Annual Fund

Annual Fund support boosts our ability to provide rich program offerings such as the music program at all grade levels.

Each year, Keys School families, as well as alumni and their families, grandparents, faculty, staff and administration, show support for our mission and how we deliver a quality education through support of our Annual Fund.

The Annual Fund is annual fundraising program that helps balance the annual operating budget, and is a top fundraising priority. Like most independent schools, Keys relies upon philanthropic support to close the gap between tuition income and the full cost of educating each child. Rather than raise tuition dramatically from year-to-year, we use the Annual Fund to support the school's operating budget. This year, the gap between tuition and the true cost of educating one student is $ 3,259.

Solicitations begin in the fall. We strive for 100% participation among our Keys School families, regardless of the size of their gift.

Every gift, no matter what the size, is significant and takes us one step closer to our goal.   Click here to make your annual gift today.

• This year's Annual Fund goal is $307,000.


• We are striving for 100% Annual Fund participation from current families, as well as teachers, staff and the Board of Trustees. In 2007 / 2008, 84 percent of our families contributed to the Annual Fund, with 100% participation from the Board of Trustees.


• Annual Fund gifts help close the gap between tuition and the full cost of educating each child. This year's shortfall - the gap between tuition income and the full cost of educating a Keys student - is $3,259 per child.


• Annual Fund gifts ensure the rich diversity of our Keys community by enabling the school to keep tuition increases at a minimum each year.


• Annual Fund gifts support competitive faculty salaries to attract and retain the best teachers.


• Annual Fund gifts greatly enhance our ability to provide scholarship assistance to over 15 percent of our families each year.


• Annual Fund gifts account for 10 percent of Keys annual operating budget.


• Matching Gifts: Ask if your employer will match your donation. Click here for a partial list of corporations that are known to match donations. Consult your benefits or HR representative to see if your company matches donations.


• Every Annual Fund gift is a vote of confidence for Keys' ability to deliver a quality education for our students!

Ways to Make a Gift

• Online Giving is now available through this secure link. Click here for gifts of $25 or more.


• Checks should be payable to Keys School, indicate the type of donation you are making (Annual Fund, Endowment or Campaign) and send to the address below or dropped off at the School Office (recommended for cash donations).


• Credit Card (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover) payments can be mailed in or called into our Development Office at the number below.


• Securities can be transferred directly to Keys by instructing your broker. Simply give the following transfer information:

Vanguard Brokerage Services DTC 0443 Account: Keys School 43V915781

By phone: To make a contribution by phone, or if you have questions, contact Lori Fitzmaurice, Development Director at (650) 328-1711, ext. 4.