Who We Are
The Burbank Arts & Education Foundation engages and inspires the community to invest in meeting the diverse educational needs of every Burbank Unified School District student.
Our Story
Our Purpose
BAEF was founded to help address critical challenges facing Burbank schools, including growing budget pressures that threaten essential programs and resources. Through community support and strategic fundraising, the foundation works to ensure students continue to have access to meaningful educational opportunities.
Supporting Student Success
BAEF helps strengthen and sustain student success across BUSD by supporting programs in arts education, STEM, student safety, wellness, and other essential areas. Our goal is to provide students with the tools, experiences, and skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Building on a Legacy
BAEF continues the important work of two former organizations, Burbank Arts for All and the Burbank Educational Foundation. By bringing their missions together, BAEF expands opportunities for students and strengthens the connection between Burbank schools and the community.
Our Vision & Values
The work we do at BAEF is important, yet HOW we deliver on our mission is of equal importance to us. We allow several values to guide our work.
Equity
We believe that EVERY child deserves a high-quality public education.
Innovation
We believe that diversity of representation, thought, and community is critical to the success of our work.
Collaboration
We believe in creating safe and welcoming environments to all. Accessibility – We believe in accessibility to meet the needs of all members of the BUSD community.
Accessibility
We believe in a shared sense of responsibility to invest in the future of public education in Burbank.
Inclusion
We believe that innovation contributes to the creative economy of the City of Burbank. We believe that creative solutions are required to address the current educational needs
