Public schools are the cornerstone of our community.  The number one reason people move to Irvine is for the quality of our schools. 

In Irvine, we have been able to preserve quality education despite an archaic state funding system that bases IUSD's allotment on property values established in the 1970s. For many years this outdated system rpovided inadequate funding far below the state average.  In 2006-2007, equalization moneys have reduced the shortfall, but IUSD is still below the State's goal of funding Districts at the 90th percentile.  

The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) believes that effective community support is needed to provide the best educational opportunities for our children. When you make an investment through IPSF, you're making a statement. That you won't settle for mediocre education in your community. That your children deserve the best.

By working with individuals, community groups and corporations, IPSF ensures that the quality of education your children enjoy is comparable to the finest private schools in the country, and at a cost that's a fraction of private school tuition.

To learn more about the projects, programs and events provided by IPSF, visit the pages under the Our Programs section. To learn more about the foundation's leadership, visit our Meet the Staff and Meet the Board pages.  Thank you for your interest in IPSF and public education!