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Use this page to make a full or partial payment on your ONE Legacy Fund Pledge. DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs one legacy fund giving ways to fulfill your ONE legacy fund commitment Thank you for showing your dedication to Orinda schools with a commitment to the ONE Legacy Fund. There are a number of ways to fulfill your commitment in part, or in full, today. CHECK: To pay via a personal or business check, payee and mailing instructions can be found on this downloadable form . STOCK: To fulfill your donation via stock, please fill out this online form , and select the ONE Legacy Fund as your "designation." Your returned form confirmation will include the details your broker will need to initiate the transfer. DONOR-ADVISED FUND or IRA CONTRIBUTION: One is eligible to receive both donor-advised funds and IRA distributions. Use EIN number #94-2623617 to initiate a gift. WIRE TRANSFER: Please use this contact form and send a message to Operations Manager, Meredith Friedman who will provide you with the necessary account information. INCREASE YOUR IMPACT WITH A CORPORATE MATCH: ONE is eligible to receive corporate gifts from most employee matching programs. To see if your current or former employer will match your gift, visit oneorinda.org/corporate-matching. To make a payment via credit card or direct debit, use the form below. online gifts one legacy fund credit card/direct deposit donation form FAQs

The goal of ONE Orinda is to bring more resources to support Orinda schools by consolidating and streamlining fundraising under a new foundation.  Business giving If you are the parent or guardian of a currently enrolled student in an Orinda public school and are have not yet made your annual contribution, please visit our Family Giving page here. If you are interested in donating as a community member and not on behalf of a business, visit our Community Giving page here. PROGRAM BENEFITS CURRENT PARTNERS DONATION FORM BECOME A BUSINESS PARTNER The remarkable support for our schools and students from our local community, real estate agents, and other businesses is one of the reasons Orinda is among the most desirable places to live, work, and learn. Our Business & Realtor Partner Program gives businesses the opportunity to invest in our community and our schools, preserving academic excellence for every Orinda student. Your commitment to the community will reach thousands of Orinda families and community members with multiple recognition opportunities for your business. We look forward to your partnership. DONATE HERE Sponsor Perks BPF If you have questions about the Business & Realtor Partner Program, please contact Emily Allen at executivedirector@oneorinda.org .

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SCHOOL FAMILIES DONATE HERE Donate here if you have students and would like to make your per student contribution to multiple schools at one time. Per student asks are as follows: Elementary School: $2000 - $2200 Orinda Intermediate School: $1800 Miramonte: $1300 To make your donation, select one of the buttons to the right or select "Other Amount." Then select the schools which your students attend. Thank you for your support of Orinda's schools. If your students all attend one school, please visit your school page directly to make your contribution.

On May 13th, 2026, all of Orinda unites in support of our schools! Make a gift today. DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs ONE day. ONE community. ONE goal. $50,000 for Orinda schools. We need to raise $25,000 to unlock a $25,000 matching gift. Every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar. We're coming together as a community for ONE day to support every student in Orinda, TK-12. Help us unlock the match. Giving another way? If you plan to give by check or donor advised fund, please email us at dayofgiving@oneorinda.org and we can ensure your gift is included in the ONE Day of Giving goal! Donation Form Note: To pay by credit card, press the yellow "Secure Payment" button to prompt a payment pop up window that will appear at the TOP of this page.

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FAMILY GIVING donate stock EMPLOYEE GIVING Donate by Mail Donor Advised Funds Donate ONLINE to ONE-del rey Thank you for supporting Del Rey Elementary School through your donation to ONE-Del Rey! Del Rey’s ONE Ask for the 26/27 school year is $2,200 per student. This amount helps bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost to educate each student at Del Rey. Please know that every donation helps. We aim for 100% participation and appreciate your contribution at whatever level feels right for your family. Please use the form below to donate online today. (For more information on other ways to donate, such as check or stock, Click Here and scroll down!) Refer to the table on the left for suggested Sponsor Levels Per Student, and select your desired donation amount in the form on the right. Select either "Give Today" to pay the full amount at once or "Give in Installments" to make your donation in monthly or quarterly payments. Please be sure to indicate the frequency of your gift and how many payments you wish to make.* To promise your donation now and follow up with a non-electronic payment later, select "Check/DAF/Pledge" as your payment method. *Administrators may need to edit your installment payment amount to ensure completion within the current academic year. You may be able to Double your Donation or more with a corporate match! Check directly with your employer or click here to see if you qualify and learn how to submit. When requesting a corporate match, select Orinda Network for Education (Tax ID #94-2623617) as your designated charity, and indicate your school name as the “project" or in your donation comments. Be sure to include your name with your match, as anonymous match requests are difficult to trace back to you and your school. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Ackerman and Allison Taylor at delreypc@gmail.com . Orinda Network for Education (ONE) appreciates your support of Orinda's students. Sponsor Levels Per Student DR FORM Click here to return to the top of the form and view your on-screen confirmation

Calling all Miramonte Alums! Show your support of your Alma Mater and all Orinda's public schools by making a donation here. And join the MatsNation Alumni group today! DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs Miramonte's 1955 Fund Donate to Miramonte’s 1955 Fund, a fund that celebrates the founding year of Miramonte, by supporting Miramonte’s greatest needs. Honor past graduates and teachers by investing in today’s students and educators. Your generous contribution helps ensure Miramonte's legacy for present and future generations of Miramonte students. Click here to learn more about MatsNation, Miramonte’s Official Alumni Association. Connect with your classmates Stay informed about upcoming class reunions Get access to reunion planning resources and curated Miramonte reunion experiences. Discover other MATS via alumni spotlight articles Receive important Miramonte news and event updates

FAMILY GIVING donate stock EMPLOYEE GIVING Donate by Mail Donor Advised Funds Donate ONLINE to ONE-glorietta Thank you for supporting Glorietta Elementary School through your donation to ONE-Glorietta! Glorietta’s ONE Ask for the 26/27 school year is $2,200 per student. This amount helps bridge the gap between state funding and the actual cost to educate each student at Glorietta. Please know that every donation helps. We aim for 100% participation and appreciate your contribution at whatever level feels right for your family. Select either "Give Today" to pay the full amount at once or "Give in Installments" to make your donation in monthly or quarterly payments. Please be sure to indicate the frequency of your gift and how many payments you wish to make.* To promise your donation now and follow up with a non-electronic payment later, select "Check/DAF/Pledge" as your payment method. *Administrators may need to edit your installment payment amount to ensure completion within the current academic year. You may be able to Double your Donation or more with a corporate match! Check directly with your employer or click here to see if you qualify and learn how to submit. When requesting a corporate match, select Orinda Network for Education (Tax ID #94-2623617) as your designated charity, and indicate your school name as the “project" or in your donation comments. Be sure to include your name with your match, as anonymous match requests are difficult to trace back to you and your school. Questions? Contact Alison Mitchell and Julia Sachdev at waysmeans@gloriettaparents.club . Orinda Network for Education (ONE) appreciates your support of Orinda's students. GL Form Click here to return to the top of the form and view your on-screen confirmation

Orinda’s public schools are one of the community’s most important shared assets. Nearly every child in Orinda attends a local public school, and families choose this community for the quality of education these schools provide. That excellence is not fully funded by public dollars. For decades, philanthropy has played a critical role in sustaining the programs and support that define an Orinda education. The ONE Legacy Fund was created to strengthen that support for the long term. DONATE ONLINE donate by check Donor Advised Funds donate stock Planned Giving donate a vehicle Volunteer legacy fund employee giving programs the one legacy fund A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN ORINDA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS Orinda’s public schools are one of the community’s most important shared assets. Nearly every child in Orinda attends a local public school, and families choose this community for the quality of education these schools provide. That excellence is not fully funded by public dollars. For decades, philanthropy has played a critical role in sustaining the programs and support that define an Orinda education. The ONE Legacy Fund was created to strengthen that support for the long term. online gifts WHY THE ONE LEGACY FUND - AND WHY NOW Orinda schools receive among the lowest per-student funding in California. State and federal funding have not kept pace with rising costs or evolving student needs. At the same time, annual fundraising faces increasing pressure while program and staffing costs continue to rise. Without a long-term funding source, schools remain heavily dependent on annual giving. The ONE Legacy Fund provides sustained investment income, helping stabilize funding over time and easing pressure on annual fundraising. WHAT THE ONE LEGACY FUND SUPPORTS Earnings from the ONE Legacy Fund strengthen the long-term stability of Orinda’s public schools and protect the elements that define a high-quality education. ONE Legacy Fund helps to: Protect Core Programs: Stabilize essential programs, staffing, and student support, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty or shifts in public funding. Support Future Needs and Innovation: Provide flexibility to respond to evolving priorities and invest in new opportunities over time. Strengthen Long-Term Financial Sustainability: Reduce reliance on annual fundraising and create a secure financial foundation for all six schools. Maintain Flexibility: Apply investment income where it’s most needed most as priorities evolve. Donate by Mail HOW THE ONE LEGACY FUND WORKS The ONE Legacy Fund is structured as a fund functioning as an endowment (FFE). Contributions are invested for long-term growth, while maintaining flexibility to respond to the districts’ changing needs. Oversight is provided by ONE’s Legacy Fund Committee, Investment Committee, and Board of Directors. Policies are reviewed annually, and investment income is allocated in alignment with ONE’s mission and priorities. donor advised fund WAYS TO ENGAGE ONE Legacy Fund commitments can be structured to fit individual philanthropic goals, including outright gifts, multi-year pledges, gifts of appreciated assets, and estate gifts. Many donors choose to support both the annual ONE Ask and the ONE Legacy Fund, sustaining today’s programs while investing in the future. LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION The ONE Legacy Fund represents a commitment to future generations of Orinda students and the enduring strength of our public schools. To discuss a Legacy Fund gift, please contact Emily Allen, ONE Executive Director, at ONELegacyFund@oneorinda.org . ONE Legacy fund FAQs FAQs Frequently asked questions What is the purpose of the Legacy Fund? How is a donation to the Legacy Fund different from a regular donation? Is there a difference between investing in the Legacy Fund and giving to the ONE annual fund, also known as the ONE Ask? How will my gift be invested? Can I make a gift over time or through planned giving? How will I know the impact of my gift? Who oversees the Legacy Fund? How much of the Legacy Fund’s earnings will be spent each year? What happens if the market value of the Legacy Fund drops? Can I restrict my Legacy Fund gift for a specific purpose? Who decides how Legacy Fund returns are spent? How often is the Legacy Fund’s investment strategy reviewed? Can I leave a gift to the Legacy Fund in my estate? How does the Legacy Fund fit into ONE’s overall financial strategy? How are the Parents’ Club (PC) reserves structured with ONE? Who owns the PC reserves? How is the Legacy Fund different from the reserve fund? donate a vehicle