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Ways to Give
Please help us reach our 2025-2026 fundraising goal to provide essential staff support and enriching out-of-classroom experiences!
Annual Campaign
Our ask is $250 per family, but gifts of any size are appreciated. Your donation is fully tax deductible. Tax ID: 94-3110731.
Consider becoming a recurring donor! By giving $20 each month your donation impacts our students all year long.
Prefer to pay by check? Fill out the SMFCEF donation form, and send it with your check through your school office or mail to:
SMFC Education Foundation
1170 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
Employer Match
Many employers will match your charitable donations. Click on the button below to see what companies participate in Employer Matching Gifts.
Our full name is San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation. Tax ID: 94-3110731
Business Sponsorships
As a business partner, you not only support San Mateo-Foster City public schools, you also get exposure to over 7,000 families in our district. Click below to see the various sponsorship levels and benefits.
Stock Donations
To donate a gift of appreciated stock, please email us at manager@smfcedfund.org for more information.
Donor-Advised Fund Grants
If you would like to recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF), please direct your DAF-sponsoring organization (such as Fidelity, Schwab et al) to make payment to San Mateo-Foster City Community Education Foundation at 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404.
Donate Vehicle, Boat, Plane, or Property
SMFCEF will receive between 70-80% of the net proceeds from the sale of your car or other property depending on the sale amount. To start your donation, click below!
Events
Save the Date!
10th Annual Readathon (January 23 - February 6, 2026)
3rd Annual Harlem Wizards event (May 3, 2026)
Give the Gift of Time
Donate your time and expertise, join a committee, utilize your contacts to secure business sponsorships, or help produce an event.
To sign up and learn more, see our Volunteers page.