Institutional home
Futureschool Collaborative operates within the institutional structure of the Oakland Public Education Fund—which maintains full financial oversight and accountability for the initiative. This page explains what that means for grant eligibility, tax-deductibility, and financial documentation.
The Oakland Public Education Fund
The Oakland Public Education Fund is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the development and investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive. Founded in 2003, the Ed Fund has managed over $100 million in grants and donations in support of Oakland public schools, and serves as a trusted fiscal and administrative partner to educational initiatives across the Bay Area.
The Ed Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, providing the institutional infrastructure—financial management, grant compliance, reporting, and administrative oversight—that allows innovative initiatives like Futureschool Collaborative to operate with full legal and financial legitimacy from day one.
More information about the Oakland Public Education Fund is available at oaklandedfund.org.
Institutional structure
Futureschool Collaborative operates as a fiscally sponsored project of the Ed Fund, meaning that all grants, donations, and financial activity flow through the Ed Fund’s legal entity and are subject to its financial controls and reporting standards.
This structure is common in the education and philanthropic sectors, particularly for initiatives in earlier stages of development. It allows Futureschool Collaborative to receive tax-deductible contributions, apply for foundation grants that require 501(c)(3) sponsorship, and operate with full financial accountability—without the administrative overhead or burden.
For funders, this means all contributions to Futureschool Collaborative are made to the Oakland Public Education Fund, are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, and are subject to the Ed Fund’s established financial management and compliance infrastructure.
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If you require additional documentation—a copy of the Ed Fund’s IRS determination letter, audited financial statements, or other materials for grant compliance purposes—please reach out directly and we will provide what you need.
Futureschool Collaborative is an initiative of the Oakland Public Education Fund focused on designing, testing, and scaling developmental infrastructure in public school systems. For questions about the fiscal sponsorship arrangement or grant documentation, contact us at hello@futureschoolcollaborative.org.