Upcoming Events
September 22, 2026
2026 Transforming Lives Luncheon
The Transforming Lives Luncheon honors the achievements of BASIC Fund scholars, parents, and supporters.
Featuring special guest speaker Sal Khan
Founder, Khan Academy & Khan Lab School
Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
This is an invite-only event. To learn more about attending our 2026 Luncheon, please contact our team.
Past Events
October 7, 2025
2025 Transforming Lives Luncheon
The Transforming Lives Luncheon honors the tremendous achievements of BASIC Fund scholars, parents, and supporters. Our 2025 celebration featured two special guest speakers:
Event produced by Julie Dunn, JBD Events.
Made possible by our Board of Directors and our generous sponsors:
Prologis
Capital Group
Makena Capital
KPMG
Bank of San Francisco
October 1, 2024
2024 Transforming Lives Luncheon
The 2024 Transforming Lives Luncheon honored the achievements of BASIC Fund scholars and parents, as well as the generosity of our incredible community. Together, we raised over $800,000 to support new scholarships and help our students succeed!
Guest speakers included:
- Jim Herbert, Board Chairman, BASIC Fund
- John Couch, Vice President, BASIC Fund
- Glenda Nuñez, parent of 5 BASIC Fund scholars
- Rachel Elginsmith, CEO, BASIC Fund
- MC/Auctioneer: Franco Finn, Hypeman, Golden State Warriors
Event produced by Julie Dunn, JBD Events.
Made possible by our Board of Directors and our generous sponsors:
Chevron
Capital Group
KPMG
Prologis
September 26, 2023
25th Anniversary Luncheon
In 2023, the BASIC Fund celebrated 25 years of educational empowerment in the Bay Area with a gathering of our dedicated supporters. Held at the historical St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, the event marked the announcement of our $40 million Endowment, which aims to sustain our work for the next 25 years and beyond.
Guest Speakers Included:
- Jim Steyer, Founder and CEO, Common Sense Media
- Jim Herbert, Board Chairman, BASIC Fund
- Brian Griggs, Board President, BASIC Fund
- Rachel Elginsmith, CEO, BASIC Fund
- Julio Barrientos, Former BASIC Fund scholar and CitiBank VP
- Priscilla Taylor, Principal, Beechwood School
- Kathryn Ascencio, Former BASIC Fund parent and College Advisor at ACHIEVE
Jim Herbert, BASIC Fund Board Chairman, announces the BASIC Fund Scholarship Foundation at the 25th Anniversary Luncheon.
Click here to download the 25th Anniversary Luncheon slide deck
