G8 Class Gift to the Endowment Leave Your Legacy
What is the Endowment
The Endowment is EB’s long-term fund, meant to provide sustainability to the school for use in the future. It is currently comprised of three separate funds, whose purpose is to provide a source of permanent financial security for the school.
What is the history of EB’s Endowment Fund?
The EB Endowment Fund is currently comprised of three separate funds: the Silver Jubilee Endowment Fund, the Class Gift Endowment Fund, and the Fund for Excellence. While the first Endowment Fund was created in 2003 by one of EB’s founders in celebration of the school’s 25th anniversary, the Class Gift to EB’s Endowment was conceived in 2008. Every year since, the parents and students of the graduating class have continued this legacy, contributing generously to the EB Class Gift Endowment Fund.
What's the current status of EB's Endowment?
The EB Endowment Fund is presently valued at approximately $785,000 and has averaged an 8% return over the years.
Can I make my donation any other way?
Yes! You can choose to make your donation by making a gift of stock, or by listing EB as a beneficiary in your will. If you have questions, please reach out to the Director of Development, Mei-Lin Ha Byers, at [email protected]
Is this donation tax deductible?
Yes! Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. EB’s Tax ID: 94 2427286.