Ways to Give
Every Child Deserves a Chance to Succeed
Some students start their school day carrying more than a backpack—they’re carrying the weight of challenges most of us can’t see. Hunger. Worry. A lack of basic resources.
Your gift to the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation can change that story. You can help provide warm meals, essential supplies, and learning opportunities that spark curiosity and confidence. You can make sure every child has the support they need to learn, feel included, and believe in their own future.
When you give, you’re not just helping a student get through the school day, you’re opening doors to a lifetime of possibilities. Together, we can create a community where every child is seen, supported, and given the chance to succeed.
Make a Gift
When you make a gift to the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation, you’re empowering students across our community. Your generosity supports the greatest needs in our schools, whether that’s providing a child with food, helping a student stay in sports, or funding innovative classroom projects. Every dollar you give goes directly toward creating opportunities, removing barriers, and ensuring kids can thrive. Make a gift today.
Monthly Giving
When you become a monthly donor, you join a community of supporters who make sure students have what they need all year long. Monthly giving is simple, flexible, and powerful: your steady support provides stability for kids who face uncertainty in their everyday lives. Even a small monthly gift adds up to big impact over time, ensuring we can be there the moment a student is in need. Plus, spreading your giving out month by month makes it easier on your budget while creating lasting change for local kids. Make a monthly gift.
Employer Matching
Did you know many employers will match your donation, sometimes doubling or even tripling your gift? Employer matching is one of the easiest ways to increase your impact for students, at no additional cost to you. Check with your HR department to see if your company participates, and reach out to us with any questions; we’re happy to help with next steps.
Planned Giving
One of the most powerful ways to support students is through a gift in your will or trust. It’s a simple way to leave a lasting legacy of opportunity.
You don’t need to be wealthy to make a meaningful planned gift. Just a small percentage of your estate can have a big impact on future generations of Bellingham students.
We also welcome gifts of life insurance, retirement accounts, or other planned giving vehicles. Let us know if you’ve included BPSF in your plans—we’d love to thank you and recognize your commitment to students in a way that is meaningful to you.
Donor Advised Fund
If you have a donor advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Bellingham Public Schools Foundation. Just search for us by name or EIN: 91-1551087
Gift of Stock
For some donors, giving a gift of mature stocks or securities can be a tax-advantaged way to support a cause they believe in. The donor can save on capital gains tax while the nonprofit can put the funds to use right away. Here’s what you need:
Charles Schwab
Bellingham Public Schools Foundation
Account #: 7837-1548
DTC #: 0164
Please call or email the Foundation once the trade is initiated so we can monitor our account for the incoming shares. It is our policy to promptly sell all gifted stock upon receipt.
Business Partnerships
When local businesses partner with the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation, they invest in the success of our students and our community’s future. From annual support to event sponsorships, your business can make a lasting impact while connecting with families, educators, and community leaders. Learn more about becoming a business partner.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)/Required Minimum Distributions
Are you 70 ½ or older? You can give directly from your IRA – often tax-free. It’s a smart way to meet your required minimum distribution while helping local kids.
The support from the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation has helped me foster a greater sense of belonging and community in an environment that, for many of these students, is the most consistent educational experience they’ve ever known. This support has enabled me to demonstrate that their lives and education matter to people outside these walls. While YES cards might appear to be a minor gesture, they convey a profound message to every child who receives one: You are loved, you are valued, and you belong.
Hailey H., Behavioral Specialist & Teacher