Sunset Annual Giving Campaign

Sunset's Major Fundraiser Event of the Year: November 1st to December 3rd, 2024

Every school year, our PTA raises money for educational programs, events, teachers, and equipment. Our goal is to improve, enrich, and enliven student learning and create opportunities for family-school connections. This year, we need to raise $225,000 to expand our children’s education beyond the basic curriculum provided by our school site’s budget. We hope you will consider joining our Annual Giving Campaign and help us build even more learning power for our Sunset students!

The Families of Sunset PTA recommends a donation of $750 per student. You can make a single donation or make it monthly. Our PTA allocates $750 per student, but if you can give a little more, please consider donating one month of preschool tuition. Every dollar donated is 100% tax-deductible and goes directly to the Families of Sunset PTA General Fund. This amount will cover the costs of essential learning resources and enrichment programs per child at Sunset.

All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to our school. Because donating is a personal decision, we keep all amounts private. Instead, our aim is 100% participation whatever the amount that your family decides to give. Know that your gift will make a difference and has the power to influence the educational experience of all 400+ students. Whatever the contribution, we are grateful for you.

Five Easy Ways to Donate

  • Have a PayPal account?

    Use the PayPal Giving Fund to donate. PayPal pays all transaction fees, so 100% of the proceeds go to our school!

    Donate with PayPal Giving Fund >

  • Don't have PayPal?

    No problem. Donate with a debit or credit card. Sunset PTA covers the fee when donors use this option.

    Donate with Credit Card >

  • Writing a check?

    Make it payable to Families of Sunset PTA and return it in your child's Wednesday folder, drop it off in person during Spirit Fridays, or mail it c/o Families of Sunset PTA, Sunset Elementary, 1920 41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116.

  • Prefer to make a monthly donation?

    Select an amount from the Paypal menu or add your own. You can change or cancel your donation anytime.

    Donate monthly >

  • Employer offer donation matching?

    Check our list of companies who have generously matched your contributions and double your donation!

    List of Matching Companies >

  • Don't forget the donation form!

    Our goal is 100% participation. Help us keep track of your donation for Spirit Prizes with this quick online form (or return the paper one from the Wednesday folder).

    Online donation form >

Sunset's Preferred Way to Donate

Donate with the PayPal Giving Fund or donate by check. 100% of the proceeds go to our school!

DONATE WITH PAYPAL GIVING FUND

What the PTA Funds

The Families of Sunset PTA budget for the 2024-2025 school year supports vital programs at Sunset Elementary. The primary fundraiser to support this goal is our Annual Giving Campaign. Our donation drive is separate from PTA membership, and we encourage all families to contribute what they are able to the Annual Fund. Your generosity enables Sunset to continue funding:

  • Enrichment programs, like the Recess program for all grades, Makerspace/STEAM, Nagata dance for K & 1st grade, and Choral music for K to 3rd grade.
  • School support, like ParentSquare, Shopify website, permit fees for events.
  • Curriculum support including teacher grants for classroom materials, field trips like the 4th Grade Overnight NatureBridge trip, learning apps like Mystery Science, Newsela, and Brain Pop, and assemblies
  • Community events like Back to School Picnic, Garden Days, Career Read Aloud, and 5th grade promotion