Philanthropists Jeffrey and Joyce Sudikoff have granted consistent and generous support for a variety of critical endeavors within the field of education, and have served as long-standing supporters of UCLA and its Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. The Sudikoff Family Foundation has contributed more than $2.3 million to foster the work of the GSE&IS, including an endowment of $1.5 million for the establishment of The Sudikoff Family Institute for Education & New Media.

The Sudikoffs have also provided significant contributions for the support and advancement of UCLA's Corinne A. Seeds University Elementary School (UES), including the creation of its Art Studio. Additionally, Jeffrey Sudikoff gave generously of his time to serve as the first Chair of the UES Board of Directors. The UES, in collaboration with GSE&IS faculty, researches student learning and development, and examines connections between schools, families, and their communities.