SchoolPower

What SchoolPower does

SchoolPower (Laguna Beach Education Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education foundation established in 1981 to enrich education and support the well-being of children in the Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). Programs are organized into four pillars: educator grants (over $1M funded across 12 years), the SchoolPower After School Enrichment (SPASE) program at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools (71% of grades 1-5 participation), an athletics fund supporting LBHS and Thurston Middle School sports, and family support services delivered through the Family Resource Center partnership.

The foundation operates with a small staff of approximately five employees led by Executive Director Sarah Durand, supported by a volunteer board of trustees dominated by LBUSD parents. It does not operate a proprietary technology platform; programmatic delivery relies on partnerships with LBUSD school sites, the Family Resource Center, the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, and third-party registration tools (Enrollsy). A separately governed sister entity, the Laguna Beach Education Endowment and Capital Fund (established 1986), holds an endowment exceeding $7M and provides annual distributions to offset operating expenses.

Revenue is generated through annual giving campaigns, recurring donor programs (monthly $167+ tiers), major fundraising events (41st Annual Gala, Dodgeball Tournament, Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic, Lumberyard Chef Challenge, Homecoming Huddle, Match Monday), the Laguna Locals Card discount program ($100+ donation tier), fee-based SPASE after-school classes ($140-$288 per 8-week session), and employee matching gifts. The customer base is sharply localized to LBUSD families, teachers, and Laguna Beach local businesses — the sole geographic market is Orange County, California.

Name

SchoolPower

Legal name

SchoolPower Laguna Beach Education Foundation

Website

https://lbschoolpower.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SchoolPower is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education foundation that has supported Laguna Beach Unified School District students since 1981 through educator grants, after-school enrichment, athletics funding, family support services, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Education Foundation

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Education foundation
• After-school enrichment
• Fundraising events
• Educator grants
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laguna Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: SchoolPower raises money through annual campaigns, event fundraising (Gala, Dodgeball, Chef Challenge, Barefoot Canyon Classic), and the Laguna Locals Card program. Donors contribute at various levels with benefits including gala tickets and discount cards.
2. After-School Program Fees: Fee-based enrichment classes through SPASE at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools. Classes range from free (band, strings, GATE) to fee-based ($140-$288 per session). Financial assistance available through scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SchoolPower is a non-profit education foundation that enriches education and supports the well-being of children in the Laguna Beach Unified School District. It delivers after-school enrichment classes (SPASE), educator grants, athletics funding, and family support services, and raises money through community fundraising events, annual campaigns, and the Laguna Locals Card discount program.

Product overview

SchoolPower is a non-profit education foundation (501(c)(3)) that has supported Laguna Beach public schools since 1981. Rather than a unified software platform, SchoolPower operates as a portfolio of enrichment programs: (1) SPASE (SchoolPower After School Enrichment) administers after-school enrichment at two elementary schools; (2) Educator Grants fund teacher and staff innovation projects; (3) Athletics Fund supports LBUSD sports programs; (4) Family Support Services provides scholarships and emergency assistance; and (5) annual fundraising events (Dodgeball Tournament, Annual Gala, Barefoot Canyon Classic, Chef Challenge) that engage the community. Additional offerings include the Laguna Locals Card discount program, Parenting Book Club, and a now-retired Student Directory App. The organization also maintains an Endowment Foundation for long-term financial sustainability. SchoolPower is governed by a volunteer board of trustees and maintains close partnership with LBUSD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPASE (SchoolPower After School Enrichment): SchoolPower administers the after-school enrichment program at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools, offering 8-week sessions of various classes for students in grades 1-5.

Products and services

• Educator Grants Grant funding available to all LBUSD teachers, counselors, administrators, and classified staff for innovative programs, classroom enhancements, and creative initiatives that have a direct impact on students.
• Athletics Fund Funding source that supports innovation and excellence in LBUSD sports programs, providing grants for equipment, coaching resources, and supplemental team resources for student athletes at Laguna Beach High School and Thurston Middle School.
• After-School Enrichment (SPASE) After-school enrichment program for students in grades 1-5 at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools, offering 8-week sessions including free music and foreign language classes plus fee-based sports, arts, life skills, and STEM classes.
• Family Support Services Grants and assistance for LBUSD families facing significant financial challenges, including aid for essential needs, scholarships for extracurricular activities, and support through the Family Resource Center partnership for counseling, crisis assistance, and mental health support.
• Dodgeball Tournament Annual community fundraising tournament bringing together over 500 players, coaches, referees, spectators, and volunteers in divisions by grade level (3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th), with championship teams winning $500 to designate to a school program.
• Annual Gala SchoolPower's flagship fundraising event held annually at Montage Laguna Beach featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, and silent/live auction; has raised millions over 41 years to support LBUSD student initiatives.
• Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic Unconventional golf tournament featuring 9 holes of golf with non-traditional shots, dinner, and live music, with hole sponsorship opportunities; hosted by Hobie and The Ranch at Laguna Beach for over 11 years.
• Lumberyard Chef Challenge Culinary fundraising dinner hosted by Lumberyard Restaurant where school principals select dishes prepared by Lumberyard chefs; guests enjoy a three-course dinner and vote for their favorite dishes, with complimentary childcare provided.
• Laguna Locals Card Digital discount card available to donors contributing $100 or more, providing discounts at over 100 participating Laguna Beach businesses; can be stored in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and is valid for one year after donation.
• Parenting Book Club Book club for LBUSD parents in partnership with the Family Resource Center, featuring free books, reading schedules, and group discussions on parenting topics such as 'Parenting in the Age of AI' reading Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick.
• SchoolPower Endowment Foundation Separate 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 1986 that serves as the investment arm for SchoolPower funds; has grown to over $7 million and provides annual distributions to offset SchoolPower payroll and administrative expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% of students in grades 1-5 provided enrichment through After School Program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, minor and key.

• Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoolPower works hand-in-hand with LBUSD educators to execute programs. The district determines funding priorities and SchoolPower raises funds to support those priorities. School Board-approved funding proposals aligned with district strategic goals are presented to SchoolPower annually.
• Family Resource Center (FRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoolPower partners with LBUSD at the Family Resource Center to offer family support services including emergency assistance, counseling services, crisis assistance, mental health support, and parenting support for Laguna Beach families.
• Boys & Girls Club of Laguna BeachsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBUSD offers expanded learning programming for students in grades TK-6 in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach, including after-school enrichment, social-emotional learning activities, and homework support.
• CORE Athletic TrainingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCORE Athletic Training is a longtime class provider for the elementary After School Program and serves as event partner for the Dodgeball Tournament. Their coaching methods align with SchoolPower's community values.
• Laguna Presbyterian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides complimentary childcare services for Chef Challenge attendees at location within walking distance from Lumberyard restaurant.
• Hobie and The Ranch at Laguna BeachkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of the annual Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic golf tournament. Mark Christy and his team have been hosting this event for 11 years as a major fundraiser for SchoolPower.
• Lumberyard RestaurantkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted by Cary and Suzanne Redfearn, Lumberyard sponsors the Chef Challenge event where school principals select dishes prepared by Lumberyard chefs for a fundraising dinner.
• KXFMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station that DJ's at the Homecoming Huddle community event to create school spirit.
• City of Laguna Beach Recreation DivisionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides creative programs and diverse services to promote active lifestyle for residents. Referenced as additional enrichment opportunity for families.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Las Virgenes Education Foundation (LVEF): LVEF supports the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District-area schools through educator grants and enrichment programs. Similar community-driven fundraising model for a single affluent California district.
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District Educational Foundation: An education foundation supporting a Southern California coastal district through teacher grants and enrichment. Directly comparable as a regional K-12 support nonprofit with similar revenue sources.
• Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF): MBEF raises funds and grants to Manhattan Beach Unified School District, supporting educator positions, STEM, arts, and enrichment. It mirrors SchoolPower's model of community-led fundraising for a single affluent Southern California district.
• San Marino Schools Foundation: The San Marino Schools Foundation raises funds for San Marino Unified School District with a similar focus on teacher grants and enrichment. Comparable in scale, mission, and affluent single-district operating model.
• Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE): PiE is a similarly structured community education foundation that funds teacher grants and enrichment programs for Palo Alto Unified School District. It is directly comparable as a single-district, parent-volunteer-driven nonprofit foundation supporting K-12 enrichment in an affluent California community.
• Beverly Hills Education Foundation: BHEF funds enrichment programs, technology, and educator grants for Beverly Hills Unified. It is closely comparable as a community-driven foundation supporting one affluent LA-area district with grants and family services.
• Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF): IPSF is a large-scale community foundation funding Irvine Unified School District through educator grants, enrichment, and family programs. Comparable in mission and structure, though operating at a larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• PTA California Congress of PTA: California PTA is a much larger incumbent organization supporting K-12 schools across California with parent-led fundraising and advocacy. Broader and more generalist than SchoolPower, but serves a similar function at school sites.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach: A regional partner organization that delivers after-school programming in partnership with SchoolPower and LBUSD. Comparable as a complementary after-school and youth-development provider in the same geography.

Others

• California Consortium of Education Foundations (CCEF): CCEF is a peer-network association for school-district education foundations across California. Comparable as an ecosystem/umbrella organization that SchoolPower could engage with for knowledge sharing and replication of its model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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