well-funded schools create well-rounded students

Each year our schools, and your child, rely on donations to WCEF to cover the cost of the education they receive. Why? Because California does not fully cover the cost of the education our schools deliver. In fact, per student funding ranks 41st in the nation. On average, your child receives $3,500 less than the national average. WCFE exists because frankly that's not good enough. The $1.25 million donated to WCEF this year will help pay for critical salaries and programs not provided by the State or your property taxes.

Invest in Your Child’s Education for $50/month

WCEF’s suggested donation is $600 per child, or $50 a month for 12 months.  If your family cannot meet the $600 per student ask, please consider making a contribution that works with your family’s budget. Every gift helps deliver a dynamic and innovative educational experience for your child and the other 5,100 students in our community.

DONATE ONLINE OR BY CHECK:
Click here to go to our secure donation page where you can:

• Make a one-time payment
• Set up a monthly donation amount that works with your family’s budget

DONATE BY CHECK
If you prefer to mail a check, mail it to:
WCEF TK-12
P.O. Box 186
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
​
PLEDGE NOW, PAY LATER
Every donation counts, no matter when it is received.  If you would like to donate at a later time, please let us know when it would be most convenient for you. Email [email protected] to pledge.
DOUBLE YOUR GIFT WITH EMPLOYER MATCHING
More than $4 billion dollars of potential matching funds is left on the table every year. In 2017, matching gifts accounted for $50,000+ in funds to WCEF. We know there is more out there. To see if your company matches use the below search engine. From 1:1 and $25 to $10,000, matching gifts increase your gift at no cost to you.

---

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by

---

Move Beyond Bridging the Gap

 JOIN THE SCHOLAR CIRCLE 
As a Scholar Circle member, you help to enable our foundation to move from beyond just “bridging the financial gap” to supporting new and innovative programs. Scholar Circle members significantly support our students by giving at one of the following levels:

• High Honors $1,500 – $2,499
• Distinguished Honors $2,500 – $4,999
• Grand Honors $5,000 – $7,499
• Benefactor $7,500 – $9,999
• Patron $10,000 +

Join the Scholar Circle today!

GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING - ENDOWMENT
Help preserve educational opportunities for the students in our community for generations to come. Endowment gifts provide a source of perpetual support for the Foundation.
​
Ways to give to the Endowment Fund:

• Make a gift directly to the endowment using our online donation form.
• Donate a vehicle to WCEF. All proceeds from donated vehicles go directly to our endowment. You can learn more and donate online by visiting the Vehicle Donation Program web site or call 877-999-8322.
• Include WCEF in your will or living trust. Planned giving is a wonderful way to continue to support WCEF and the future of the schools.

Donate Now