The 2024-25 Annual Friends Fund is here! Pledge or give by December 6th.

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GIVING TO IFS

At International Friends School, our annual Friends Fund  is the cornerstone of our mission to provide a unique  educational experience. As a Quaker Mandarin immersion  early education to elementary school, the annual fund bridges the gap between tuition and the true cost  of offering a comprehensive education. Your  generous contributions enable us to enhance  our academic programs, invest in essential  resources that benefit both our bright  students and dedicated faculty, and extend  financial aid to children who otherwise would  not access this educational program.

Your contributions, no matter the size, enrich the  lives of our students and educators. We are grateful for  your generous support. Together, all that we envision in a nurturing and globally-minded educational environment is made reality. When we invest in our children’s school, we invest in their futures.

IFS is an incorporated not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), tax ID 81-3819663. Your donations  are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations for charitable donations.

Questions? View our FAQs on Giving.

在国际友谊学校，“年度友谊基金”是我们能够提供独特 教育体验的重要基石。作为一所得益于贵格体系的中文 沉浸式学校，我们提供从幼儿园到小学的教育项目。“ 年度友谊基金”填补了学费和教育真实成本之间 的差距。您慷慨的捐款使我们能够增强学术 项目，投资有益于学生和教师的必要资源， 并向原本无法获得这一教育资源的孩子提供资金援助。

无论捐款数目的多与少，您的贡献都极大地帮助了我们的学生和老师。我们感激您慷慨 的支持！携手共进，我们可以点亮前路，继续创造 一个有爱心和有全球视野的教育环境，使孩子们可 以拥抱今天的挑战、抓住明天的机遇。 

IFS是一家非营利组织，501(c)(3)，税号81-3819663。根 据IRS关于慈善捐赠的规定，您的捐款可按照法律允许 的范围进行税收扣除。

There are many ways to give

Double or triple your gift through your employer. Donate your appreciated stocks to avoid capital gains tax. Email development@ifschool.org to learn more about your options.

  • IFS accepts credit cards and e-check. Please visit our online giving form to make a secure online donation.

  • To send a check, please make a note of its purpose (e.g. Friends Fund) and mail to:

    International Friends School

    556 124th Avenue NE

    Bellevue, WA 98005

  • Many corporations and foundations offer matching gift programs, allowing donors to double or triple the amount of their contribution. Please consult your benefits coordinator or human resources manager.

  • Many corporations will donate to organizations for every hour that an employee volunteers. Please consult your benefits coordinator or human resources manager.

  • For those who hold DAFs or have a family foundation, distributions and grants can be directed to International Friends School.

  • Gifts of appreciated securities, are welcomed and an opportunity to avoid capital gains taxes. In many (if not most) situations, the full, fair market value of gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds is tax deductible. As always, the particular tax savings depend on individual circumstances and must be discussed with personal financial and tax advisors.

    To make a gift of securities to IFS, please email development@ifschool.org.

  • Under current law, individuals who are 70 ½ years old or older may use a QCD to donate up to $100,000 to qualified charities directly from an IRA. To learn more, email development@ifschool.org.

  • Deferred or planned gift options (such as a bequest) can help donors make a maximum gift to an organization or capital campaign. The commitment to give is made now, but the gift does not effectively come into the possession of International Friends School until a future date (in most cases upon the death of the donor or the surviving spouse). Advantages to donors of such gifts can include reduction in estate, capital gains, gift, and/or income taxes. It is highly recommended that a donor consult with their financial and legal counsel to determine the best method for conveying a pledge and/or intent to give via an estate gift to IFS.

    To learn more, please contact development@ifschool.org.