Our school is funded in two ways, by the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and by the Griffin Fund. At Glenview we ask families to provide financial support to the Griffin Fund twice a year: once in the fall as a direct ask to donate and once in the spring as part of the Read-a-Thon. That's it. We strive to make all of our school events free to the community.
Your contribution to the Griffin Fund will support key academic programs and enrichment activities: music education, the library, physical education, subsidized field trips, and more. See the Impact Report to learn more about how your student(s) will benefit from the Griffin Fund.
As we begin the 2024–25 school year, the PTA Board is excited to share that the PTA plans to spend $702 per student this academic year to support programs not provided by OUSD. To do this, we will be dipping into our reserves, but we are also asking Glenview families to contribute—if you can—to make up the difference.
To continue to support the many academic and enrichment programs that the Glenview PTA provides, this year we are asking families to contribute $525 per student to the Griffin Fund. We recognize that many in our community aren’t in a position to contribute this amount. If you are able, please consider giving $600 to $1,000 per student to help fill the gaps. No matter what you can give, donations of any amount are appreciated, and needed. We care about each and every family in our community, and the money we raise supports every Glenview student.
If you have the capacity, please give as generously as you can. You can donate three ways:
- Online at https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2236036
- Write a check payable to Glenview PTV, memo Griffin Fund
- Drop your donation off at the school office or mail to Glenview PTA, Attn Griffin Fund, 4215 La Cresta Ave, Oakland CA 94602.
The deadline to donate for the 2024 Griffin Fund is October 11. Please contact glenviewfundraising@gmail.com with any questions. (However, you may donate at any time throughout the year through this link: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2236036.)
In Gratitude, The Glenview PTA
PS: Many companies have a matching donation program. Please check with your company and let us know if you have any questions setting that up. All donations are tax-deductible.
PPS: 100% of your donation is tax deductible. Tax ID 94-6172195.