Excellence in Education

Invested in Bright Futures

The Mission

The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a community driven fundraising organization, which supplements state funding for programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in the public schools of Manhattan Beach.

$+
MILLION
MBEF’s investment in our schools since 1983
%
of students in Manhattan Beach public schools benefit from MBEF
+
YEARS MBEF has funded
MBUSD schools
+
Students IMPACTED BY MBEF
SINCE INCEPTION

The impact

Our exceptional schools in Manhattan Beach are not the result of funding from the state, but rather the product of a committed community that invests in public education. Every donation to MBEF directly impacts learning experiences in our classrooms, offering students an enriched education that builds confidence, curiosity, and critical-thinking skills to support their future success.

Grants to MBUSD Schools 2026-2027

Support of MBEF funds the opportunities that create a well-rounded education for every child and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Each year, donations to MBEF’s Annual Appeal bring our mission to life in our Manhattan Beach schools—enriching the lives of our students today and empowering them for success tomorrow. The Annual Appeal accounts for the most significant portion of MBEF’s total funding directed towards educator positions and programs in our schools. The participation of every family in the Annual Appeal is essential to raise the millions needed to sustain the high-quality education our community expects. Every contribution—large or small—builds a stronger foundation for all MBUSD students.

News & Updates

Powered by Community

Every success story in our schools begins with people who show up—parents volunteering, businesses contributing, teachers innovating, and donors giving so students can thrive.

This shared commitment is what elevates public education in Manhattan Beach. And it starts with supporters just like you. Parents, grandparents, community leaders and teachers who choose to invest in the future of our students.