Support CDS

Annual Fund

    • Annual Fund

The Annual Fund makes the difference between a good education and an extraordinary one, ensuring that every student realizes our mission to become both academically successful and grounded. It is CDS’ top fundraising priority and supports the annual operating budget. Your donation will have an immediate impact on the educational journey of every student at CDS.

CDS, like most independent schools, intentionally sets tuition below the full cost of an education to keep the school more affordable to a wider range of families. Tuition covers roughly 85% of our operating budget: we rely on the Annual Fund to help cover the rest. 

A Community of Support
While every gift is a personal decision, we encourage families to be as generous as possible. Gifts range from under $1,000 to over $25,000. While leadership gifts of $5,000 are critical to the financial stability of the school, gifts of all amounts make a lasting impact on our students. Our goal is 100% family participation, which visibly demonstrates our community’s dedication to the school and provides inspiration to other funders.


Increase the Impact of Your Gift!
Many corporations offer matching gift programs for employees and their families to CDS. These gifts allow you to greatly increase your gift to the school. Supporters will be recognized at the level of their total giving, including any matching gifts. Click here for a list of employers who match.

Ways to Give
There are multiple ways you can make a gift of support to CDS to directly impact the learning journey of every student. For additional information on gifts of stock, Donor Advised Funds, and other giving vehicles, please visit Ways to Give

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Advancement Office at (415) 861-5432 x330 or advancement@cds-sf.org.

Annual Fund Giving Levels

Leadership Giving
  • Founders' Circle: 
    $50,000 and above
  • Changemaker Circle:  
    $25,000 and above
  • Head's Circle: 
    $15,000 to $24,999
  • Visionary Circle: 
    $10,000 to $14,999
  • Innovation Circle: 
    $5,000 to $9,999
Supporters
  • Discovery Circle: 
    $3,000 to $4,999
  • Bold Explorers: 
    $1,000 to $2,999
  • Passionate Citizens: 
    up to $999
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