Ways to Give

Investing in Our Children’s Future

From their first day of kindergarten, to the day they walk at graduation, our students have opportunities to explore and learn, to be inspired, and to discover their passions thanks to the generous support of individuals and organizations through Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF).

Established to build on the success of the last 25 years, the IPSF Endowment Fund creates a long-term and sustainable source of funding for Irvine schools to ensure the advancement of educational excellence for each child in every school, whatever the future may bring.

While annual fundraising through the Educational Excellence Fund supports the greatest needs in the current year, the IPSF Endowment Fund creates a consistent funding source to invest in the perpetuity of IPSF’s mission and impact. No other nonprofit in Irvine touches more local families than IPSF as we enrich the educational experience for more than 35,000 students every year. Since 1996, IPSF has funded the people and programs that help set Irvine apart with grants and donations to IUSD totaling more than $100 million. Your donation to the IPSF Endowment Fund is an investment in the future of your community.

Creating Your Legacy: IPSF Pillar Society
As a champion for private support and investment in public education, IPSF has become a pillar of the Irvine community. The IPSF Pillar Society was created to honor those who share our commitment to continuing the legacy of educational excellence in our community by making provisions for a future gift through a bequest, life insurance, annuity, trust agreement, real estate, IRA, appreciated assets to the IPSF Endowment Fund. Members of this special group share the common bond of philanthropy and vision to provide for the needs of future generations of students.

You can show your personal compassion and set an example for others by remembering IPSF in your will, trust, or other planned gift. No gift has a more lasting impact. A planned gift represents a meaningful investment in the future of our community while also offering many potential advantages, including federal estate tax savings, the elimination or reduction of capital gains taxes, and the opportunity to increase spendable income.

IPSF Pillar Society Member Benefits and Recognition

We are grateful to honor every planned gift donor with membership in the IPSF Pillar Society. As a member, you will enjoy:

• The satisfaction of making a lasting gift that will benefit Irvine students, and our community, for generations to come.
• Unless anonymity is requested, members are recognized as part of IPSF Pillar Society donor list on our website and our annual reports.
• Special invitations to private gatherings and educational events, along with insider communications from IPSF’s President and CEO.

By making a planned gift, you join an esteemed group of people who provide lasting contributions to our work. Please let us know if you plan to or have already included IPSF in your will or estate. We would like to thank you for your generosity by including you in the Pillar Society.

Future Builders: Creating Lasting Impact

By joining IPSF’s Future Builders, you provide reliable, steady support that ensures students and educators have the resources they need, not just today, but tomorrow, and for years to come.

Your leadership as a Future Builder drives measurable change. Each month, your commitment fuels programs that deliver results. With the support of our monthly donors, we are empowering students, strengthening schools, and building a stronger community, one month at a time.

Why Monthly Giving Matters:

Sustainable: Reliable funding allows IPSF to plan ahead and maximize every dollar.

Impactful: 83% of every donation goes directly to enrichment programs, bringing music, science, and innovation into classrooms. Your monthly commitment, multiplied over time, creates transformational opportunities for students.

Community-Driven: You’ll join a circle of changemakers committed to building a better future for every student.

Become a Future Builder today. Together, we can ensure that innovation, opportunity, and excellence aren’t left to chance. They’re built, month by month, by people like you.

Consider a donation to IPSF from your donor-advised fund (DAF). DAF Direct enables you to initiate a contribution from your DAF directly. If your DAF sponsoring organization does not participate in DAF Direct, please have them direct your gift to the address below:

Irvine Public Schools Foundation
Attn: Development Department
1 Venture, Suite 230
Irvine, CA 92618
949.263.8340

Tax ID # 33-0733191

Many donors prefer gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds when considering a donation of $1,000 or more. If you plan to transfer stock, please contact us using the form below so that we know to expect your gift. Please include the following information:

• Name and address
• Name and ticker symbol of the security
• Number of shares

IPSF offers several opportunities to expand your reach in the Irvine community through sponsorship of programs and events held throughout the year. Sponsorship of IPSF events including Spirit of Excellence Gala and the Tee it Up for Education Golf Tournament provide your business with opportunities for exposure to Irvine families all year long. Program sponsorships offer valuable visibility for your company and help make quality afterschool and summer enrichment programs available to more students.  Support for these programs increases access, keeps enrollment fees lower, and provides funds for scholarships to ensure that students can participate regardless of their ability to pay. The range of exposure may vary depending on level of contribution. IPSF is pleased to work directly with your organization to create strategic partnerships that provide long-term benefits to Irvine schools and your business.