Stronger Schools. Brighter Futures. A Stronger San Pedro.
The San Pedro Education Foundation brings educators, families, businesses, and neighbors together to expand opportunities for students in San Pedro’s public schools.
Who We Are
SPEF is a community-led nonprofit dedicated to strengthening San Pedro’s public schools from kindergarten through high school.
We help close the gap between what traditional funding provides and what students and educators need to thrive. By raising funds and building local partnerships, we support meaningful projects, essential resources, and enriching educational experiences throughout our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower San Pedro’s K–12 students by providing resources, programs, and opportunities that encourage academic achievement, personal growth, creativity, and community engagement.
What We Support
- Innovative classroom resources and technology
- Arts, robotics, entrepreneurship, and enrichment programs
- Safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments
- Educator-led projects that traditional funding cannot cover
- Partnerships connecting schools with the broader San Pedro community
Recent SPEF-supported work includes robotics at Crestwood, smart boards at White Point and Taper, and outdoor learning improvements at Barton Hill and Point Fermin.
Our Story
SPEF was founded by San Pedro community members who understood both the extraordinary potential of our local schools and the challenges educators face when resources fall short.
They recognized that many important needs go unmet—not because the community is unwilling to help, but because those needs are not always visible. SPEF was created to connect those needs with people and organizations ready to make a difference.
Today, we continue that work by bringing San Pedro together in support of its students, educators, and schools.
Every Student Deserves the Opportunity to Learn, Create, and Succeed.
Whether you donate, sponsor a project, volunteer, or help spread the word, your involvement strengthens education right here in San Pedro.
San Pedro Education Foundation is a California charitable nonprofit corporation and a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax ID (EIN): 86-2667205. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.