Annual Giving Campaign 2023–2024
Why Annual Giving Is So Important
SPARK relies on Annual Giving donations from families each year, which account for almost 70% of the Foundation’s total revenue. With this financial support, SPARK provides access for every student to programs including Music, Art, Science, Technology/Engineering and Wellness/Counseling at all three schools, plus Spanish and Leadership at Hall Middle School. This includes materials, supplies, salaries and benefits for 14 teachers and staff for the 2023-2024 school year.
Recommended 2023-24 Family donations
We recommend the following annual donation amounts based on the number of students in each family:
- Families with one student the recommended annual donation is $1,250
- Families with two students the recommended annual donation is $2,500
- Families with three students the recommended annual donation is $3,750
Per Student Ask $1250
Family Participation Goal 100%
Ways to Give
Annual Giving makes up more than 70% of our overall revenue each year. In order to reach our $1.5M fundraising goal, we are asking for a donation of $1,250 per student with 100% family participation. Every single gift makes an impact on the students and it truly is a whole community effort to support our schools through SPARK. You can make a one-time donation online with a credit card or set up automatic monthly installments to spread your payments out over time. You can also pledge now and pay later.
WHY DONATE STOCK
- You don’t pay capital gains tax when you make a stock transfer directly to SPARK.
- You qualify for a tax-deduction based on the fair market value of the stock if you have held your stock for over a year.
TO DONATE STOCK
- Email your completed stock donation form. (download: stock donation form)
- Or mail it to: SPARK Attn: Stock Transfers | 230 Doherty Drive| Larkspur, CA 94939
- Ask your broker to transfer the shares to SPARK’s Charles Schwab account. All transferred stocks will be recorded and valued on the date the donor relinquished control of the asset in favor of SPARK. Because Schwab does not attach donor names to the transfers, it is critical that the donor submit a completed stock donation form to SPARK.
Manage Your Gift
Thank you for your commitment to our kids.
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