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what is an endowment fund?

An endowment is a long-term investment in the school’s future, and are considered “stretch gifts” which are normally larger than Annual Fund donations, and can be paid over a period of a few years.

Charlotte de Géry

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.

Thea Luna Prakalapakorn Memorial Endowment Fund

The Thea Luna Prakalapakorn Memorial Endowment Fund is established in loving memory of Thea, whose bright outlook on life, joyful spirit, and deep love of learning left a lasting impact on the community at Silicon Valley International School.
Established with love by Thea’s family, this Fund is intended to enrich the school community by promoting literacy, storytelling, creativity, and access to meaningful literary experiences. It serves as a living tribute to Thea, celebrating her joyful personality, her passion for learning, and the light she brought to those around her.

Read more about the fund, or scroll to the bottom of this page to make a contribution. 

arts

Provides for Visual and Performing Arts.

The Arts is another language at INTL; another form of self-expression. By supporting the Arts, you will ensure that our students will continue to have unique, culturally-rich ways to 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.

financial aid

Provides financial assistance to deserving families.

Financial Aid endowment will support our Financial Aid pool, which will help families who would otherwise not be able to pay for their children’s education.
INTL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and will provide acknowledgement letters with our Federal Tax ID number for all gifts. Our tax ID # is 94-2599581.


what are the levels of the giving to an endowment fund?

Gifts of any size are appreciated, but an endowment gift is usually a sizable gift that will be able to enrich the lives of our students for perpetuity.

Visionary
$1,000,000+

Inspiration
$500,000 – $999,999

Create
$250,000 – $499,999

Engaging
$100,000 - $249,999

Giving
$50,000 – $99,999
 

Ways to Support INTL's Endowment

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    Donating stocks allows you to avoid the capital gains tax and if you itemize deductions, you can also take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount. 
    Stock donations are handled as a broker to broker transactions.
    Please have your broker contact:
    UBS Financial Services (650) 289-7053
    Account Number: KP 01760 SS
    DTC Number: 0221
    Account Name: Silicon Valley International School
    Account Representative: Emilio Siqueiros, emilio.siqueiros@ubs.com

    Please instruct your broker to include your name and your chosen endowment fund when your donation is made.

  • donor-advised fund (DAF)

    Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts created for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations.

    Families who have a DAF may recommend a grant to support our school through their DAF provider. This type of gift helps provide meaningful support for school while offering donors flexibility in their charitable giving.

    To make a contribution using a Donor-Advised Fund, please log in to your DAF provider’s website or contact them directly to recommend a grant to our school. 

    Please indicate your chosen endowment fund in the memo line, if available.

  • cryptocurrency

    We now accept donations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.

    Please indicate your chosen endowment fund in the memo or notes section.

  • from your IRA (QCD)

    If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA, you can use this secure online tool to make a donation from your IRA account. IRA gifts are generally not recognized as taxable income and if you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) this year, giving from your IRA is a compassionate way to fulfill it.
    Using this online tool, you can learn more and fill out the forms from your IRA custodian in just a few minutes, or print out the forms to fill them out offline.

    Please indicate your chosen endowment fund in the memo or notes section.

  • check

    Please make checks payable to Silicon Valley International School and send to:
     
    Patricia Colin
    Chief Advancement Officer
    Silicon Valley International School
    151 Laura Lane
    Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Please indicate your chosen endowment fund in the memo line.

  • credit card (use the form below)

donate by credit card

Is this the right form to make an Annual Fund Gift?

No. The Annual Fund differs from the endowments.
Please click below.
 

Notice of Nondiscriminatory policy as to students

Silicon Valley International School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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