Ways to Give

Investing in the Success of Berkeley Hall Students, Teachers, and Staff

Berkeley Hall has always benefited from the loyalty and generosity of the people whose lives it has touched and transformed. Do you know how you can make a gift that will impact young lives for years to come?

A wide range of planned giving choices presents practical options for safeguarding your financial security, realizing tax advantages, and contributing to the School's financial well-being. Whether you want to put your donation to work immediately or design a plan that benefits our students after you're gone, you can feel good knowing that you are giving back to Berkeley Hall. With just a little planning, you can honor the past and secure the future.

Through planned giving, you can select ways to give that help you meet your goals—and Berkeley Hall’s. You can:

  • Earn income, pay fewer taxes, and secure your retirement
  • Enhance your net estate
  • Create a legacy
  • Be recognized for your generosity

Please contact the Advancement Office if you would like to discuss these opportunities. 310.476.6421 x 203

Annual Fund Giving Levels

Founders Circle $50,000 and above
Head of School Circle $25,000 - $49,999
Leaders Circle $10,000 - $24,999
*Scholars Circle
$5,000 – $9,999
Blue and White Circle $2,500 – $4,999
Bobcat Circle $500 - $2,499
Community Circle Gifts up to $499

*Donors at the Scholars Circle level and above will be invited to a special reception with our Head of School in the spring.

How Can I Make A Donation?

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • Gifts of Cash

    Contributions made by cash, check, or credit credit card are tax deductible within the guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Please make checks payable to Berkeley Hall at 16000 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 Attn: Advancement Office. Credit Card donations can be completed securely online at http://76p.shorinji-kempo.net/give/donate-now
  • Make a Pledge

    You may make a pledge to the Annual Fund or other area of interest by clicking here and selecting "pledge" or by contacting John Abdelnour at jabdelnour@shorinji-kempo.net Pledges can be satisfied through a single contribution or multiple installments. Pledge commitments should be fulfilled by June 30, in order to count for the current fiscal year.
  • Wire Transfers

    Berkeley Hall is pleased to receive donations via wire transfer. Please contact John Abdelnour at 310-476-6421 ext 203 jabdelnour@shorinji-kempo.net to receive wire instructions.
  • Matching Gifts

    Did you know that thousands of companies match donations by employees to nonprofit, educational institutions of their choice? This is a great way to double your impact while showing your support for our amazing students and the programs they love so much. Please use this search tool to see if your company will match your donation to Berkeley Hall School and get all the information you need to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions to submit a matching gift.
  • Gifts-In-Kind

    A non-cash donation of needed goods or services qualifies as a gift-in-kind. Common gift-in-kind donations are books, supplies, artwork, and furniture. Please click here to submit this online form or click here to download the form and send to John Abdelnour at jabdelnour@shorinji-kempo.net.
  • Stocks and Securities

    Making a gift of stock provides tax benefits for many donors. For instructions on how to make a gift of stock please Click Here. To make a stock transfer please click here to submit this online form. For any questions please contact John Abdelnour, Director of Advancement at jabdelnour@shorinji-kempo.net.
  • Real Estate

    Giving a gift of real estate, such as a personal home, vacation home, undeveloped property, or a farm, can be a highly effective philanthropic and financial strategy. To discuss the tax and other benefits of making a gift of real estate, contact John Abdelnour at (310) 476-6421 x203.

Alumni Parent Mark Pécheck

We’ve been so grateful to raise our children alongside other families that share our emphasis on character as well as academics, and therefore we, of course, prioritized our philanthropic giving to something that has held so much value for us — Berkeley Hall School!
Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment.