Fiscal Agent:

A Fiscal Agent is a formal arrangement in which AREF sponsors programs that lack exempt status. AREF provides this service to groups whose mission and vision are complementary to the foundations and who are committed to addressing the needs of the students and families in the Alum Rock School District. This arrangement allows sponsored groups to seek grants and solicit tax-deductible donations under our exempt status. AREF supports their efforts to raise funds to support the programs and activities offered by the group(s).

Sponsored groups do their own grant writing and other fund raising work. Under this arrangement AREF performs a channeling function by assuming expenditure responsibility for donations and grant money. AREF maintains separate records of income and disbursements related to each sponsored group. Funds are disbursed solely at the direction of the sponsored group. Each sponsored group must comply with restrictions and requirements imposed by donors, government and foundations, including accurate and timely reporting.

The foundation serves as Fiscal Agent for the following groups:

The Alum Rock Youth Center Advisory Committee
The center’s current programs: Homework Center, Youth Leisure Classes

Alum Rock Youth Center
137 N White Road
San Jose CA 95127
408-251-5757

The Mayfair Community Center Advisory Committee
The center’s current programs: Homework Center, Leisure Classes - All Ages, Therapeutic Services, Senior Services, a swimming pool, and a Fitness Center.

Mayfair Community Center
2039 Kammerer Ave
San Jose CA 95116
408-794-1060

The Alum Rock Jazz Program
AREF supports the program’s efforts to raise funds to support the programs and activities offered by the Jazz Band Program. The Alum Rock Jazz Band is a “Big Band” format group that showcases 28-30 of the most talented students in the Alum Rock District. Their repertoire includes big-band jazz, classic rock, show tunes, and popular songs. The Alum Rock Jazz Band has won many awards and accolades over the years from the city, county and state, including the prestigious Glenn Hoffman Award for outstanding Innovative Programs. The program also provides summer activities for students at the district and in collaboration with San Jose Jazz Society and Stanford’s Summer Jazz Program.

The Santa Clara County School Outreach Collaborative Leadership Team
The School Outreach Collaborative Leadership Team provides leadership and representation for Santa Clara County’s Children’s Health Initiative School Outreach Collaborative in order to meet the needs of the School Outreach Collaborative programs in providing application assistance for families with uninsured children to acquire health insurance.