2019-20 Annual Fund
Why Give to the Annual Fund?
Tuition does not cover the complete cost of a Woodland education. Gifts to the Annual Fund bridge the gap between tuition income and the yearly operational costs of running the school. Unlike tuition, Annual Fund donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
This year, the suggested donation amount is $2,000 per student. 7% of our operating budget is funded through Annual Fund proceeds. Participation in the Annual Fund is key to the success of our efforts to raise $700,000 by December 31, 2019. Every Annual Fund gift is greatly appreciated and has immediate impact on the quality education we provide for our students.
This year's Annual Fund is dedicated to Faculty Recruitment and Retention. All funds raised will go to ensure that Woodland continues to find and keep talented, caring, and compassionate faculty like those we already have. Your contributions help us invest in our most highly-regarded asset, our teachers.
Every year we look to the Woodland community- parents, faculty, staff, Board, grandparents and alumni – to invest in our mission by supporting the Annual Fund.
How to Make Your Gift
You can make your tax-deductible gift by check, credit card, stock or securities.
Give Online
Give by Phone
Give By Mail
Securities Gifts
Giving appreciated stock can be more beneficial than giving cash; you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, and you may not be required to pay capital gains tax. To make a stock gift, please instruct your broker to transfer your gift as follows:
Charles Schwab & Company for the benefit of Woodland School, Account #1898-1906, DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40.
After you have transferred your stock, please email the Advancement Office at advancement@woodland-school.org with the name of the stock, the number of shares and when to expect the transfer.
Matching Gifts
Many businesses and companies such as Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Wells Fargo match charitable contributions made by their employees. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled.
Please check with your Human Resources Department to see if your company offers this program or contact Woodland’s Advancement Office, and we will assist you with the process.
Woodland's Tax ID
94-2753220
Giving Levels
In accordance with best practices for fundraising for independent schools, we will continue listing donors by Giving Levels in the Annual Report.
The Giving Levels are as follows:
Founders Circle
$20,000 and above
Leadership Circle
$10,000 and above
Woodland Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
Wildcat Circle
$2,500 - $4,999
Partnership Circle
$1,000 to $2,499
Community Circle
$1 - $999
Donors of $2,500 or more will be invited to a VIP Reception held an hour prior to the auction on May 2020.