Giving

Ways to Give

The Annual Fund

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • What is The Annual Fund?

    The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of our fundraising program. All gifts to this important effort touch every aspect of life at our school and help us meet our budgeted needs during the current school year. Your gifts ensure that our students will benefit from all that Armstrong has to offer, including low student teacher ratio, small group instruction, a state-of-the-art learning positive learning environments, and research based curriculum designed for the dyslexic learner.

  • Why is it important to Support The Armstrong Annual Fund?

    Your participation in The Armstrong Annual Fund demonstrates your commitment to and belief in the school's mission. Generosity and loyalty from our community of parents, alumni, trustees, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty and staff allow Armstrong to offer an exceptional educational experience to all of our students. Each year we ask every member of our community to make a gift to the Annual Fund. Every gift makes a difference.

  • What Are The Goals For The Annual Fund?

    We would like to raise $1 million providing approximately 10% of our operating expenses and supporting all aspects of our program including faculty salaries and benefits, tuition assistance, teacher training, and research-based curricula. 

    We hope to achieve 100% participation from the Armstrong community and ask all members to consider a donation that is meaningful to them. We deeply value contributions of all amounts.

    Armstrong Giving Levels
    Wilbur Mattison’s Founders Forum $50,000+
    Changing a Life Champions $25,000-49,999
    Dyslexia is a Superpower Society $10,000-24,999
    Head’s Leadership Circle $5,000-9,999
    Transformative Teaching Team $2,500-4,999
    Armstrong Advocates $1,000-2,499
    Courage the Cougar’s Club $1-999



  • How Will my Gift be Used?

    As part of the current year's operating budget, your gift will immediately benefit the students and faculty at Armstrong. The Annual Fund supports every aspect of the school, including our students, faculty, facilities, and programs.

Gifts to Armstrong can be made in a variety of ways.

List of 7 items.

  • Credit Cards

    You may donate now online. These donations are immediately available to the school and are tax deductible to the donor.

  • Checks

    Checks, Payable to Charles Armstrong School can be sent to:
    Charles Armstrong School
    1405 Solana Drive
    Belmont, CA 94002-3653

  • Double Donation

    Click Here to check if your Employer will match your donation!

  • Corporate Matching Gifts

    Many corporations have programs that match or multiply, employees' donations to non-profit organizations. Please check with your employer about the availability of a matching gift program. When making a matching gift, please notify the Advancement Office at advancement@charlesarmstrong.org.

  • Securities or Property

    Gifts of appreciated securities or property enable many donors to realize tax advantages, enabling the donor to deduct the full value of the donated stock or property, without incurring capital gain tax liability on the appreciated value. Please see the Stock Donation Form for instructions.

  • CARS – Vehicle Donation Program

  • Planned Giving

    Many donors use planned giving as a method to make a more substantial gift to Armstrong School, as well as to provide additional estate planning benefits or income tax benefits. Those who have included Armstrong School in their estate plans or who have made a deferred gift become members of the Armstrong Legacy Circle.

    Planned Gifts Include:
    • Making a bequest to Charles Armstrong School in your will
    • Making Charles Armstrong School the beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy
    • Creating a charitable trust
    Making a gift of real estate or other tangible property
    You should review your personal estate plan with your financial and legal advisors when considering a planned gift. For additional information about making a planned gift to Charles Armstrong School, please email Andrea Edwards, Director of Advancement, or call at 650-592-7570 x1206.
If you have any questions about the Annual Fund at Armstrong, please email Advancement@charlesarmstrong.org call 650-592-7570 x1206

Charles Armstrong School

1405 Solana Drive
Belmont, CA  94002-3653
P: (650) 592-7570
F: (650) 591-3114