Annual Fund
Our primary fundraiser — and the most direct way to invest in every Woodside student.
2025 Annual Fund Campaign
Campaign dates: October 16 – November 7, 2025
Celebration: Ice cream truck party for all students on November 20, 2025 — when we hit 100% participation!
Pledge deadline: March 2, 2026
Co-chairs: Melody Westervelt and Bill Marr
Why the Annual Fund Matters
Woodside Elementary School costs approximately $14 million per year to operate — roughly $37,000 per student. California's public school funding covers about $12 million of that. The Woodside School Foundation raises the remaining $2.25 million through the Annual Fund and other programs.
Without private funding, the school would need to cut music, art, technology, and language programs — and would be forced to increase class sizes. The Annual Fund is the most direct way to prevent that.
Our Goal: 100% Participation
We ask every family to contribute $5,500 per enrolled student — the gap between state funding and actual cost. But we welcome and celebrate every gift, regardless of size. What matters most is that 100% of our community participates. Contributions at any level count.
Giving Levels
| Level | Per-Student Contribution |
|---|---|
| Valedictorian | $30,000+ |
| Summa Cum Laude | $22,000 – $29,999 |
| Magna Cum Laude | $16,500 – $21,999 |
| Dean's List | $11,000 – $15,499 |
| Merit Scholar | $5,500 – $10,999 |
| Honor Roll | $1,000 – $5,499 |
| Partner | $1 – $999 |
How to Give
- Online: Credit card or ACH via the donor portal
- Zelle: Contact the WSF office for assistance
- Check: Payable to "Woodside School Foundation," mailed to 3195 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA 94062
- Pledge: Commit now, pay by March 2, 2026
- Corporate Matching: Many employers match donations — check with your HR department
- Securities: Direct stock transfer via Charles Schwab (DTC #0164, Account #8105-3374)
- Donor Advised Funds: Contact your DAF provider directly
- In person: Main school office or Foundation office, Room 39C