CA: Private foundations to fund public schools proliferate in era of budget cuts

California public schools seek private money just to cover basics

Los Angeles Times  April 21, 2008

In the face of large cuts to the state education budget, more private foundations are springing up to provide money to save teachers and programs at schools.  Critics argue that the use of foundations increases the gap in schooling between rich and poor students.  The article notes a variety of methods used by foundations to raise money for public schools.