Seed Our Future
Your gifts support the students, teachers, and families in our current school community while planting the seeds that will sustain us in the future.
Why Your Gift Matters
Like most nonprofit, mission-driven organizations, TBS relies on philanthropy to maximize the impact of its educational program, expand access to as many students and families as possible, and fulfill its mission.
Robust annual and long-term giving allows the school to invest in exceptional teachers who seek and nurture each child’s unique learning potential while supporting the diverse community ecosystem that makes that vision a reality.
Your gift supports teaching and learning, our inclusive Individual Family Tuition program, and safe, supportive campus environments that allow all students to learn, grow, and thrive together.
Where Can Your Gift Go?
- The TBS Fund — our annual fundraising campaign that supports yearly operating initiatives and educational programs. Annual Fund gifts make a big impact at a small school like TBS, and 100% participation is always our goal.
- The Norman Johnson Fund for the Arts – named after a beloved former TBS teacher and community member, the NJFA supports community-based arts education for all TBS students.
- The Engage A Changing World Fund – a fund that supports all TBS students in the “going out” activities that spring from the school’s Montessori past – from field trips to local fire stations, apple orchards, Bay Area museums and sites of cultural and historic interest to overnight camping trips and the eighth-grade capstone trip to Costa Rica.
Participation
Every gift—at any level—matters and we are grateful for each one. One of our goals is 100% participation from the TBS Board of Trustees, staff, and current families. Broad support from you strengthens our programs and inspires major gifts.
How to Give
In addition to giving online (via a secure PayPal link), TBS supporters make donations via mail, employer matches, donor-advised funds, securities, and planned giving. Click here to learn more and find what’s right for you!
TBS Information
The Berkeley School is a non-profit 501c3 corporation – federal tax ID number 94-1571768. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.
How much should I give?
Every gift matters and we know every family is different. That’s part of what makes TBS such a special community. We ask that you consider making TBS your top philanthropic priority – whatever level that may be – as you consider your contributions.
Can I make a recurring gift?
Yes—monthly gifts provide reliable support and are easy to manage.
Do you accept employer matches, DAFs, stock, or planned gifts?
Absolutely! You can learn more from this overview: reach out to advancement@theberkeleyschool.org if you need more information.
Can I make a pledge now and give money later?
Yes! Pledges made today may be paid anytime this school year; we ask that all gifts be fulfilled by June 30, 2026 (the end of the TBS fiscal year). To make a pledge, please email tbsfund@theberkeleyschool.org with your pledge amount and fulfillment date ETA.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Since TBS is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit organization, your gifts are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law. TBS’s Federal tax ID number is 94-1571768.
Can I ask my employer to match gifts?
Yes! Matching gifts are an incredibly important way to make the most of your charitable gift. Many employers in the Bay Area will match their employees’ gifts to nonprofit schools like TBS.
I still have questions. Who can I reach out to?
Reach out to advancement@theberkeleyschool.org and a member of our team will get back to you right away!
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