Giving Options
You can maximize your gift to EFO in a variety of meaningful ways. Whatever way you choose, your gift is appreciated!

Donate Online
Now it's easier than ever to give to EFO. Simply click here and go directly to a secure online site where you can donate to EFO and pay with your major credit card or via eCheck.

By Mail
Print the Business or General School/Community donation form, provide the appropriate information, and mail or deliver to one of Orinda's great public schools.

Double your dollars with a matching gift
Many employers now match employee contributions for K-12 education—your or your spouse's may be one of them! Find out if your company has a matching gift program at the Donor Matching Information Page. See which companies matched EFO contributions last year with the Matching Donors List.

Make Automatic Installment Payments

Divide up your donation into managable pieces. Payments can be spread out over the school year.

Direct your United Way donation to EFO
The United Way Donor Option Program is another way to support EFO —and help your company reach its goal of 100% participation at the same time! Simply designate "Educational Foundation of Orinda" on your United Way Donor Option card and notify the EFO office that you have done so.

Go shopping
Take advantage of the Escrip program whenever you shop at Safeway or other participating merchants and have a portion of your purchases benefit Orinda schools! To register, visit www.Escrip.com and follow the sign-up instructions. There is no registration fee! If you are already participating in Escrip, you can add "Educational Foundation of Orinda" to your account online.

Remember a special person or event
Honor a recent Miramonte graduate, a friend, or loved one with a special gift to EFO on his or her behalf. Make a gift to EFO in memory of or tribute to a friend or loved one or to acknowlege a special event or milestone.  This is a great way to show appreciation for someone special to you and to help Orinda’s school children at the same time.

Plan ahead
A charitable remainder trust or other bequest is a wonderful way to continue to support EFO and the future of Orinda’s schools.

Contribute Stocks and Bonds
Appreciated stocks or securities can also be donated to EFO! Gifts of appreciated securities can have significant tax benefits for the donor.  Download and print a stock donation form (PDF). Please notify EFO of all pertinent information regarding stock donations: type, number of shares, name of shareholder, and date of donation. 

Help build our Endowment
EFO maintains funds functioning as an endowment for both OUSD and Miramonte High School. These funds are professionally managed and provide annual special grant money for school programs and personnel. A contribution designated to the endowment will ensure continued growth of this account for long-term funding of school programs.

For further information, contact the EFO office at 925-253-0885 or email info@orindaefo.org.