ABOUT US
Loma Public Education Fund (LPEF) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization that raises funds for Loma Prieta Elementary School and C.T. English Middle School. LPEF grants funds to the district for specific programs that directly support student learning such as P.E., music/band, art, other electives and library, counseling and math intervention services. LPEF grants bridge the gap between what our schools receive in government funding and the cost to educate each student. Tax ID # 03-0440872
OUR MISSION
LPEF believes that education is the basis of opportunity. Our mission is to ensure that each child in our school district has access to a curriculum that enables them to grow and thrive and be able to respond to future opportunities.
OUR GOALS
Each year, our Board meets with school officials to set funding goals and grant priorities in line with district goals set out in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
FUNDRAISING
LPEF raises funds for our schools by organizing social events for the community that are sponsored by local businesses and community members who realize the importance of being involved in helping fund education. We also run a direct donation campaign - Keep Excellent Education programs (KEEP!) that makes up over half of the annual LPEF budget.
GRANTS
Monies are awarded by LPEF to the District - LPJUSD, as specific program grants and include accountability requirements and measurement criteria.
GOVERNANCE
Bylaws and Amendments.
OUR BOARD
2025-2026
Shannon Harell, President
Blyth Strachman, Vice President
Lauren Gallagher, Treasurer
Lydia Harville, Secretary
Erika Kula
Dean Hopkins
Suzan Schwartz
Joanna Rauh
Ex-officio Board members:
Elyse Fairweather
Andrew Naylor
Kim Girard
Erin Asheghian
Kate Hutchison
Tamara Marx
Marlena Schultz
K-8 Essential Programs
Grants Funded
Music and Band
Developmental P.E.
Student Counseling and Support Services
Library Services
Art
Additional Loma Classroom Teachers
Technology Specialist
Youth Leader
7th Grade Spanish
Math Intervention
Loma Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education
LPEF GRANTS ISSUED
Your Money at Work in our Schools
2024-25
$325,569
2022-23
$537,540
2022-23
Special one time (Gala)
$9,375
2020-21
$273,000
2019-20
Special one time (Gala, Grant Templeton Memorial Fund)
$65,500
2019-20
$340,000
2018-19
$340,000
2017-18
$340,000
2016-17
$370,000
2015-16
$370,000
2014-15
375,000
2013-14
449,000
2012-13
$441,000
2011-12
$364,000
2010-11
$356,354
2009-10
$211,170
2008-09
$210,000
2007-08
$231,000
2006-07
$222,700
2005-06
$269,000