“be the yes”
for Park Century
A donation to the Annual Fund is a vote of confidence in our school!
Gifts to the Park Century Fund have an immediate impact on the day-to-day vibrancy of our school. We are deeply grateful for the support of our families.
What is The Park Century Annual Fund?
Park Century School is financed using a not-for-profit model. This relies on the philanthropy of our community. Tuition alone accounts for approximately 80% of Park Century’s revenue each school year. Our community’s support and generosity allow our students to enjoy a complete, meaningful, and memorable educational experience.
We encourage your participation in the Park Century Fund, which helps us keep tuition costs affordable and allows more students to take advantage of a joyful Park Century education.
The Park Century Annual Fund supports the people and programs across the school, including:
• The purchase of new and always-changing research-based curricula
• Launching new programs, such as our STEM innovation lab, and enhancing a robust music, art, and drama program.
• Build upon rich athletic opportunities and continuously update our modern gymnasium
• Create inviting Open Houses and special events to heighten awareness about PCS and the opportunities we offer to learners
• Provide financial aid for 30% percent of our student body
• Seek cutting-edge professional development for our faculty
• Enhanced continuously evolving technology for students and teachers
2025-2026 Park Century Annual Fund Goal
We have deep gratitude for our parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandaprents, Trustees, Advisory Board members, staff, faculty, and friends. We know we can reach 100% Park Century participation.
Your generosity says, “I believe in the Park Century Community.” It allows our beloved school to meet the evolving needs of our students and teachers. When you give to the 2025-2026 Park Century Annual Fund, you empower students with learning differences to thrive and the school to say YES and to wish big!
Your donation ensures that every student meets with success. Every dollar matters. Every gift, large and small, changes what’s possible for our students.
This year, the community-wide goal is to reach $350,000.
Park Century Fund donor levels:
Ancient redwood guild
$25,000+
A Resounding YES! Visionary and transformational leaders.
Pine Forest Society
$10,000 – $24,999
Top-level YES! Constant and unwavering, like the canopy of a pine forest.
Oak Level
$5,000 – $9,999
A steadfast YES! Oak trees are strong, steadfast, and enduring, helping Park Century stand tall for years to come.
Birch Level
$1,000 – $4,999
An enduring YES! Birch trees symbolize renewal and resilience, ensuring that our students thrive in a changing world.
Maple
$250 – $999
A heartfelt YES! Maple donors ensure promise and generosity, representing balance and steady care.
roots circle
Up to $249
An essential YES! Roots Circle donors form the foundation of our community. Just as strong roots nourish and sustain a tree, their giving builds a legacy for the future.
Park Century is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All contributions to the Park Century Fund are tax-deductible.
Other ways to give
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
Contributions can be made from a Donor Advised Fund. DAFs allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive a tax deduction, and make donations from the fund over time. Donors can contribute to the DAF as frequently as they like and then recommend contributions to their favorite non-profit organization.
Appreciated Securities (STOCKS, BONDS, AND MUTUAL FUNDS SHARES)
Donating appreciated securities held for at least a year and a day is a tax-advantaged way to make a gift and can be done easily. You will be entitled to a charitable deduction on the fair market value of the securities on the date of the gift, and you will not incur any capital gains tax on the appreciation.
To ensure proper recording of stock gifts, please contact the Development Office by clicking here or calling 310-979-2184 for instructions.
Planned Giving
We are grateful to all of our families, alumni and friends who remember Park Century in their estate plans. Please contact the Development Office by clicking here or calling 310-979-2184 for more information.
Corporate Matching
Many employers match gifts made by active and sometimes retired employees. Securing a matching gift is an easy way to double or even triple your gift to Park Century. Please contact your Human Resources department to see if your company participates in a matching plan and to obtain a matching gift form. If your contribution generates a matching gift, you will receive credit for the combined amount of your gift, including the matching fund.
Via Mail
Please make checks payable to Park Century School with a note in the memo line for The Park Century Fund. You can mail checks to:
Park Century School
Attn. Development Office
3939 Landmark Street
Culver City, CA 90232
Via Phone
Please call the Development office at 310-979-2184 with your name, gift amount, and credit card information.
FAQ
How much should I contribute?
We hope that everyone in the PCS Community recognizes the school as one of their top philanthropic priorities. Gifts to Park Century range from $5 to over $50,000. We encourage our families to consider giving at the Oak Level of $5,000 or more if they are able.
When should I contribute?
The earlier that we receive your gift, the earlier we can put it to work for our students! We encourage all families to make their pledges by December 31st, although contributions are accepted through the end of each school year.
Is Park Century eligible for Employer Matching Gifts?
Yes! Please ask your Human Resources department about a matching gift program, or feel free to contact the Park Century Development Department, and we can do the research for you. It’s often as simple as filling out a one-page form, and it can result in doubling, or sometimes tripling, your gift to PCS.
How Else Can I Help
1. As a parent, be an ambassador for Park Century! Your positive endorsement of the school and its programs to the community helps attract and retain new families and funders.
2. Get involved on campus! There are numerous volunteer opportunities that can be a fun way to meet new people and new students while assisting with PCS initiatives.
3. Make PCS one of your top philanthropic priorities! There are many ways to give at your capacity, and you should be proud of those contributions. Spread the word in the community and to other potential funders, including individuals or corporations. And of course, feel free to reach out to our Development Department at any time with philanthropic ideas or suggestions.
4. Encourage grandparents and alumni to get involved at PCS whether it be via monetary gifts or volunteering with the school.
We are grateful for your impact
Since the founding of Park Century School in 1968, our school thrives because our generous community consistently says YES! YES! to our mission, YES! to our students, YES! to our beautiful schoolhouse, and YES! to creating a future filled with possibilities.
