Level Playing Field Institute

Donate On-Line Today

Thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor, 100% of your gift will directly support our programs for fairness. 

LPFI is a 501(c)3 organization, and all contributions to LPFI are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax ID number is 91-2088635.

When you donate to Level Playing Field Institute, every student feels the impact. And there are many ways you can help.  We’ll be happy to work with you to find a way that’s both convenient and meets your personal philanthropic goals.

Monthly or Quarterly Donations

Some donors decide to spread their annual donation throughout the year in monthly or quarterly installments.  This allows donors to factor their philanthropic support into their monthly budget.

Long-time donor Monica Stevens prefers quarterly donations. “They’re most convenient for me because it’s done automatically. The students are supported continuously, I don’t have to worry about remembering, and it isn’t financially cumbersome to give a little each quarter.  It’s like a gym membership.  It exercises my heart.” 

To set up a monthly or quarterly donation, contact Sara Leedom at 415-946-3062 or sara@lpfi.org   A recurring giving option is also available on our donate now page.

Matching Gifts

Maximize the impact of your support for LPFI by asking your employer to match your gift. Thousands of corporations and organizations worldwide match their employees' annual gifts to youth service and education organizations like LPFI.   

Check our list of companies that advertise their matching programs.  Or check with your Human Resources Department to see if this benefit is available to you at work.

Company Support

Companies can give to Level Playing Field Institute through pro-bono services, underwriting our programs or events, or communicating our mission to their network.

In return, LPFI can offer significant public relations benefits and volunteer opportunities for corporate giving. 

In addition, many employers support the organizations that their worker’s support.

For information on how to get your company involved, contact Sara Leedom at 415-946-3062 or sara@lpfi.org.

Memorial/Tribute Gifts

Can’t think of what to give to the person who has it all?  Make a donation to LPFI as a great way to honor friends and family.

Here’s what LPFI donor Barbara Lanning says about her tribute gift:  “For Hanukah, I made a donation to LPFI in honor of my business partner, Jill.  The gift not only honored my friend, but it also helped support a cause we both believe in.” 

Give a gift to LPFI in memory of a loved one, or to honor a special person or event, and LPFI will send a special card to them in your name.  Please email sara@lpfi.org or call 415.946.3062.

Stock Donations

By donating stock to LPFI, you can enjoy the benefit of tax savings and support a cause you care about.

Donors who give stock directly to LPFI do not incur the taxes that would be accrued by selling the stock outright. By gifting stock, you leverage the fact that LPFI is not subject to tax on sales of appreciated property. Direct stock gifts enable donors to give wihtout diluting the value of your stock through taxation.

To donate stock, contact Sara Leedom at 415-946-3062 or sara@lpfi.org

Volunteering

LPFI is looking for volunteers in various fields who are interested in contributing their time, passion, and expertise to serve our organizational mission and the people we serve.  Our volunteer program seeks to leverage the talent of people like YOU in our community to ensure that our organization decreases overhead and maximizes effectiveness.

We are seeking people for on-going commitments, short-term projects, and even one-day tasks. 

If you have other talents, abilities, or ideas to offer, talk to us. We’re always open to new suggestions. 

To learn about more ways to volunteer please download and complete this application form and the appropriate staff will be in touch with you about next steps.

 

Planned Giving

We all hope for the day when programs like ours won’t be necessary – days when the playing field will already be level.  Until then, LPFI invites you to leave a legacy gift for fairness in education and employment.  Consider making a planned gift to LPFI in your will or estate.

To learn more planned giving or to make a planned gift, contact Victoria Robinson at 415-946-3065 or victoria@lpfi.org.

By making your wishes known through a charitable bequest to The Level Playing Field Institute, anyone can make a lasting difference for fairness. The expression of your individual values by leaving a legacy will have a real impact on educational opportunity for future generations.

Buy Items for Our Scholars

Most students in LPFI’s education programs attend under-resourced schools. Imagine sharing a text book with a classmate across town. Or writing a paper without a computer at home.

When students join the SMASH and IDEAL programs, we ensure they have the quality materials they need to fuel their educational pursuits. Small items (like calculators) and larger items (like laptops) make all the difference in equipping students to succeed.

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Facebook

There is an opportunity to donate to our cause through a link on our page on Facebook. You can also follow what the Level Playing Field Institute is doing in its various programs and become a fan of our page on Facebook. We post events, pictures, videos and more on a regular basis there. You can comment on our activities and see what others are saying.