College Prep appreciates your philanthropic support. All gifts, small and large, truly make a difference to our students and teachers.
The College Prep Annual Fund is the core of our fundraising program. Annual gifts support the current school year’s operations and all aspects of school life including  curriculum development, the athletics program, arts instruction and materials, and our many vibrant co-curricular activities. Your generosity helps fulfill our mission to educate young people in a kind, creative, diverse, and joyful community. The College Prep Annual Fund is the umbrella for the: Parents' Annual Fund, Alumni Annual Fund, Alumni Parents' Annual Fund, and Friends' Annual Fund. Thank you for your support!

Questions?
If you have any questions about College Prep's Annual Fund, please contact Ingrid Ray, Associate Director of Development/Director of Annual Giving: 510.420.2353 or ingrid@college-prep.org.

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  • Recognition Levels

    College Prep appreciates all gifts. Leadership gifts include donations of $2,500 and above.

    $25,000 and above                Mary Harley Jenks Association     
    College Prep’s founder led by example; her vision, commitment, and deep belief in intellectual talent as a force for good continue to shape our school today.

    $15,000-$24,999                     Scholars Association 
    The delight of learning: a life of the mind and the heart, scholarship through risk-taking and reflection.

    $10,000-$14,999                     Heritage Association 
    From our beginnings in the Little Yellow House to shingled buildings nestled in our verdant campus, we celebrate Mens Conscia Recti—a mind aware of what is right.

    $5,000-$9,999                         Friendship Association 
    College Prep friendships—between students, between students and faculty, between families—last a lifetime.

    $2,500-$4,999                         1960 Association
    First day of school for College Prep: thirty-three students and four teachers blaze the trail, adventurous and determined.

    up to $2,499                         Community Circle 
    Rings of engagement: within the school, with our neighbors, with the world.

    Consecutive Giving                Ruth Willis Society
    We honor co-founder Ruth Willis’s loyalty, moral courage, and hard work with this society recognizing donors who have given for three or more consecutive years.

ways to give

There are several ways to make your gift to College Prep: online; by check; wire transfer; donation of securities; or through your employer’s matching gift program. College Prep is a 501(c)3 organization, our tax ID is #94-1492272.

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  • Checks

    Checks made payable to College Prep can be mailed to:
    The College Preparatory School
    Advancement Office
    6100 Broadway 
    Oakland, CA 94618

  • Donor Advised Fund

    If you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you may recommend a grant to College Prep. The College Preparatory School is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of IRS code. Please include your name as the account holder so that we can thank you for your gift.

    Name of Charitable Organization: The College Preparatory School
    Federal Tax ID Number: 94-1492272
    Mailing Address: 6100 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
    Contact person: Ingrid Ray
    Phone: 510.420.2353

  • Gifts of Securities

    If you wish to transfer stock or other securities to College Prep, please complete the Securities Gift Form.

    Gifts of stock can provide you with potential tax advantages while supporting College Prep's students and teachers.
    While making a gift of cash is the simplest and fastest way to donate for many, College Prep also accepts appreciated securities. With this type of donation, the deduction you get could be greater than if you were to sell the shares and donate the cash proceeds. When you give appreciated securities, you may avoid paying the capital gains tax. Talk to your financial and tax advisers to review your personal situation.

    How do I donate appreciated securities?
    The process is simple! Provide your stockbroker with the stock name and number of shares you would like to contribute, along with College Prep's account information. Click here for the School's Securities Gift Form.

    How does one benefit?
    A College Prep community member wants to donate $5,000 to the School. They purchased stock for $1,000, which they have held for a year or more, and is now worth $5,000. The two examples below show the potential tax implications:
    Donation of Cash
    School receives: $5,000
    Donor cost: $5,000 + capital gains
    Donation of Appreciated Securities
    School Receives: $5,000
    Donor Cost: $3,660

    Tax Savings = $3,340 (20% Federal capital gains* + California capital gains rate**)
    Cost (after tax savings) =$3,660

    * For capital gains tax savings, stock must be held by the donor for at least a year prior to the donation.
    ** Assumes donor is in the top California tax bracket

  • Matching Gifts

    Corporate matching gift programs can double or triple your gift. Please search below to see if your company has an eligible program.

  • Online Giving

    Make your gift to College Prep Online. We acccept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

  • Wire Transfers

    For specific instructions on wiring funds directly to the school, please follow our Wire Transfer instructions.

endowment

The College Preparatory School's endowment provides long-term support for the school’s operating budget, ensuring that future generations of students benefit from the excellent education the school offers. Endowed funds are professionally invested and managed for growth. Up to five percent of the income produced by these funds provides annual support for faculty, financial aid, programs, and our campus. We are grateful to all who support the Endowment and ensure that College Prep remains robust and relevant.

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  • General Endowment

    Supports all aspects of our school including faculty, financial aid, and our campus.

  • Financial Aid

    College Prep’s financial aid program helps ensure that talented students from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds can afford to attend College Prep. All financial aid awards are grants that do not need to be repaid.

    The Bartholow Daily Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student who has shown exceptional aptitude in math and/or science.

    The LeAnn G. Bischoff Memorial Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student, with a preference of a child who has lost a parent or been in foster care. 
    In memory of LeAnn G. Bischoff, mother of Naomi Asimow '14, Eli Asimow '17, and Jacob Asimow '20

    The Julia Burke Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student, primarily one who resides in Contra Costa County.
    In memory of Julia Burke '00

    The Ben Caraco/Scott MacPherson Stapleton Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student in need. First consideration is given to students rising to 9th grade through The Partners Program.
    In memory of Ben Caraco ’01 and Scott MacPherson Stapleton ’01

    The Murray Cohen Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student who would not otherwise be able to attend College Prep.
    In honor of Murray Cohen, Head of School 1999-2011

    The James Otis Cole, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a Black or Black-identifying student.
    In memory of James Cole ’82

    The EE Ford Scholarship Fund
    Provides support for financial aid.

    The Jenks/Willis Scholarship Fund
    Provides support for financial aid.
    In honor of Mary Harley Jenks and Ruth Willis, founders of College Prep

    The John H. Lawrence Memorial Fund
    Provides support for financial aid.
    Named for John H. Lawrence, parent of James Lawrence ’70 and
    Steven Lawrence ’79

    The Mary Louise Mahoney Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance for a student of Latinx, Indiginous, and/or Black students.
    In memory of Mary Mahoney ’64

    The Malone Family Foundation Fund
    Provides significant financial assistance to several students annually. The Malone Family Foundation has funded over 33 College Prep scholars.

    The Readers Digest Scholarship Fund
    Provides support for financial aid.

    The Riddell Family Scholarship Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student with a marginalized racial or ethnic identity.

    The Helen Green Turin Memorial Fund
    Provides financial assistance to a student with a marginalized racial or ethnic identity, and also provides funds to enhance faculty compensation.
    In memory of Helen Turin, parent of David Turin ’83 and Abigail Turin ’89

    The Class of 2023 Endowment in Support of Belonging
    Supports our culture of inclusion and care by providing financial assistance to individual students for the "extras" that are so essential to feeling a part of the community.

  • Faculty

    The Robert Baldwin, Jr. Fund for the Faculty
    Provides support for faculty salaries. Thank you to all who participate in the paddle-raise at the annual Parents’ Association Auction.
    In honor of Robert Baldwin, Jr., Head of School 1969-1990

    The Class of 2021 Fund for Faculty Representation
    In recognition of the critical importance of a diverse learning environment, this Endowment fund is designated for the recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty. For the first five years, this fund will focus on initiatives that support Black-identifying educators. 

    The Cornerstone Fund for Faculty Support
    Provides support for faculty compensation, recruitment, and 
professional development.
     
    The Linda Desimone Fund
    Provides support for the Golf Program. Named in honor of retired 
    Athletic Director Linda Desimone.
     
    The Distinguished Service Fund
    Provides bonus grants, determined by years of service, to faculty and staff.

    The Teece Family Fund
    Provides support for curriculum and professional development.

  • Programs & Campus

    The Asian Studies Fund
    Provides support for professional development and travel for Asian Studies faculty, and supports Asian art and cultural experiences on campus.

    The Julia Burke Endowment for Debate
    Provides financial support for College Prep debate programs and activities.
    In memory of Julia Burke ’00

    The Class of 2014 Innovation Fund
    Funds innovative programs and projects.
    A gift from the class of 2014 in honor of their students' experiences at College Prep

    The Diversity Fund
    Supports initiatives and activities that encourage and enhance diversity in its many forms within the College Prep community.

    The John H. Imbrie Memorial Fund
    Provides general support for the enhancement of student life and the College Prep Chamber Music program.
    In memory of John H. Imbrie ’80

    The Francis Knight Endowment Fund
    Provides support for the general operations of the school.

planned giving

We invite you to join thoughtful members of the  Mens Conscia Recti Legacy Society who ensure the future of the school through their estate plans. College Prep honors and celebrates Society members who have made planned gifts to the school through their will, a charitable trust, a beneficiary designation in their retirement plan, an insurance policy, or other assets. These planned gifts are directed to College Prep’s general endowment or to support a particular program or fund. Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Mens Conscia Recti Legacy Society members, our founding principle—a mind aware of what is right—will continue to guide current and future College Prep students.

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  • Mens Conscia Recti Legacy Society

    Thank you for considering College Prep in your estate planning.

    Legal Name: The College Preparatory School

    Tax I.D. Number: #94-1492272
    Incorporated In: Oakland, CA

    Please note: This information is not offered as legal or tax advice.

matching gifts

The College Preparatory School

6100 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
510.652.0111

mens conscia recti

a mind aware of what is right