WHY WE DO IT Why We Give PEF UNDERSTANDS THAT A GREAT PUBLIC EDUCATION ISN’T FREE Public school finance in the state of California has changed dramatically over the last 40 years. Since the 1970’s, with the advent of Prop 13’s capping of local property taxes and the subsequent redistribution of local monies through the state, all public schools have seen dramatically reduced allocations to education. Once a national leader in K-12 funding, California now ranks among the lowest in the country, coming in 41nd in education funding. In Piedmont, however, unprecedented community support of the approved parcel tax measures, and impressive parent and community participation in school fundraisers, make it possible for the District to preserve essential academic programs and student support services. Within the past few years, Piedmont voters approved Measure H which provides funds to attract and retain teachers and education support staff and Measure H1 which allowed the sales of bonds to fund a new S.T.E.A.M. building and Performing Arts Center at Piedmont High School. Progress on the construction and bond program can be found at measureh1.org . ABOUT Why We Do It History The Giving Campaign & Endowment Our Mission and Financials Annual Reports Board of Directors PEF Office PEF NonProfit Partners FAQs ♥ Donate Now PIEDMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION 401 Highland Avenue Piedmont, CA 94611 510-653-1816 info@piedmontedfoundation.org Registered 501(c)3 Tax ID#94-6426176 OUR MISSION The purpose of the Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF) is to provide sustained financial support to Piedmont schools through fundraising and community engagement. We offer a variety of programs and services to encourage community giving and to aid parent support organizations in their work. CONNECT WITH PEF Website by MIGHTYminnow Photos by Lindsay Barstow, Jennifer Fox, Jean Jarvis, Maddie Malan, Julie Reichle, and Jane Day Violich Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2021 Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Gift Acceptance and Return Policy