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FAQ
What is the mission of the WSF?
In this era of inadequate funding for public education, the mission of the Woodside School Foundation is to provide a dependable flow of funds to supplement the budget at Woodside School. The aim is to ensure continued excellence in academic, social,and cultural programs at the school. The WSF raises this financial support from, and is accountable to, the parents and the wider community. The WSF coordinates its efforts with the school board, the school administration, and other school organizations.
In this era of inadequate funding for public education, the mission of the Woodside School Foundation is to provide a dependable flow of funds to supplement the budget at Woodside School. The aim is to ensure continued excellence in academic, social,and cultural programs at the school. The WSF raises this financial support from, and is accountable to, the parents and the wider community. The WSF coordinates its efforts with the school board, the school administration, and other school organizations.
How are the funds raised?
The WSF puts on two annual fundraisers, the Annual Fund (formerly called the Fall Campaign) and the Grand Auction. Additionally, WSF helped raise a Capital Campaign to help fund the new Design Lab, Sellman Auditorium and Preschool building.
Occasionally individuals make donations that underwrite specific programs (directed gifts). In 2008, the WSF began an initiative to raise funds from the local businesses that our school community supports. Called the Community Partners program, it has grown as a source of revenue.
The WSF puts on two annual fundraisers, the Annual Fund (formerly called the Fall Campaign) and the Grand Auction. Additionally, WSF helped raise a Capital Campaign to help fund the new Design Lab, Sellman Auditorium and Preschool building.
Occasionally individuals make donations that underwrite specific programs (directed gifts). In 2008, the WSF began an initiative to raise funds from the local businesses that our school community supports. Called the Community Partners program, it has grown as a source of revenue.
What do our donations to the WSF currently fund?
Your contributions are applied school-wide at the discretion of the School Board. Without them the following subjects and activities would be reduced or eliminated, and class sizes would be much larger:
- Art
- Curriculum Development
- Early Literacy/Reading Discovery
- Global Citizen Curriculum
- Librarian
- Middle School Development
- Music: Instrumental and Vocal
- Outdoor Education
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Science
- Spanish/Mandarian
- Staff Development
- Technology
Donations to the WSF are tax-deductible.
We also want to remind people that there are additional ways to support the WSF. Hundreds of parents and community members volunteer their time and talents to help with our fundraising efforts each year. Contact a board member or the fundraising chairs if you would like to help with the Annual Fund, Grand Auction or Community Partners program.
What are the Annual Fund donation levels this year?
- Valedictorian ($30,000 and over)
- Summa Cum Laude ($22,000 - $29,999)
- Magna Cum Laude ($16,500 - $21,999)
- Dean's List ($11,000 - $15,499)
- Merit Scholar ($5,500 - $10,999)
- Honor Roll ($1,000 - $5,499)
- Partner ($1 - $999)
Can I direct where my donation dollars are to be spent?
Because state funding is unpredictable and can change dramatically from year-to-year, and the rules governing state finances are complex, we encourage people to donate to the WSF General Fund. These gifts can then be directed where the school administration and School Board determine they are needed most. If you wish to make a directed gift to underwrite a specific program, please contact the WSF Board President.
Because state funding is unpredictable and can change dramatically from year-to-year, and the rules governing state finances are complex, we encourage people to donate to the WSF General Fund. These gifts can then be directed where the school administration and School Board determine they are needed most. If you wish to make a directed gift to underwrite a specific program, please contact the WSF Board President.
How can I double my donation?
Many companies offer matching gift programs—it's an easy way to double the impact of a contribution. Please check with your company's human resources department to obtain a matching gift form to include with your donation.
Companies that have made matching donations in the past include Adobe, Applied Materials, The Capital Group, Cisco, Electronic Arts, Google, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Intuit, Prudential Securities and Wells Fargo.
Many companies offer matching gift programs—it's an easy way to double the impact of a contribution. Please check with your company's human resources department to obtain a matching gift form to include with your donation.
Companies that have made matching donations in the past include Adobe, Applied Materials, The Capital Group, Cisco, Electronic Arts, Google, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Intuit, Prudential Securities and Wells Fargo.
How can I make a donation?
Tax-deductible contributions can be dropped off at the school office, or mailed to WSF, 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062.
Donations may be made via check, Zelle, ACH, credit card online, a transfer of securities, a pledge, your donor advised fund, and extended through your employer's corporate matching program. Need assistance? Email wsf@woodsideschool.us.
- In Person: Drop off your donation in the main school office or stop by the Foundation office (Room 39C)
- By Mail: Woodside School Foundation, 3195 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
- Online: Click here to donate online
- Pledges: Make a pledge during the campaign to donate on or before March 1
- Corporate Matching Funds: Matching funds may be available from your employer and are a great way to extend the benefit of your donation. Upon receipt of your donation, the WSF office will issue a proof of payment letter for you to submit to your company’s human resources or relevant foundation department.
- Gift Securities: Your tax-deductible contribution may also be in the form of a direct transfer of securities to the Woodside School Foundation; this may provide you with additional tax benefits (please consult a qualified tax advisor). See instructions below.
Woodside School Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and all donations to are tax-deductible. The Foundation's Federal Tax ID is 94-2928552. The WSF was created to fill the shortfall in public funding for elementary education, as mentioned above.