Together we can make an impact!

Consider investing in the students of Bay Scholars. They have the potential to be our leaders but need your help to make that a reality.

This year Bay Scholars has an unprecedented opportunity to elevate our impact like never before. We are excited to share that John A. Sobrato has generously committed to a $2.5 million challenge grant, supporting Bay Scholars’ growth. This extraordinary grant is designed to match contributions from all new donors, as well as current donors who increase their annual gifts. This not only offers a unique opportunity to amplify your impact but also serves as a powerful testament to the significance and value of our work. We hope you seize the opportunity to increase your support of Bay Scholars.

The Janet & Clint Reilly Family Foundation continues to underwrite all operational costs so every dime raised for Bay Scholars goes directly to scholarships!

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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 in the mail with supporting documentation for your IRS deduction.

Please contact Lloyd Schine, Director of Institutional Advancement at Lloyd@bayscholars.org with any other questions.

Bay Scholars is a 501(c)3 qualified charity, Federal Tax ID 46 3467919. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Please contact caitlin@bayscholars.org with any other questions.

Bay Scholars is a 501(c)3 qualified charity, Federal Tax ID 46 3467919. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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.

Click Here for a List of Matching Gift Companies

If you are interested in discussing a bequest or other planned gift please contact  caitlin@bayscholars.org for more information. 

2022 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 2022 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 2022.

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, 2022, 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.