How to Give

Outright Donations

Make a cash gift

Gifts can be made in the form of checks or cash in person or by mail. Donation forms are available at the Front Desk at Waller and Oak Campuses or at the Business Office and may be mailed to or dropped off at the same location.
(Checks should be made out to "CAIS." If by mail, please send to Chinese American International School, 150 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.)

Make a gift using your Visa or Mastercard

It's secure, fast and easy! You can have a set amount deducted automatically from your credit card at once, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually.

Make a gift of appreciated stock, securities, or bonds

If you have held your securities for more than one year, you may qualify for an income-tax deduction of the full market value of your gift, and avoid the capital-gains taxes if you transfer to CAIS before they are sold.

• Contact the Development Office or call at (415) 861-0866
• Provide the name of the stock and number of shares for transfer
• Download the stock transfer form

Donate your car

Donate the value of your used car to Chinese American International School through V-DAC (Vehicle Donation to Any Charity)

Other Contributions

Make a pledge

CAIS welcomes gifts in the form of pledges, a formal statement of intention to give. Making a pledge allows you to plan a personal giving program that is convenient for you. It may enable a donor to consider a more generous gift that may not have possible otherwise. To get a head start, you may make a pre-pledge during online re-enrollment in the spring for the following school year. If you missed the pre-pledge, you may fill out an online pledge form here.

Matching gift programs

Ask your employer about a matching program. Companies often match the entire amount you donate to CAIS, effectively doubling or tripling your gift. Find out if your company is a matching gift company with a simple search.

Giving Levels

From $5 to $50,000 each gift makes a difference and we a grateful for every contribution. However, you may consider joining others in a giving circle.