The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a fiscal intermediary connecting private sector philanthropy with Philadelphia's public education system. We identify, coordinate, and connect philanthropic resources—through effective public-private partnerships—to leverage investments in local public schools and impact student success regardless of zip code or family income.
We identify, coordinate and connect philanthropic resources—through effective public-private partnerships—to leverage investments in local public schools. We target strategic priorities that have an impact on the success of students regardless of their zip code, family income, or circumstances.
The Fund is the only philanthropic organization that works directly with school leadership to align investments from private foundations, corporations, businesses, community organizations, and individual donors with strategies that impact student success in Philadelphia's neighborhood public schools.
The team includes experienced nonprofit leaders like Derik Comalli, Vice President of Finance & Operations, who brings nearly 15 years of leadership in finance and operations management, including prior roles managing significant budgets and improving operational efficiency at mission-driven organizations.
The Fund hosts and sponsors a variety of events including the School Resource Academy Pitch Day, Accelerate Philly Awards, the Lindback Awards honoring principals and teachers, back-to-school initiatives, graduation celebrations, and community resource fairs. Recent activities include partnerships with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Operation Snowball for holiday giving.
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