Ways to Give
Join Us in Opening Doors to Opportunity
Join Us in Opening Doors to Opportunity
Every gift helps a promising Bay Area student access the education, mentorship, and community they need to thrive.
Ways to Give
Join Us in Opening Doors to Opportunity
Join Us in Opening Doors to Opportunity
Every gift helps a promising Bay Area student access the education, mentorship, and community they need to thrive.
Ways to Give
Join Us in Opening Doors to Opportunity
Join Us in Opening Doors to Opportunity
Every gift helps a promising Bay Area student access the education, mentorship, and community they need to thrive.
Make a Gift Now
Across the Bay Area, talented students from under-resourced communities face enormous challenges — economic instability, underperforming schools, and environments that can make hope feel out of reach.
Your gift to Bay Scholars gives talented students access to a top-tier, college-prep education — and a future filled with opportunity. With your support, we provide four-year scholarships that open doors to rigorous academics, caring mentors, and communities where students are known, challenged, and inspired to thrive.
Every scholarship transforms not just one student’s life, but the lives of their families and communities for generations to come.
$3,500 provides one scholarship for one year
$14,000 provides support for four years of high school
$25,000 provides seven students with a one-year scholarship
$50,000 provides a four-year scholarship for three students
$100,000 provides scholarship support for 28 students for one year
Make a Gift Now
Your gift to Bay Scholars gives talented students access to a top-tier, college-prep education — and a future filled with opportunity. With your support, we provide four-year scholarships that open doors to rigorous academics, caring mentors, and communities where students are known, challenged, and inspired to thrive.
Every scholarship transforms not just one student’s life, but the lives of their families and communities for generations to come.
$3,500 provides one scholarship for one year
$14,000 provides support for four years of high school
$25,000 provides seven students with a one-year scholarship
$50,000 provides a four-year scholarship for three students
$100,000 provides scholarship support for 28 students for one year
Other Ways To Give
Please make your check payable to Bay Scholars and mail it to the following address:
Bay Scholars
465 California Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
A confirmation letter will be sent to you via email, along with
supporting documentation for your IRS deduction.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
Bay Scholars gratefully accepts gifts via electronic funds transfer.
Beneficiary Name: Bay Scholars
Tax ID (EIN): 45-1302891
Beneficiary Address: 465 California Street, #1600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Please contact our Executive Director, Kristin Kurth for banking details,
kristin@bayscholars.org.
Don’t forget to include donor’s name and gift designation in the wire memo.
Kindly notify us at kristin@bayscholars.org when a wire is initiated so we may properly
acknowledge your gift.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
Gifts of appreciated securities are a tax-efficient way to maximize your impact.
Our brokerage information is below:
Brokerage Firm: The Bank of New York Mellon
Reference: 10533884000 Bay Scholars-IMA
DTC Number: 8275
Contact: Sean Boyd
Phone: (650) 233-1207
Email: sean.boyd@bny.com
Please notify us when your transfer is initiated so we can properly identify and acknowledge your gift.
Please click here for stock donation form and instructions.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
A matching gift program is a corporate sponsored benefit that can double or even triple an employee’s gift to Bay Scholars by matching they’re contribution. Check with your human resources office to find out if your company has a matching gift program. If your gift qualifies, please obtain a matching gift form from your employer to send along with your contribution.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
If you’re interested in discussing a bequest or other planned gift, please contact our Executive Director, at info@bayscholars.org for more information.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
A simple, tax-efficient way to change a student’s life.
DAFs are one of the fastest growing forces in philanthropy today. Many Bay Scholars supporters choose to give through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, or other sponsoring organizations.
Recommending a grant from your DAF is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support talented students from under-resourced Bay Area communities.
Click here for more information on Donor-Advised-Funds
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
You may also wish to support Bay Scholars through a legacy gift in your estate plans.
A legacy gift ensures that future generations of talented students have access to the life-changing opportunities that Bay Scholars provides.
The simplest way to make a legacy gift is through a bequest in your will or trust, but there are several ways to create a lasting impact, including:
• Bequests through a will or living trust
• Naming Bay Scholars as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life
insurance policy
• Donor-Advised Fund legacy designations
• Charitable trusts or other estate gifts
Even a small percentage of an estate can create transformational opportunities for students.
If you would like to discuss legacy giving or include Bay Scholars in your plans, please contact:
Kristin Kurth
Executive Director
kristin@bayscholars.org
415.591.1810 ext. 309
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
2025 Year End Planning: Tax benefits from Charitable Gifts
Your financial support of Bay Scholars may actually save you money in taxes, especially this year. Here are some time-sensitive giving opportunities that you may want to consider in your year-end plans that will support not only our Bay Scholars students and families, but also may save you money depending on your tax situation.
IRA Required Minimum Distributions are Back
After being waived for 2020, required minimum withdrawals (or RMDs) from your IRA are again in force for individuals age 72 and older. If you wish to support Bay Scholars with this RMD income, you can donate it as a qualified charitable distribution. This way, your IRA will not generate taxable income for the current tax year.
Questions? Please contact Kristin Kurth at kristin@bayscholars.org.
Timing Your Gifts
If you mail a check, it must be dated and postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before December 31, 2025, to qualify for a tax deduction this year. If you use an on-line gift, it is considered to be made on the date of the payment.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
Other Ways To Give
Please make your check payable to Bay Scholars and mail it to the following address:
Bay Scholars
465 California Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
A confirmation letter will be sent to you via email, along with
supporting documentation for your IRS deduction.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
Bay Scholars gratefully accepts gifts via electronic funds transfer.
Beneficiary Name: Bay Scholars
Tax ID (EIN): 45-1302891
Beneficiary Address: 465 California Street, #1600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Please contact our Executive Director, Kristin Kurth for banking details,
kristin@bayscholars.org.
Don’t forget to include donor’s name and gift designation in the wire memo.
Kindly notify us at kristin@bayscholars.org when a wire is initiated so we may properly
acknowledge your gift.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
Gifts of appreciated securities are a tax-efficient way to maximize your impact.
Our brokerage information is below:
Brokerage Firm: The Bank of New York Mellon
Reference: 10533884000 Bay Scholars-IMA
DTC Number: 8275
Contact: Sean Boyd
Phone: (650) 233-1207
Email: sean.boyd@bny.com
Please notify us when your transfer is initiated so we can properly identify and acknowledge your gift.
Please click here for stock donation form and instructions.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
A matching gift program is a corporate sponsored benefit that can double or even triple an employee’s gift to Bay Scholars by matching they’re contribution. Check with your human resources office to find out if your company has a matching gift program. If your gift qualifies, please obtain a matching gift form from your employer to send along with your contribution.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
If you’re interested in discussing a bequest or other planned gift, please contact our Executive Director, at info@bayscholars.org for more information.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
A simple, tax-efficient way to change a student’s life.
DAFs are one of the fastest growing forces in philanthropy today. Many Bay Scholars supporters choose to give through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, or other sponsoring organizations.
Recommending a grant from your DAF is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support talented students from under-resourced Bay Area communities.
Click here for more information on Donor-Advised-Funds
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
You may also wish to support Bay Scholars through a legacy gift in your estate plans.
A legacy gift ensures that future generations of talented students have access to the life-changing opportunities that Bay Scholars provides.
The simplest way to make a legacy gift is through a bequest in your will or trust, but there are several ways to create a lasting impact, including:
• Bequests through a will or living trust
• Naming Bay Scholars as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life
insurance policy
• Donor-Advised Fund legacy designations
• Charitable trusts or other estate gifts
Even a small percentage of an estate can create transformational opportunities for students.
If you would like to discuss legacy giving or include Bay Scholars in your plans, please contact:
Kristin Kurth
Executive Director
kristin@bayscholars.org
415.591.1810 ext. 309
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.
2025 Year End Planning: Tax benefits from Charitable Gifts
Your financial support of Bay Scholars may actually save you money in taxes, especially this year. Here are some time-sensitive giving opportunities that you may want to consider in your year-end plans that will support not only our Bay Scholars students and families, but also may save you money depending on your tax situation.
IRA Required Minimum Distributions are Back
After being waived for 2020, required minimum withdrawals (or RMDs) from your IRA are again in force for individuals age 72 and older. If you wish to support Bay Scholars with this RMD income, you can donate it as a qualified charitable distribution. This way, your IRA will not generate taxable income for the current tax year.
Questions? Please contact Kristin Kurth at kristin@bayscholars.org.
Timing Your Gifts
If you mail a check, it must be dated and postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before December 31, 2025, to qualify for a tax deduction this year. If you use an on-line gift, it is considered to be made on the date of the payment.
Bay Scholars is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Federal Tax ID # is: 46-3467919. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact kristin@bayscholars.org with any questions.