Make a Difference
Support Kent's Students — Every Gift Creates Opportunity
Your contribution — no matter the size — directly supports classroom grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs across the Kent School District.
Real Impact
How Your Gift Helps
Every dollar you give goes directly to Kent students and teachers. Here's what your generosity makes possible.
Provides tools to accommodate students with special needs.
Funds an art project of a classroom
Equips a STEM club with new materials
Launches a new enrichment program
Sustained Impact
Become a Monthly Supporter
Monthly gifts are the most powerful thing you can do for Kent students. They provide KSF with predictable funding to plan ahead, expand programs, and respond quickly to emerging needs throughout the school year.
Whether it's $10 or $100 a month, your recurring gift adds up to real, lasting impact. Monthly donors are the backbone of KSF's financial stability — you give us the confidence to commit to multi-year grants and longer-term programs. You can adjust or cancel at any time.
Join the Monthly CircleJoin our circle of most dedicated supporters. Monthly gifts are the backbone of our organization, allowing us to budget effectively and expand our reach.
Provides books for a classroom library
Funds supplies for a STEM or arts project
Supports a student club, field trip, or enrichment experience
Helps launch a new school-wide program
One-Time Gift
Make a One-Time Gift
Fuel our mission with a spark of generosity. Your one-time contribution acts as a catalyst for learning, allowing us to seize new opportunities and fund grant requests as soon as they arise. Every dollar counts toward building a better classroom experience.
Whether it's $25 or $25,000, your generosity stays in the Kent School District — funding classroom innovation, student scholarships, and community programs.
Donate TodayYour Gift, Your Impact
100% of every donation stays in the Kent School District.
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Maximize Your Impact
Smart Ways to Give
If you hold appreciated stock or are taking a required IRA distribution, these strategies let you give more to students and keep more of what you've earned. The information below is for general educational purposes and does not constitute tax or legal advice — please consult your financial advisor.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable contributions, doubling or even tripling your donation. KSF EIN: 46-1866001. Ask your HR department if your company participates — matching employers include Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and more!
Workplace Giving
Participate in company-wide giving campaigns or pledge drives. Some employers offer payroll deduction options for recurring donations, making it easy to support KSF year-round.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your DAF to KSF. It's a tax-efficient way to support our mission using assets you've already set aside for giving. Contact your DAF sponsor to recommend a grant.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock or Securities
Transferring appreciated stock directly to KSF lets you avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and receive a deduction for the full fair market value — making your gift worth significantly more than selling first and donating the proceeds.
How it works
Instruct your broker to transfer shares directly to KSF. Contact us for transfer instructions.
Tax benefit
Avoid capital gains on long-term holdings. Deduct full fair market value on date of transfer.
Best for
Publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or other appreciated securities in taxable accounts.
Minimum holding
Shares held more than one year qualify for long-term capital gains treatment.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $105,000 per year directly from your IRA to a public charity, such as Kent Schools Foundation. The transfer satisfies your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and is excluded from your taxable income.
Who qualifies
IRA owners and beneficiaries age 70½ or older.
Annual limit
Up to $105,000 per individual (indexed for inflation).
How to initiate
Contact your IRA custodian. The check must be made payable directly to Kent Schools Foundation.
Key benefit
Satisfies your RMD. Excluded from taxable income. No itemizing required.
Please let us know if you are making a QCD so we can acknowledge your gift and ensure the transfer is processed correctly.
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Corporate & Community Sponsorships
Kent Schools Foundation partners with local businesses who share our commitment to student success. Join Comcast and Boeing in investing in Kent's future.
Comcast
Boeing
Sponsorship Levels
| Benefit | Visionary $10,000+ | Champion $5,000 | Advocate $2,500 | Supporter $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on KSF website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Use of KSF logo on your website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recognition in 1 social media post annually | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recognition in 2 social media posts annually | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Recognition at KSF events (banner) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Professional sponsor sign for your business | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Your company name attached to a Classroom Enrichment Grant | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Your company name attached to a second Enrichment Grant | ✓ | — | — | — |
In-Kind Contributions
We also welcome in-kind donations of goods, services, or professional expertise. Contact us to discuss how your company can support Kent students.
We'll reach out to discuss a package that fits your organization's goals and budget.
Lasting Legacy
Leave a Lasting Legacy
A planned gift ensures that generations of Kent students — long after you're gone — have access to the resources they need to thrive. We encourage you to work with your financial or legal advisor when exploring these options.
Bequests
Name KSF in your will or revocable living trust — a specific amount, a percentage, or a remainder gift. Simple, flexible, and revocable during your lifetime.
Retirement Plan Beneficiary
Name KSF as a full or partial beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement plan. Charitable designations are often the most tax-efficient use of those funds.
Other Gift Arrangements
KSF welcomes gifts of real estate, business interests, and other complex assets — considered case-by-case, guided by donor intent and community need.
No obligation. We welcome the conversation.
Questions About Giving?
info@kentschoolsfoundation.org · 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA 98030
Kent Schools Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 46-1866001. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Administrative Fee: KSF retains 5% of donations to cover grant administration, donor stewardship, and program management — ensuring we can continue serving Kent students effectively.
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Kent Schools Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 46-1866001). All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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