PUSD Foundation Infographic
Poway Unified School District Foundation — enriching student education through Dream to STEAM, Project Lead The Way, College & Career Readiness, and community-funded programs across northern San Diego County.
Poway Unified School District Foundation
Funding, resources, and opportunities that expand and enrich the educational experiences of PUSD students across northern San Diego County.
PUSD Foundation
Enriching Education — Investing in Every PUSD Student
About
The PUSD Foundation is the philanthropic partner of Poway Unified School District, one of California's top-performing districts in northern San Diego County. Through business partnerships, community donations (Golf Classic fundraiser, The Giving Tree), and strategic grants, the Foundation funds programs that would otherwise be beyond standard district budgets — bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world career preparation.
Impact
Standard district budgets cannot fund enrichment programs like STEAM arts, advanced STEM tracks, or career-technical education without outside support
Students lack direct, structured connections to industry professionals and real-world career pathways before graduation
School safety, wellness, and transition support programs are chronically underfunded, leaving vulnerable students without critical resources
Student STEAM Portfolio Platform
An interactive showcase where students document and publish STEAM projects funded by the Foundation, creating a college-ready digital portfolio
Business–School Mentor Matchmaker
A platform connecting PUSD students with vetted business partners for mentorship, job shadows, and career-fair follow-ups beyond the annual event
Donor Impact Dashboard
A transparent, real-time web dashboard showing donors exactly which programs and school sites their contributions are funding — driving continued community investment