving Foundation Anonymous The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Golden State Warriors Community Foundation Herbst Foundation LinkedIn Someland Foundation Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Graff Family Fund Marco and Sabrina Hellman No Kid Hungry Sarah Davison Kitchell Eric Mori Katherine Orr Laura and Greg Spivy The Stuart Foundation Inc Anonymous (x2) Benevity Community Impact Fund Diana Campoamor and Margarita Gandia Milton Chen and Ruth Cox Golden Gate Capital Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Highland Technology Kaiser Permanente Felix Lo Safeway Foundation Scott and Rachel Burger Family Fund Splunk AT&T Carollo Engineers Alexandra Conrad Ruben Diaz Ernst & Young LLP First Republic Bank Iris Hu Masons of California Sarah Mergy Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) SF Div. 36 California Retired Teacher Association Sternberg Charitable Foundation Sylvia Yee and Brian McCaffrey Our Donors July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 $5M+ $1M+ $100K+ $10K+ $50K+ $500K+ $200K+ $5K+ $2.5K+ Thanks to the loyal and generous support of our donors, Spark SF Public Schools continues to power SFUSD’s vision to ensure all our students will graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency and the academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community. Thank you!
Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 37 $1K+ $500+ Lucy Almers and Sean Rhea Michele Boltz Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler Angela Chau Kalpana Ettenson KAVE Family Foundation Jennie Herriot-Hatfield Stacey Leyton Graham Mannion Douglas Nicolson Anna Nordberg Kelly Sheiner The Sher-Right Fund Rose T.Y. Chen Chartiable Fund Julia Thomas Robert Thompson Nicholas Alvarado Bright Funds Foundation Robert Bunker Jesse Byler Joseph A. Camarda Chandra Campbell Cornelia Enders Deb Goebel Jared Joiner Khalsa Mizrachy Charitable Fund Andrew Nance Tu Nguyen Walter O’Haire Ronald Quan Larry and Anne Wayne Jenny Wilson and Andy Gass Virginia Boster Katherine Burton Crystal Cervantes Jeffrey Cohen Scott Fisher Geshlider-Hayakawa Fund Karen Hadary Kate Holt Katrina Kimport Myong Leigh Henry Milich Emmanuelle Pease Ram Raghunathan Greg, Liz, and Peggy Teshara United Way Bay Area Jenny Aftreth Morgan Agnew Robert and Deen Anderson Scott Beardsley Susan Belau Ruth Bernstein Molly Carmody Viorica Ciobanu Jonathan Crosby CatherineAnne Diepenbrock Diocese of Oakland Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Foundation Gretchen and Richard Evans Monica Hannon Colm Hegarty Jeffrey Holl Tatiana Hummel Bryan Jung Namita Kamath Christine Kao Karen Kaushanbsky Michael Kemmitt Carl Koehler Marisa Lee Joan Leehane $250+ $100+
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Spark* | Annual Report | 2022 - 2023 39 John and Carol Mindermann Annie Nogg Constance O’Connor Placido Ordona Steven O’Reilly Deirdre Quinn Supryia Ray Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Damon Schreibstein Tami Spector Pattie Strong Annie Tahtinen Margaret Teshara Laura Verson Jeri Wall Pietrelli Bernhard Wildner Peter Wiley Andrew Wong Megan Woods Mary Arata Sasa Bjelovic Suzanne Brady Michele Bulen Camilla Busnovetsky Janet Carignani Leslie Carr Ricardo Casilimas Kathie Chao Yen-Han Chen Nancy Ching Emilie Cole Brian Conway Nancy Crowley Ashley Crutison Mickey Darius Erin Davis Renee Fazzari Emma Ford Elyse Garcia Namit Gupta Patricia Hargarten Jena Hayashi Shelly Hernandez Rhonda Hontalas Molly Horton Alice Ingledew King Jim Stephen Johnson Kerstin Keifer Rose Kerbein Akiko Kojima Nicole Kwan Anabel Lee Livia Lima Rosemary Lowman Sehar Mahmood Bess McCord Talea Miller Zach Ney Vincent Ng Deveena Oberoi Debbie Pan Piyush Patel Amanda Penuelas San Pablo Paulo Roberto Elias Tiago Romero Garcia Elodie Roubault Alex Sagastume William Sander Elaine Schwartz Linda Souza Theresa Spirz Anthoy Suarez Alex Szabo Theodore Toet Nicole Valencia Valerie Van Arkel Will Van Brackle Srihari Venkatesan Bernadette Viripaeff Alexandra Yung Zuchen Zheng Wei Zhou In-Kind Carl Rhodes Digital Promise (Verizon) Kitchell KPMG Prisms of Reality, Inc. Rockhill Management, L.L.C. Salesforce.org Veritas Watershed $1+
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