Silicon Valley International School experienced a year of remarkable success during the 2024-2025 academic year as we celebrated our 45th anniversary. We saw significant growth in both community support and overall fundraising.
INTL’s community of parents, students, faculty, and staff rallied together through events, volunteering, and fundraising efforts, strengthening the school in meaningful ways.
We are deeply grateful to all the donors, volunteers, and supporters who made these achievements possible.
annual fund
team
More than 60 parent and teacher volunteers took on the responsibility of peer-to-peer fundraising in their child’s class. Being an Annual Fund Champion is one of the more challenging volunteering roles, and most rewarding.
supporters
The Annual Fund started on September 5, 2024, and finished on June 30, 2025. 463 donors gave to the maximum of their ability.
See below for the campaign video and the participation percentages by class.
Annual Fund 24-25 Campaign Video
participation rate by class (as of 6/30/25)
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early years
Number of
ConstituentsNumber of
DonorsTotal
GivenParticipation Percentage 2024-25 Class EY-Bamboo 19 11 $ 22,401 57% EY-Lotus 18 12 $ 42,430 66% EY-Moon 18 10 $ 52,127 55% EY-Oak 21 6 $ 18,094 28% EY-Rainbow 18 15 $ 47,431 83% EY-Sequoia 18 5 $ 15,251 27% EY-Star 18 13 $ 38,642 72% EY-Sun 25 18 $ 36,102 72% -
elementary school
Number of
ConstituentsNumber of
DonorsTotal
GivenParticipation Percentage 2024-25 Class KC1 17 11 $ 41,463 64% KC2 17 14 $ 54,131 82% KC3 17 13 $ 38,989 76% KF1 18 10 $ 12,618 55% KF2 16 13 $ 58,870 81% KG1 7 6 $ 16,510 85% 1C1 13 9 $ 68,292 69% 1C2 16 5 $ 14,481 31% 1C3 14 14 $ 48,304 100% 1F1 13 8 $ 11,639 61% 1F2 13 8 $ 11,566 61% 1G1 8 4 $ 16,379 50% 2C1 16 9 $ 52,932 56% 2C2 18 11 $ 43,187 61% 2F1 17 8 $ 51,739 47% 2F2 13 8 $ 8,378 61% 2G1 7 4 $ 28,557 57% 3C1 15 12 $ 33,447 80% 3C2 16 12 $ 67,864 75% 3F1 18 11 $ 47,330 61% 4C1 11 6 $ 11,125 54% 4C2 11 5 $ 19,373 45% 4F1 13 8 $ 28,439 61% 4F2 12 8 $ 33,175 66% 5C1 15 7 $ 36,560 46% 5C2 14 7 $ 39,273 50% 5F1 17 9 $ 44,241 52% 5F2 15 10 $ 43,939 66% 5G1 4 2 $ 1,518 50% -
upper school
Number of
ConstituentsNumber of
DonorsTotal
GivenParticipation Percentage 2024-25 Class 6th1 19 12 $ 49,151 63% 6th2 18 9 $ 23,949 50% 6th3 17 11 $ 32,582 64% 7th1 18 9 $ 29,887 50% 7th2 16 9 $ 36,585 56% 7th3 17 11 $ 70,019 64% 8th1 17 13 $ 54,159 76% 8th2 16 13 $ 79,388 81% 8th3 14 10 $ 37,783 71% 9th 22 10 $ 56,550 45% 10th 11 6 $ 35,536 54% 11th 18 5 $ 26,668 27% 12th 15 8 $ 28,771 53%
soirée du vin wine auction
Each year, Silicon Valley International School hosts Soirée du Vin, an elegant wine auction celebrating fine wine, great company, and support for the school’s Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund.
The 2024 Soirée du Vin welcomed 107 attendees and featured 31 auction lots. The evening began with a phenomenal wine-tasting hour, followed by a gourmet wine-paired dinner, and concluded with a thrilling live auction. In honor of INTL’s 45th anniversary, the community raised their glasses in cheers and applause to celebrate this special milestone.
A special thank-you goes to our 2024 guest speaker, Sam Lando of Lando Winery.
To read more about the 2024 Annual Soirée du Vin, visit the event blog.
supporters
Thank You for an Amazing Soirée du Vin!
The 2024 Soirée du Vin was a resounding success, once again showcasing INTL’s tight-knit community and our shared passion for both wine and education. The theme, Aged to Perfection, artfully intertwined the maturation of fine wine with the celebration of the school’s 45 years of excellence.
The 2024 Soirée du Vin was a resounding success, once again showcasing INTL’s tight-knit community and our shared passion for both wine and education. The theme, Aged to Perfection, artfully intertwined the maturation of fine wine with the celebration of the school’s 45 years of excellence.
Thank you to everyone for supporting our school and coming to Soirée du Vin, and for those who couldn’t make it, we look forward to seeing you on September 28, 2025, for another magnificent evening!
impact
The live auction raised $68,268 for INTL's Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund, which will go toward ensuring that INTL is able to continue its mission of academic excellence indefinitely. On top of that, a gracious $21,601 was raised by the eventgoers for Fund-the-Future.
annual gala + auction
team
The 2025 Annual Gala and Auction’s theme was A Sapphire Affair. Over 200 elegantly dressed guests gathered to celebrate Silicon Valley International School’s 45th anniversary, enjoying a sparkling Champagne welcome, lively entertainment, and a delicious 3-course dinner.
This year’s Gala could not have happened without the support of this year’s Co-Chairs, Vivian Chen and Zack Hou, who took to the stage with their own perspectives on what they value about INTL. This year represented an important milestone for INTL, with our two co-chairs bringing together the deep commitment of parents whose three children have thrived under INTL’s bilingual and multicultural curriculum.
The evening featured an electric performance by INTL’s student band, followed by a special appearance and speech by former Head of School Philippe Dietz, whose more than 20 years of visionary leadership shaped INTL into the thriving institution it is today. A moving film tribute honored INTL’s very first graduating class of 1979, celebrating the pioneering students who laid the foundation for 45 years of excellence.
supporters
Fund-a-Need
One of the evening’s most impactful moments was the Fund-a-Need initiative, which raised $311,122 to support social-emotional learning (SEL) in classrooms. The funds will help create an environment where students feel supported and understood while strengthening collaboration between parents and teachers to foster both emotional well-being and academic success.
impact
With the help of generous donors, bidders, and volunteers, the event raised over $116,085 plus an additional $311,122 for Fund-a-Need.
Read more in the Gala & Auction blog.
Read more in the Gala & Auction blog.
endowments
team
Anne A.
Cindy F-I.
Linda W.
Sujata N.
Thom P.
Barbara G.
Jovi O.
Patricia C.
Cindy F-I.
Linda W.
Sujata N.
Thom P.
Barbara G.
Jovi O.
Patricia C.
CHARLOTTE DE GÉRY ENDOWMENT FUND
35 Donors this year, $109,935 increase this year
Total Value: $9,185,050 (as of June 30, 2025)
Purpose
Supports Faculty, Technology, and Environmental Programs. Named after our school’s founder, the Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund is dedicated towards her vision for the bilingual and bicultural student of the 21st century. Contributions to the Charlotte de Géry Endowment Fund are unrestricted funds and are used to build a strong financial foundation for our school.
FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT FUND
24 Donors this year. $69,222 increase this year.
Total Value: $786,967 (as of June 30, 2025)
Purpose
Provides financial assistance to families. Financial Aid Endowment will support our Financial Aid pool, which will help families who would otherwise not be able to pay the full cost of their children’s education.
All 8th and 12th-grade departing families are asked to give to this fund, in lieu of the Annual Fund.
ART ENDOWMENT FUND
2 Donors this year. $3,000 increase this year.
Total Value: $104,386 (as of June 30, 2025)
Purpose
Provides for Visual and Performing Arts. While other schools are cutting their arts programs, we wish to continue to provide our students with the opportunity to look inward and express themselves through creative avenues. Contributions to the Arts Endowment are restricted funds and are used only to enhance the arts education program of INTL students.
ARTHUR B. FRANCIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Total Value: $187,318 (as of June 30, 2025)
Purpose
The Arthur B. Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in loving memory of alumni parent Sabrina H.’s father, Arthur. Sabrina’s family established the scholarship fund in 2013 to assist in the retention of current INTL students from elementary into middle school. Arthur’s belief of cultural immersion continues to live on by supporting one student each year.
ENDOWMENT RELEASE
The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors approved the release of earnings from the School's Endowment Funds supporting the Arts, Financial Aid, and Operations of the School.
The amount released was approximately $424,839.
this year's recipient of the Arthur B. Francis Memorial Scholarship is Sophie-Lang M.
Sabrina H., daughter of Arthur B. Francis, visited campus and shared a special moment with this year’s scholarship recipient, Sofie-Lang M.
strategic growth initiative
The Strategic Growth Initiative (SGI) is an unrestricted fundraising campaign created to facilitate an increase in cash, allowing Silicon Valley International School (INTL) to increase its cash position for future growth initiatives, whether for debt acquisition or facilities improvements.
Board members and a group of select alumni helped raise these funds.
We raised $623,035 in 2024-2025.
We raised $623,035 in 2024-2025.
2025 INTL alumni award
2024-2025 marked a milestone year in the history of Silicon Valley International School (INTL) as we celebrated our 45th anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion, we proudly honored the first graduating class—nine pioneering students who helped lay the foundation for the school’s legacy, beginning in 1979.
Read more about INTL's first graduating class on our blog site.
Read more about INTL's first graduating class on our blog site.
with appreciation
Thank you so much to all our wonderful volunteers. Our school volunteers are always there to support INTL — and our school would not be as vibrant without your hard work and kindness.
All the faculty, staff, and students thank you for your dedication, time, and commitment!
All the faculty, staff, and students thank you for your dedication, time, and commitment!
financial information*
INTL continued to add to its strategic operating reserves by releasing restricted funds from its endowments, from the return of investment earnings, and a from direct contributions to the Strategic Growth Initiative.
Operating income exceeded expenses for the 2024-25 fiscal year, aided by greater-than-expected returns on unrestricted investments. Program expenses increased in line with expectations and were driven by expenses tied to the educational programs and faculty and staff compensation. Operating income came in above original expectations for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Compensation is our largest expense, commanding 75% of the total expenses, followed by our facilities & IT, utilizing 14% of our resources. With our mission in mind, we hire the best faculty and staff so we can deliver our rigorous programs; empowering our students to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
The 2024-2025 financial statements of Silicon Valley International School were audited by Armanino LLP, independent Certified Public Accountants. Complete financial statements will be available upon request from the school’s Chief Financial Officer, Erik Paxman, once the Board has reviewed and approved the audited financial statements.
*Financials have been audited, but are awaiting Board approval.
Operating income exceeded expenses for the 2024-25 fiscal year, aided by greater-than-expected returns on unrestricted investments. Program expenses increased in line with expectations and were driven by expenses tied to the educational programs and faculty and staff compensation. Operating income came in above original expectations for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Compensation is our largest expense, commanding 75% of the total expenses, followed by our facilities & IT, utilizing 14% of our resources. With our mission in mind, we hire the best faculty and staff so we can deliver our rigorous programs; empowering our students to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
The 2024-2025 financial statements of Silicon Valley International School were audited by Armanino LLP, independent Certified Public Accountants. Complete financial statements will be available upon request from the school’s Chief Financial Officer, Erik Paxman, once the Board has reviewed and approved the audited financial statements.
*Financials have been audited, but are awaiting Board approval.
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Willows Campus: 475 Pope St., Menlo Park, CA 94025
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