The Park Day School Annual Fund

Every member of our community is asked to contribute. Current families give above and beyond their family’s Indexed Tuition level. And alumni and alum families, teachers and staff, our Board of Trustees, and grandparents all band together in support of Park Day’s ambitious mission!

The true cost of an independent school education is offset by the annual fund, which at Park Day School supports socioeconomic diversity, professional development for teachers, and the upkeep of our beautiful campus.

When Park Day School was founded in 1976, it was started with a clear mission to prepare young people to make positive change in the world. Half a century later, we remain committed to empowering our students as critical thinkers, strong allies, and spirited activists who make a difference in the pursuit of equity and justice. Your support helps make it possible to fulfill that mission. When you make a gift that is meaningful to your family, you…

• Support socioeconomic diversity within our school community, building a rich, inclusive learning environment. We are proud to offer the greatest financial aid of any school our size in California, and nearly half of our families rely on the Indexed Tuition program

• Provide professional development for our teachers, ensuring they have the resources and training in the latest and best evidence-based curricula. Some examples include our teachers’ participation in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, the International Dyslexia Conference, and piloting the Open Up Resources math curriculum in our classrooms

• Ensure the upkeep of our beautiful campus, and invest in the untapped potential of its unique grounds, providing a safe, sustainable, and nurturing space for our students to learn and grow. Recent projects include the meadow pavilion and the middle school art studio, as well as classroom renovations in the Palm Building

You can see the impact of your generosity in every corner of our school. Each gift makes a difference and your partnership is essential in this work. There are so many elements that go into the extraordinary nature of a Park Day education, and your engagement and investment are indispensable. Thank you for your support!

You may give securely here online. Information on how to make a gift through direct wire may be found here. Gifts may also be made by check made out to Park Day School and mailed to 360 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!

Keep scrolling to learn about other ways to give to Park Day School!

Many supporters build or continue their family’s legacy of philanthropy through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) for the simplicity, flexibility, and tax efficiency they offer. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Park Day School is eligible to receive distributions from most donor-advised funds.

Our Federal Tax ID Number is: 94-2368070.

Our mailing address is: Park Day School, 360 42nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609

Thousands of companies offer matching gift programs to their employees, providing the opportunity to double–or even triple!–the impact of your giving. Check and see if your company will match your gift today!

Gifts of appreciated securities are an excellent way to support Park Day School and reap special tax benefits. You may give directly through Stock Donator or instruct your broker to transfer shares to:

Park Day School, Federal Tax ID Number: 94-2368070.

Account # 197-051237, DTC# 0015, Morgan Stanley

Please contact [email protected] to let us know to expect this special gift. Thank you for your support!

Do you have a car or truck or minivan that’s just taking up space in the garage? Does it need to be towed away? Is it looking for a new home? Consider donating your vehicle to benefit Park Day School! Click here for more information.

As we approach our school’s 50th anniversary, we are inspired to imagine what the next 50 years at Park Day will bring. We are guided by our mission to prepare students to be informed, courageous and compassionate people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world.

To help ensure that is fulfilled for generations to come, we invite you to name Park Day School as a beneficiary with a specific bequest in your will or trust. Your gift will make a lasting impact.

Whether you have already chosen to include Park Day in your estate planning or are interested in learning more about how planned gifts can help sustain our school, please contact [email protected] to learn more.

From time to time, we raise funds for special projects. As caretakers and changemakers, we have a duty to preserve and improve Park Day School’s magical learning environment. If you would like to learn about upcoming projects, please contact [email protected].

One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the school year among Park Day students is our annual Read-a-Thon, which has been a tradition here since 1976! Each spring, students transform their classrooms into cozy and creative reading spaces and spend the day focused on reading. We collect pledges for reading all day to raise funds for our literacy program, so please click here to learn how you can contribute. Thank you for supporting our readers!

Giving and volunteering are cornerstones of our vibrant and dynamic school community. Every family at the school is invited to contribute time, energy, and resources towards strengthening school life. Learn how volunteering and giving intersect at Park Day School in our Report on Philanthropy & Volunteers. Every family has a different set of demands on their time and resources — we invite you to support the school in the way that makes most sense for YOU.