Funding provided by SCEF supports every child, every day, in every classroom, at every school. Your contribution has a direct impact.
Our mission is to support a well-rounded education for San Carlos public school students. Unfortunately, state funding doesn’t not provide sufficient resources for schools to offer music, art, pe, library and other programs that we believe are essential for a quality education. That is why we work every year to raise funds from parents, businesses and the local community to help the district provide enriching programs for students.
What We Fund


Emotional Health & Wellness
SCEF supports school programs that develop strong minds and bodies. Your contribution helps to ensure that our children have counselors who offer guidance and support.

Physical Education
SCEF grants help fund physical education programs which increase student physical health and result in better academic performance.

Technology Staff & Equipment
Your investment in technology ensures that our children have access to the tools they need to succeed. SCEF grants fund technology associates, computer devices and applications to aid learning.

Library & Literacy
Libraries are places for reading, gathering, studying and reflection. Your contribution helps keep libraries open for all students.

Music Programs
Your donations help San Carlos elementary schools provide Music for Minors program and support middle school electives including the award-winning band and orchestra classes.

Principal Flex Funds
SCEF grants allow school principals to pay for school-specific programs and enhancements.

Innovation
Your donation helps fund elective courses and innovation grants to educators.

San Carlos Charter
SCEF grants provide funding for key educator positions including Spanish, PE and library, technology and seminar support and provides each educator with a generous annual budget to spend on their classroom's unique needs. More information about What We Fund at San Carlos Charter

New This Year! Grants to PTA
New this year, your donation to SCEF will support your school PTA and the programs it administers. This means, you no longer write a separate check to your PTA. Your donation includes funding teacher grants, library books, assemblies, community building events, school celebrations and more
Annual Report
Your Dollars at Work
Your donations last school year are supplementing state and other local funding to provide essential teaching and learning opportunities for students. Over $3 million will be granted to the San Carlos School District and San Carlos Charter school to help fund teachers and other educators who provide an enriching curriculum for all students.
Here you will find this year's report.