Other Support Opportunities
Corporate and Foundation Gifts
[read more]The Foundation's most important strength in approaching grantors is its tremendous community support. The San Marino community, especially parents of students, has a proud tradition of generously contributing money, time and talents to the schools. The Foundation offers an extraordinary partnership and a secure and rewarding opportunity to businesses and foundations that invest in K-12 education.
Endowments
[read more]Endowment gifts provide a way to make perpetual contributions. The Frank Wilcox Scholarship is an example of an endowment fund, the income of which funds a scholarship award to an exceptional senior student each year.
Honorariums
[read more]Gifts in honor of a special teacher, principal or respected member of the community are another special way to support San Marino schools. Honorariums may be made at any time; many are received during the holidays and near the end of a school year.
In-Kind Donations
[read more]The donation of goods and services allow the Foundation to keep operating expenses low so that larger contributions can be made to the schools.
Matching Gifts
[read more]Donors employed by an organization with a matching gift program are urged to participate whenever possible, doubling or even tripling their contributions. Some companies also match the gifts of directors, spouses, and retirees. Each year corporate matching gifts significantly boost giving to the San Marino Schools Foundation.
Memorial Gifts
[read more]The Foundation is honored to receive donations in remembrance of a colleague, special friend or family member. Acknowledgments are sent to the donor as well as to the family of the person remembered.