Ways to Give

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 (EIN) 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.

Cryptocurrency
CDS now accepts gifts of cryptocurrency. All cryptocurrency donations are immediately converted to fiat currency on receipt. Cryptocurrency donations to 501(c)(3) charities receive the same tax treatment as stocks. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. Please contact your tax or financial advisor for more information. Visit our cryptocurrency donation page to make a gift online.

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. The following instructions will affect a transfer to our account:

Deliver to: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc

Account: Children’s Day School

Acct. No. 5573-7808

DTC No. 0164 Code: 40

Prior to the transfer, please notify the Advancement Office of the following:

The name of the securities being transferred
The number of shares
The name of the institution transferring the securities
The date of the transfer.

Once the transfer is complete, we will confirm the transaction and provide a receipt of your gift for your tax files. 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. To initiate a gift, use our address (333 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110) and our Tax ID/EIN: 94-3248631.

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 supports 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.

Planned Giving: Children's Day School Legacy Society
The Children’s Day School Legacy Society recognizes those families and individuals who have made a legacy gift to CDS through a bequest in their will or some other type of planned donation. By including CDS in their estate planning, Legacy Society members ensure a strong and sustainable financial future for the school.

Through the generosity of our families, we are able to craft long-term strategies to improve our programs in the years to come, and planned giving is one of the most helpful ways in which you can provide funding for the future. With thoughtful planning, you can make a meaningful contribution to CDS that may also have tax advantages. Here are some examples of how you can make a planned gift:

Place CDS in your will or living trust
Make CDS the beneficiary of a retirement account, such as an IRA
Make a gift of a life insurance policy
Make a gift of real estate or other tangible property

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