Early Childhood through Eighth Grade in the heart of Silicon Valley

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

You can make a payment over the phone by credit card if you call the Advancement Office at (650) 285.5226.

Give By Mail

Please make your check payable to “Woodland School” and mail to:


Woodland School Advancement Office
360 La Cuesta Drive
Portola Valley, CA 94025

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.

Annual Fund Infographic

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 $2,000 or more will be invited to a Board hosted recognition event in September 2019.

Donors of $2,500 or more will be invited to a VIP Reception held an hour prior to the auction on May 2020.