Cubberley Foundation
Meet your 2025-2026 Cubberley Foundation Board of Directors:
President/Communications Chair - Angelica Golden
Vice President - Alicia Jaurequi
Secretary/Fundraising Co-Chair - Kethia Harris
Fundraising Co-Chair - Samantha Amado
Treasurer - Janelle Macasieb
Financial Secretary - David Funaoka
Assistant Fundraising Chair - Jen Houp
Staff Advisor - Crystal Moss
Advisory Board Member - Sarah Pazdernik
Member-at-Large - Jason Harper
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About the Foundation
Cubberley School Foundation is a volunteer-led, non-profit fundraising organization created in response to diminishing state and federal funding for public education. Founded by Cubberley parents in 2008, the Foundation aims to provide the flexible funding needed to enhance the quality of education for both elementary and middle school Cubberley scholars. The Foundation is not restricted by the same bylaws and regulations set in place for the PTA, so we are able to go beyond their scope of capabilities, meaning all monies raised go directly to the education enrichment programs and special projects that support Cubberley students and staff. Past programs funded by the Foundation include:
- Electronic marquee
- Field trips (including bus transportation)
- Cubberley Native Garden project
- MESA program
- Robotics
- Middle School sports uniforms
- Ceramics and art programs
- Lunch benches
- Science and technology supplies
- New furniture for the school library
- Honor roll celebrations
- Academic intervention resources
- Bike rack
- Campus beautification
How to Support
We encourage all Cubberley parents and families to get involved in our school community, and supporting your Cubberley Foundation is a wonderful way to do just that. We truly value all the support we receive from our Cubberley families and local businesses! There are several ways to show your support:
Donate: You can make a donation directly to the Foundation here, as well as support one of our fundraisers throughout the school year.
Volunteer: The Cubberley Foundation is run entirely by volunteers, and we rely on the support of our fellow Cub families. We greatly appreciate all the hard work of our wonderful parent/caregiver volunteers–our success wouldn’t be possible without them! Please submit a Volunteer Interest form, and someone will contact you.
Sponsor: Do you own a local business, or know someone who does? If so, we’d love to partner with you. There are many sponsorship opportunities throughout the school year.
Spread the Word: Let your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers know about the Foundation and how they, too, can help support our amazing Cubberley students and staff.
Get In Touch
We’re always happy to answer your questions or address any concerns you may have about the Foundation, and of course we love receiving emails from Cubberley families who want to offer their support by donating or volunteering! We can also be found on Instagram, where you’ll find the latest Foundation and school news, events, and updates. Here’s how to reach us:
General email: cubs@cubberleyfoundation.org
Fundraising: fundraising@cubberleyfoundation.org
Instagram: @cubberleyfoundation
Fundraisers
The Foundation manages several fundraisers throughout the school year, including an annual fall fundraiser, APEX, which is held in the spring, and various Cubs Dine Out fundraisers at local eateries. Additionally, we partner with local businesses that support our school and offer our Cubberley families discounts on products and services.
Board of Directors
Foundation board meetings are held on campus, after school, and parents and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meetings are scheduled every other month, starting in July and ending in May, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Please follow our Instagram page @cubberleyfoundation for dates and times.
2025-26 Foundation Board Meeting Dates
Foundation board meetings are held on campus, after school, and parents and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meetings are scheduled every other month, starting in July and ending in May, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Please follow our Instagram page @cubberleyfoundation for dates and times and/or see below:
2025/26 School Year Board Meeting Dates:
September 2, 2025
November 4, 2025
January 6, 2026
March 3, 2026
May 5, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
It is important to us that our Cubberley families clearly understand the purpose of the Foundation, and the need for it at our school. Here are several questions we get asked most often, but if there is additional information you need, please feel free to email us at cubs@cubberleyfoundation.org.
Does the Foundation replace the PTA?
The Foundation does not replace the PTA, nor is it a part of the PTA. The Cubberley PTA is a vital part of the school that raises funds to provide a wide range of programs for the students and staff. The Foundation does partner with the PTA on a variety of projects, but again, we are not restricted by their bylaws and are therefore able to provide funding beyond what the PTA and school district can contribute.
Why does Cubberley need the Foundation if the district provides funding?
While Cubberley does receive funding from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as property taxes and the California Lottery, it is a public school, and is therefore subject to budget cuts and other restrictions as regulated by the state or school district. The Foundation is needed to offset changes or cuts in public school funding that could affect any new and ongoing education enrichment programs.
Who runs the Foundation?
The Board of Directors manages all Foundation business.
How much money is raised, and how is it used?
The Foundation maintains a goal of raising approximately $65,000 per year, which amounts to roughly $65-70 per student. This amount helps support the new and ongoing programs, curriculum, and special projects at Cubberley, and can also help fund employee salaries, if needed. Additionally, a minimal budget is maintained for legal and professional fees, insurance, and other administrative costs.
Important Links
2025-26 Payment and Reimbursement Request Form