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Education foundation gifts $1.353 million to Hermosa Beach City School District
Summary
The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation presented a $1,353,000 grant to the Hermosa Beach City School District for the 2025–26 school year; the board and district leaders thanked the volunteer-run nonprofit for the contribution.
The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation (HBEF) presented a grant of $1,353,000 to the Hermosa Beach City School District for the 2025–26 school year, HBEF president Belinda Oakes told the board.
Why it matters: The foundation's annual giving supports programs and services beyond what state funding covers, according to the foundation's presentation. District leaders said the funds help bridge the gap between state allocations and local obligations to maintain program quality.
What happened: During the board meeting, Belinda Oakes, introduced as president of the Education Foundation, said HBEF was established in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and described fundraising methods including annual giving campaigns, corporate matching and community events. "I'm proud to present a grant of $1,353,000 to the Hermosa Beach City School District for the 2025–26 school year," Oakes said.
Board response: Board members and the superintendent thanked the foundation and HBEF volunteers. One board member noted the amount raised per student compares favorably with neighboring education foundations and highlighted that HBEF is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Clarifying detail: The foundation's presentation stated the gift is for the 2025–26 school year. The board did not specify in the meeting how district leaders will allocate the funds across schools or programs; allocation details were not specified in the transcript.
Ending: The board thanked HBEF and excused foundation representatives after the presentation.
