Torrance Education Foundation

The Torrance Education Foundation (TEF) is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit entitity organized in the early 1990s to united the Torrance community in financially supporting our award-winning public schools. TEF is an active fundraising organization that provides summer programs for our students.

The financial resources that TEF raises through donations, sponsorships, and special events, goes to support the Torrance Unified School District students and schools. TEF also administers and runs the South Bay Enrichment Academy, a WASC- and NCAA-accredited, tuition-based summer school program for South Bay K-12 students.

TEF's mission is "To enrich the educational experience for students of the Torrance Unified School District"

TEF's vision is that "Every Torrance student has access to ample educational resources to learn, grow, thrive, and succeed."