Funding the Future for All Millbrae Kids
Helping the Millbrae School District provide a well-rounded, equitable education for every student from TK to 8th grade.
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Annual Fund Drive Incentives
MEF’s Annual Fund Drive is here! Take a look at this year’s incentives:
- Students at the school with highest rate of participation by October 11 will get extra recess!
- The school with the highest rate of participation will get to host MEF’s STEAM Fair at their school in January 2027!
Donate by October 11 and increase the chance of your school and/or your child’s teacher winning!
If you’ve met the blue-shirt incentive, be sure to fill out this short form (opens in a new tab).
Donate now (opens in a new tab)
Mom’s Night Out: Game Night
Come ready to learn a new game! Good food, great company, and fun games at Brothers Cafe Millbrae, 6–9 PM. Food & drink provided, $25 per person. Wear your favorite shade of pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Register here (opens in a new tab)
All In for MEF: Charity Poker Tournament
Save the date! Dinner at 5 PM, game from 6–10 PM, with beer & wine at the Millbrae Recreation Center, Lincoln Cir, Millbrae. Registration link coming soon.
Save these dates!
Check out the rest of exciting lineup of events hosted by MEF this year! Mark your calendars and check back for more information.
- : MEF’s Turkey Trot
- : Read-A-Thon
- : STEAM Fair
- : MEF Annual Gala and Auction
Dough-ing Good
Let’s kick off MEF’s annual fund drive! Families joined us for a free pizza party to start the 2026–2027 school year with a slice of success at the Caroline Shea Center, 850 Taylor Blvd, Millbrae. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us!
Nashville Nights, a Grand Ole Gala
Nashville Nights brought families, educators, and community partners together at the Millbrae Recreation Center in support of Millbrae students. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening possible.
About
The Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF) is a non-profit fundraising organization that helps the Millbrae School District provide a well-rounded, equitable education for our students.
We work in partnership with families, the MSD, parent organizations, and community partners to fill funding gaps left by local, state, and federal governments.
Interested in joining the board? Learn more here and email president@millbraekids.org if you are interested or have any questions.
Meet our team, read our annual report, and explore our FAQ
Suggested Annual Fund Donation
$1,000 per student
$600,000
Presented to Millbrae School District in September 2025
Our Impact
Because Millbrae is among the lowest-funded districts in San Mateo County, your contribution has a big impact.
As of .
Where your donation goes
- PE (LeGarza)35.5%
PE teachers and equipment for every grade level
- Taylor Music Program29.4%
Instrument instruction and performances across all schools
- STEAM Sessions23.8%
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math enrichment
- Support for Families in MSD (SNAP Cuts)6.6%
Helping families impacted by SNAP benefit cuts
- Reading Specialist4.7%
Literacy specialists helping struggling readers
Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF)
Funding & Grant Breakdown
Support Us
Every donation helps us sustain and improve public education for all Millbrae students.
Annual Fund
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We are grateful for your generous support of all Millbrae students.
