donate to schoolpower

SchoolPower is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We’ll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

SchoolPower empowering kids

Enrich the education and support the well-being of Laguna Beach students.

Your donation helps make Laguna Beach Unified School District above and beyond.

Your gift is an investment in Laguna Beach students.

Educator Grants
Your donation funds grants for programs that make our public schools extraordinary — from academics to arts to athletics. Thanks to your generosity, last year we distributed $255,026 for 48 grants to teachers, coaches, and staff members.

SchoolPower After School Enrichment (SPASE)
Your generosity helps kids explore new areas and expand their interests. SchoolPower administers the after-school program (newly branded SPASE) at El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools. Our goal is to offer top quality enrichment classes, while also helping to support families’ after-school care needs.

Family Support Services
With your gift, we can provide support for more families. We offer scholarships to help LBUSD families with financial barriers access extracurricular activities at our school sites and beyond. We partner with LBUSD at the Family Resource Center to offer family support services including emergency assistance for families and parent education programs.

SchoolPower Athletics Fund
Your donation supports student athletes as they develop, compete, and build life skills through sports. Coaches and boosters can access supplemental funding through SchoolPower to enhance training, equipment, recovery, and resources for their LBUSD teams. The Athletics Fund also provides education and workshops for parents and athletes

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Frequently Asked Questions

SchoolPower Laguna Beach Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Please note the tax-deductible amount of your contribution is reduced by any goods/services provided. The fair market value is $190 for each gala ticket accepted. If no tickets are received, 100% of the donation may be tax deductible. EIN: 95-3565451

Shortly after you make a donation, you’ll receive an email from localscard@lbschoolpower.org with instructions on how to download your card to your Apple or Google wallet.

In November, to receive Gala tickets for March 20, 2027, donors can sign up for a 5-month giving plan with monthly installments of $440. Payments must be completed by March 31, 2027 or donors will be billed for the balance of the contribution. Contact info@lbschoolpower.org if you have questions.

At any time, you can edit your recurring donation through a Bloomerang Fundraising account. Sign into your account to edit the frequency, amount, end date and payment information. Contact SchoolPower if you need help.

Gala invitations and RSVP information will be mailed in early 2027. Gala tickets are non-transferrable. We hope you’ll join us on March 20!

Donors of $500 and above can direct their gift to a SchoolPower program of their choice. You will have an opportunity to select the program during the checkout process. Please reach out if you have further questions about directing your donation to a specific program.