The BASIC Fund

The BASIC Fund Providing the gift of a safe, quality PreK-8 education since 1998 Scholarships are income based on a sliding scale up to $1,600 per year.

The BASIC Fund provides partial-tuition scholarships to children attending K-8th grade in schools across the nine Bay Area counties. Once accepted into the program, children are provided a scholarship through 8th grade.

Lyza started her BASIC Fund journey at St. Elizabeth Elementary School and is now succeeding at San Jose State Universit...
08/24/2026

Lyza started her BASIC Fund journey at St. Elizabeth Elementary School and is now succeeding at San Jose State University! 💙💛

Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact educational opportunity can have when we believe in our students and invest in their futures. 🌟

"I’m planning to pursue business and eventually become a corporate attorney, and The BASIC Fund's support brings me one ...
08/20/2026

"I’m planning to pursue business and eventually become a corporate attorney, and The BASIC Fund's support brings me one step closer to that goal!"

"I am beyond and endlessly grateful to all the donors who made my education possible. BASIC Fund donors have dedicated t...
08/18/2026

"I am beyond and endlessly grateful to all the donors who made my education possible. BASIC Fund donors have dedicated their money to help students like me. Thank you for the endless blessings!"

From Patten Academy of Christian Education in Oakland: "I've often said that The BASIC Fund is our friend. This principa...
08/13/2026

From Patten Academy of Christian Education in Oakland: "I've often said that The BASIC Fund is our friend. This principal is so grateful for our partnership!"

"Without your generous contributions, none of our three children would have the opportunity to attend such a safe, welco...
08/10/2026

"Without your generous contributions, none of our three children would have the opportunity to attend such a safe, welcoming, academically challenging school."

"The BASIC Fund scholarship has already made a huge difference for our family. Thanks to this support, our child has an ...
06/30/2026

"The BASIC Fund scholarship has already made a huge difference for our family. Thanks to this support, our child has an environment where they can grow academically while strengthening their faith and character. We are truly grateful for this opportunity!"

"Over the past four years with The BASIC Fund, we have seen our child grow in confidence, responsibility, and enthusiasm...
05/28/2026

"Over the past four years with The BASIC Fund, we have seen our child grow in confidence, responsibility, and enthusiasm for learning, and we are grateful to be part of a community that genuinely supports both students and families."

How has The BASIC Fund helped your family? Tell us in the comments!

A special message from one of our BASIC Fund graduates as we close out the school year!
05/27/2026

A special message from one of our BASIC Fund graduates as we close out the school year!

A few of our favorite memories from our school visits this spring! Thank you to each and every partner school that hoste...
05/22/2026

A few of our favorite memories from our school visits this spring! Thank you to each and every partner school that hosted us—you make this work possible. Have a great summer!

Our spring newsletter is LIVE! Check it out to see our Recognition Award winners, updates from the annual Chairman's Gra...
05/19/2026

Our spring newsletter is LIVE! Check it out to see our Recognition Award winners, updates from the annual Chairman's Gratitude Dinner, and more!

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