How PPIE Invests in our schools
Each year, PPIE partners closely with PUSD, school leaders, and parent representatives to determine the most impactful use of funds across all Pleasanton schools.
By combining family donations with corporate matching gifts, foundation grants, and event fundraising—including our annual Run for Education and Fall Gala—PPIE maximizes the impact of every dollar raised.
Our process follows an annual cycle aligned with the school year, guided by our PPIE-Parent Club Guidelines (established in 2017). This collaborative framework includes:
Revenue generation through registration donations, events, and corporate/foundation partnerships
School reviews with site leadership and parent input through our annual school surveys
Evaluation of district priorities with PUSD leaders, principals, and parent club representatives
Allocations are made each spring, ensuring the right staff and programs are in place when students return in August.
What Family Giving Supports
Currently, contributions to PPIE’s Giving Fund help pay for additional staffing and programs that reach every Pleasanton student, including:
Librarian hours to keep school libraries open longer
Elementary music teachers for all students in grades 1–5
Mental health and wellness staffing at middle and high schools
Transportation so every 5th grader can attend Outdoor Education Science Camp
Educator Grants – up to $3,000 each spring for innovative teacher-led projects
Student Grants – up to $500 each fall for student-driven initiatives
Competition Grants – supporting programs like We the People, DECA, and other high-school academic teams
Together, we ensure community donations translate directly into programs, staff, and opportunities that keep Pleasanton schools among the very best in California.