Los Altos Educational Foundation
The Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) raises funds to provide teachers and essential programs at all Los Altos School District (LASD) neighborhood schools, benefiting every TK-8 student.
The suggested donation is $1,400 per student. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
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More about this organization
Mission
The Los Altos Educational Foundation raises funds to sustain and enrich the Los Altos School District’s excellent educational program beyond what public funding provides.
About
A non-profit foundation led by parent volunteers, the Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) raises funds to provide teachers and staff for essential programs at all Los Altos School District (LASD) neighborhood schools, benefiting every TK-8 student this school year. LAEF helps fill the gap in school funding from federal, state, and local sources and is the only way for parents to fund LASD teaching staff in our district. LAEF funds teachers and staff for physical education (PE) in elementary schools, computer science, librarians, 4th-6th grade music, the Art Docents program, the Living Classroom program, junior high electives, and mental health counseling. LAEF is also a proud co-sponsor of the MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this donation tax-deductible?
Yes, you’ll receive a tax receipt in your email and can access your Tax Summary on Daffy at any time. This contribution and donation recommendation will be made through your account at Daffy (a registered 501(c)(3) public charity). Any contributions to your Daffy fund qualify as tax-deductible in the year they are made and can be used to donate to over 1.7 million charities on our platform.Do I have to create a Daffy account?
Yes, you’ll need to create a Daffy account as we need your name and email to provide you with a donation receipt. To donate to LAEF, you will create a free Supporter account. However, if you’d like to use Daffy for all your charitable giving, you can learn more about the benefits of a donor-advised fund and our additional membership options.How does Daffy work?
With Daffy, you get access to a donor-advised fund account, a tax-advantaged investment account for the sole purposes of charity (think 401(k)s and IRAs, but for charity). With Daffy, it's easier to put money aside for charity. You can make your tax-deductible contributions all at once, or you can set aside a little each week or month. And you don't just have to donate cash, you can easily contribute stocks, ETFs, or crypto. Then, you can give to more than 1.7 million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations in a matter of seconds.How do I modify or cancel a recurring donation?
It’s easy. You can modify or cancel a recurring donation by going to "Donations" on the Daffy app or website. Your recurring donation to LAEF will appear at the top under "Upcoming Donations." Click or tap the donation for the option to cancel or modify to appear.Can my employer match this donation?
You can easily submit the donation receipt to your employer for matching. You can either forward the receipt that is emailed to you or you can:
- Find the donation you’d like your employer to match by going to "Donations" on the Daffy app or website
- Click or tap “Get Receipt” and download the receipt
- Upload it to your employer matching portal or send it to your HR department to request the match
How do I donate stock or crypto?
It’s easy to do through Daffy. Follow these 5 simple steps:
- Sign up for a Daffy account (or log in if you’re already a member)
- Go to “Add Funds” to start a stock or crypto contribution, and send Daffy your stock from your brokerage or crypto wallet (detailed instructions provided)
- Daffy receives your asset, liquidates it, and sends the proceeds to your Daffy account in US dollars
- Make a donation recommendation from your account to LAEF
- Access the tax receipt for your stock or crypto donation at any time at daffy.org/home
Watch this video on donating stock and this one on donating crypto for step-by-step walkthroughs.