About PFC
Dedicated to supporting every Carpenter Cougar.
Who we are
Parents for Carpenter, Inc. (PFC) is an independent California 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every Carpenter Cougar.
We proudly partner with Carpenter Community Charter by funding enrichment programs, strengthening our school community, and supporting students, teachers, and families.
Organization information
Legal name: Parents for Carpenter, Inc.
Organization type: California nonprofit public benefit corporation
Federal tax status: IRS 501(c)(3)
EIN: 95-4057485
Official website: ParentsForCarpenter.org
Supporting: Carpenter Community Charter
Our mission
PFC believes every Carpenter student deserves access to exceptional educational opportunities.
Working together with families, teachers, staff, alumni, community partners, and local businesses, we raise funds that support programs and resources beyond what public funding provides.
Helping every Carpenter Cougar learn. Grow. Thrive.
Our vision
We envision a school community where every Carpenter Cougar has access to enriching educational opportunities, a supportive learning environment, and the resources needed to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our leadership
PFC is led by dedicated parent volunteers who work together to strengthen our school community.
Every Carpenter family is automatically part of PFC, and we welcome everyone to participate, whether by attending a meeting, volunteering at an event, supporting our Annual Giving Campaign, or serving on a committee.
Interested in getting involved?
We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Contact Us page to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Officers
| Co-Presidents Jeanette Hirsch Megan Remo |
Treasurer Melissa McKenna |
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Executive Vice Presidents Natalie Rodriguez Coscia |
Executive Vice President/Secretary Anne Braveman-Gips |
General Board
| Vice Presidents Stephanie Kodish Simone Garland Natalie Buenaventura Kovan Saaty (Parliamentarian) Jessica Nemer Schultz Kendra Cessarato Marieka Griffin |
Vice Presidents Lauren Kazdoy Alexis Diamond Marika Kahn Laura Steele Carina Roberg Lauren Berger |
| Past President Kelly Broida |
Executive Director Yvonne Gerencher |
Committee Chairs
Monthly Meetings
📅 Second Wednesday of each month
🕗 8:15 AM
📍 Cafe West
Monthly meetings are open to all Carpenter families. We encourage parents and caregivers to attend, learn about upcoming programs and events, and discover ways to get involved in our school community.
Join our community
Whether you have an hour to volunteer, a skill to share, a business to sponsor, or a donation to make, there's a place for everyone at PFC.
Together, we're helping every Carpenter Cougar learn, grow, and thrive.
