REGENERON International Science & Engineering Fair
Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education and scientific research. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization focused on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire.
California Science & Engineering Fair
The California Science & Engineering Fair is the final science fair of the academic year for students throughout the State of California in grades 6 - 12, serving California’s future scientists and engineers since 1952. The fair is hosted by the California Science Center.
Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair
The ultimate goal of the Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair is to promote science education in Los Angeles County and to encourage all students to pursue their interests in the respective fields of science.
The Annenberg Foundation
The Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. The Foundation and its Board of Directors are also directly involved in the community through innovative projects that advance public well-being, spark new ideas, and spread knowledge. The Foundation is committed to core values of responsiveness, accessibility, fairness, and involvement.
The Foundation believes in funding organizations that have a deep level of community involvement, are led by effective leaders and tackle challenging and timely problems. Specific organizational attributes valued by the Foundation are: visionary leadership, impact, sustainability, innovation, organizational strength, network of partnerships plus the population being served.
Kairos Prep Academy
Kairos Prep Academy’s Constitution charges the faculty to teach “youth from every quarter” to aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. This obligation challenges students to develop what is finest in themselves and others, for others and themselves. Kairos Prep Academy is committed to nurturing an intentionally diverse, inclusive community that encourages students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn from one another. Guided by the ideal of non sibi, leading lives “not for self,” the Kairos Prep Academy community promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
UCLA's primary purpose as a public research university is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. To fulfill this mission, UCLA is committed to academic freedom in its fullest terms: We value open access to information, free and lively debate conducted with mutual respect for individuals, and freedom from intolerance. In all of our pursuits, we strive at once for excellence and diversity, recognizing that openness and inclusion produce true quality.
UCLA endeavors to integrate education, research and service so that each enriches and extends the others. This integration promotes academic excellence and nurtures innovation and scholarly development.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Second largest in the nation, the Los Angeles Unified School District enrolls more than 600,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The District covers 710 square miles, and includes Los Angeles, as well as all or parts of 31 smaller municipalities, plus several unincorporated sections of Los Angeles County.
iD Tech Academy
In 1999, our family pioneered the very first tech camps for kids and teens. We’ve since grown from 280 to 50,000 students per year, spreading our Silicon Valley startup culture around the world and online. No other program has our track record of long-term student success, our passion, or our reputation as the world's go-to summer STEM educator.
Unlock your child's brilliance at the world’s premier destination for STEM education. Guided by elite tech rockstars from universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU, they'll have fun, advance their skills fast, and join a community of 500,000 aspiring innovators. For ages 7-19.
Yale University - Science & Engineering Association
Yale Science & Engineering Association is a grassroots, nonprofit organization, and it relies on membership dues and voluntary contributions to finance the bulk of its activities, including its undergraduate research grants, its science fair programs, its strategic alliance with FIRST® Robotics, and newer initiatives, like career fairs and entrepreneurial events.
Founded in 1914, YSEA is one of the oldest university alumni organizations in the world with a focus on issues in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our mission is to connect alumni with students, the University, and each other to strengthen the Yale science and engineering community.
University of Southern California - Viterbi School of Engineering
USC Viterbi is a pioneer in restoring sight to the blind; restoring memory to sufferers of Alzheimer’s; and socially assistive robots to aid seniors with stroke or children with autism. It is the home of the first operational quantum computing center in academia. Our alumni include Neil Armstrong, first human on the moon; A.C. Mike Markkula, co-founder of Apple; and Wanda Austin, former CEO of the Aerospace Corporation.
The USC Viterbi School is consistently ranked in the top 10 graduate programs (U.S. News and World Report). Under the leadership of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos, the school helped re-imagine the 21st century engineer, pioneering the Grand Challenge Scholars Program in schools across the globe. Our mission is to serve California, the nation and the world. At USC Viterbi, we call this the enabling power of Engineering+.
NEA Foundation
The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Founded by educators, our mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education. We believe that the most innovative and effective policies and strategies emanate from educators engaged in authentic partnership with policymakers, students, parents, and others who are committed to educational equity, excellence, and opportunity. Through the transformative power of these partnerships, we believe we can improve both students’ and communities’ educational experiences.
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego Unified School District (formerly known as San Diego City Schools) is the school district based in San Diego, California, United States. It was founded in 1854. As of 2005 it represents over 200 institutions and has over 15,800 employees. The district includes 113 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, 4 atypical schools, 10 alternative schools, 27 high schools and 25 charter schools. San Diego Unified School district is the second largest school district in California and the largest in San Diego County. The district covers most of San Diego with the exception of San Ysidro, which is served by San Ysidro Elementary School District and Sweetwater Union High School District.
The Los Angeles Times (LA Times) is a daily newspaper based in El Segundo, California, which has been published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It has the fifth-largest circulation in the U.S., and is the largest American newspaper not headquartered on the East Coast. The paper focuses its coverage of issues particularly salient to the West Coast, such as immigration trends and natural disasters. It has won more than 40 Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of these and other issues.
Los Angeles Times - Innovation Prize (Launching Soon)
Project Transition
Project Transition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and underserved communities through education, mentorship, and access to opportunity. In partnership with the Edward Charles Foundation, Project Transition operates with full fiscal compliance and transparency to ensure every dollar contributes meaningfully to real, measurable impact.
Our mission is to help individuals navigate pivotal moments in life—whether it’s the transition from high school to college, adversity to opportunity, or simply uncertainty to hope—by providing the tools, support systems, and networks they need to thrive.
The David J. Park Foundation is proud to support Project Transition as a strategic ally. David J. Park serves as a dedicated Advisory Board Member, offering vision, mentorship, and philanthropic leadership. In 2025, the Foundation awarded a $15,000 scholarship fund to directly support students enrolled in Project Transition programs—removing financial barriers and opening doors to life-changing opportunities.
This collaboration is a reflection of our shared belief: that with the right support at the right moment, anyone can transition into their fullest potential.
CASCADE Golf Series
The Cascade Series is a philanthropic event platform created and led by the David J. Park Foundation, designed to unite leaders across venture capital, private equity, and philanthropy through world-class sporting experiences with purpose.
What began as an exclusive golf gathering at the prestigious Olympic Club (San Francisco, CA) has grown into an event series that will include skiing, surfing, sailing, pickleball, and snow polo—each benefitting a designated charitable foundation. The Cascade Series is not only a celebration of sport and connection, but a catalyst for impact.
At each event, over $50 billion in combined AUM is represented, bringing together the most influential LPs, GPs, family offices, founders, and athlete-investors to explore fund partnerships, strategic capital deployment, and meaningful philanthropic alignment.
As part of its commitment to driving real-world change, the David J. Park Foundation spearheaded the inaugural Cascade Golf Series and launched a dedicated scholarship fund through proceeds and contributions raised at the event. These scholarships directly support underserved youth through aligned nonprofit programs, including Project Transition.