We appreciate your interest in making Children’s Day School a philanthropic priority. We are a 501c(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 94-3248631. There are multiple ways you can make a gift of support to CDS to directly impact the learning journey of every student.

Giving Online
Giving Online is one of the easiest ways to donate with a credit or debit card or pledge on our secure website.
Give online here.
Pledge online here.

Cash Donations
Make a gift any time with cash, personal check, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to Children’s Day School and delivered to the Advancement Office at 333 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110. Please be sure to include your gift designation, e.g. Annual Fund, Come Together Campaign, etc.

Appreciated Stocks & Securities
Giving appreciated securities - stocks, bonds and mutual funds - benefits donors and CDS. In most cases, donors receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the security and do not have to pay capital gains tax on the transfer of securities that have been held for at least a year. To learn more about the benefits of donating appreciated stocks and securities, please click here!

Matching Gifts
Companies will often match gifts to CDS –an easy way to make the most of your gift, by doubling or even tripling your donation. All CDS supporters are encouraged to find out if their employers, or those of their friends and families, have matching gift programs. Each company has its own guidelines, but many will match gifts annually. If your employer offers a matching program, your donation can be greatly increased. Click here for a list of employers who match.

Donor Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle through which donors may contribute to their favorite charities. Contributions to a DAF are immediately tax-deductible, and are invested and grow tax-free. After establishing a DAF, you may recommend grants to 501c3
charities like CDS.

Endowment
The CDS endowment supports the long-term stability of the school. Endowments are invested in the market and a set portion of revenue from the investments support operating and capital projects and the remaining revenue is reinvested and the endowment grows. The goal is to build our endowment to help bolster the long-term financial stability that will allow us to enhance our innovative programs, attract and retain top faculty and staff, and preserve our deep commitment to access and socio-economic diversity.

Giving online is one of the easiest ways to donate or pledge.