The BASIC Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit scholarship-granting organization whose mission is to advance education equity for low-income families by helping offset the cost of tuition at private schools in the Bay Area.
What We Do
Early Learning Scholarships:
Almost 30,000 provided to Pre-K to 8th grade students since 1998
Parent Choice:
Empowering parents to select the best school for their children.
Families Stay Together:
Ensuring all children within the family can attend the same schools.
Every Dollar to a Scholar:
Our Board of Directors covers all general and administrative expenses, allowing every additional dollar raised to go directly toward scholarships.
"The BASIC Fund has helped thousands of Bay Area children, and can help thousands more. It’s a remarkable story.”
- Arthur Rock, Co-Founder & President Emeritus
Frequently Asked Questions:
"It's such a simple program. Make the money available. Don't judge where the kids should go-the parents judge. Be open to all types of schools that are doing a good job."
- Jim Herbert, Board Chairman
