2025-26 Annual Fund

You can make a payment over the phone by credit card if you call the Development Office at (650) 285-5226.

Giving appreciated stock can be more beneficial than giving cash. When donors give stock held for more than a year, capital gains taxes on the appreciation are typically avoided. And, donors can generally deduct the fair market value of the stock at the time of transfer, which is often higher than the original purchase price. Please consult with your tax advisor on details specific to you.

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 and the number of shares. Stock transfers do not include any contact information so your email is vital to identifying you as the donor.

The 2025 Annual Fund goals are $1,000,000 and surpass last year's 94% participation. Gifts of all sizes add up to a truly meaningful sum for the school, and every gift puts us one step closer to our goals.

• It’s one measure of the strength of the Woodland community and sends an important message to leadership donors that there is broad-based support for the school.
• Woodland is evaluated by organizations including NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools), and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). High levels of giving and participation are seen as a sign of a healthy educational organization and bode well for any accreditation evaluation.
• Collective giving adds up! Last year, gifts accounted for nearly 20% of Annual Fund totals.

• Every gift, of every size, is important to Woodland and provides vital support for students and faculty. Last year, gifts ranged from $5 - $100,000 and the most frequent gift was $5,000.
• Gifts of $2,500 per student fully close the gap between tuition and the full cost of a Woodland education.
• Donors of $5,000 or more are invited to Woodland’s annual Donor Appreciation Event in recognition of their leadership support.