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Poetry education matters.
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Your donation supports more poetry for more kids! Creating poetry together, sharing, being heard & listening respectfully to others can be a powerful step to overcoming loneliness and alienation, and can quickly lead to elevated feelings of belonging and well-being.
As of December 17th, we are 53% of the way to our goal of raising $75,000 by December 31st. Help us close the gap!
Contributions are tax deductible. We are a 501 (c)(3) - Tax ID# 94-2977264.
We accept online transactions through Venmo, Google Pay, PayPal, or by credit card. Also - see many other creative ways to give, below.
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We appreciate our donors!
In celebration of our 60th birthday, please look forward to these gifts:
#1 All donors who give any amount (online or through the mail):
receive one, free digital download of our 2024, 60th anniversary poetry poster (instant for web donations. Allow 30 day processing for mailed donations)
#3 All donors who give $500+ (online or through the mail):
receive gifts #1 and #2, as well as a paperback copy of our most recent statewide anthology of youth poetry, published November, 2024, mailed to you (Please include address with donation and allow 45 days for processing.)
#2 All donors who give $60+ (online or through the mail):
receive gift #1, as well as one, free digital download of our most recent statewide anthology of youth poetry, published November, 2024 (allow 30 days for processing)
DAF Direct currently facilitates grant recommendations from donors of Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®. More national and community foundation DAF sponsoring organizations may be added in the future.
After a DAF grant recommendation has been approved, 100% of the funds transfer to California Poets in the Schools, with no administration or transaction fees for using the DAF Direct service.
You can fill out the form to the left, or click here to start the process online.
Other Ways to Donate:
Corporate Sponsorships:
We offer opportunities for corporate sponsors to support projects and get benefits in return. Visit our sponsorship page for more information.
Personal Check
Please make your check payable to: California Poets in the Schools
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1328, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Legacy Gifts
What legacy would you like to leave the world? How about more poetry for more kids? We can work with you and your advisors to accept the following types of legacy gifts:
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Bequests in a will or trust
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Beneficiary designations in a retirement fund [e.g., IRA, 401(k), 403(b)]
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Beneficiary designation in a life insurance policy
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Outright gift of life insurance cash value [e.g., policy that’s no longer needed]
Multiply your financial donations through a corporate matching gift program. Contact your Employee Benefits Office to see if your company has a participating program for you or your spouse. We regularly receive matching gifts from Netflix, Disney, Google and more. Please call or email to learn more. 415-221-4201, info@cpits.org
Put Your Online Shopping Dollars to Work through Shopraise
With the closure of the AmazonSmile program, we have researched and settled upon a hopefully better alternative. ShopRaise allows online shoppers to support our nonprofit while buying from over 1,000 popular retailers. Whether it’s shopping for daily essentials like groceries, buying furniture for your home office, or even booking your next trip, the ShopRaise app lets you turn your everyday shopping into support for your California Poets in the Schools, all at no additional cost to you. Click here to get started.
Donate Your Old Car!
We're partnering with CARS to accept donation vehicles. We'll handle the logistics, and pick-up is on us! Your generous gift is tax-deductible, providing you with additional savings. Your donation directly supports our California Poets in the Schools, making a positive impact in our community. Click here to learn more.
Shop With Your eScrip Card
In Sonoma County? Find us on eScrip when you buy groceries - at Olivers, Fircrest & More. Learn, register, and choose our organization here.
Donate items to Community Thrift Store (San Francisco)
Community members are empowered to support California Poets in the Schools through this innovative community thrift story by donating gently used clothing or household items, and choosing California Poets in the Schools as a beneficiary. Community Thrift shoppers are able to find everyday necessities and unique treasures at affordable prices. Learn more here: https://www.communitythriftsf.org/charities/
Gifts of Stock
We accept gifts of stock! All gifts of stock to California Poets in the Schools are currently processed by the Marin Community Foundation, where we have a managed fund established. We will work with you to set up a gift to our CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOLS - UNRESTRICTED FUND of the Marin Community Foundation. Please contact Meg Hamill for more information: meg@cpits.org
Text-to-Donate
Text the word "CALPOETS" to 53-555 for a direct link to the campaign on your phone.
Credit Card
To make a credit card donation, enter an amount through the donate button above.
If you would rather make a credit card payment over the phone - we understand! Please call the central office at (415-221-4201) to set this up.