1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118 408-535-6310 educationfoundationphs@gmail.com

Ways to Give

Your generosity transforms the lives of Pioneer students

Support a Cause

Choose a specific program to support with your donation

Mock Trial County Competition

Support our Mock Trial team as they compete in the Santa Clara County High School Mock Trial Competition (January-February 2026). Students will argue "The People v. Fromholz" case, developing critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills. Your donation helps cover the $725 team registration fee and related expenses.

Physics Dynamics Cart & Track System

Fund a Vernier Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct Sensor Carts for our physics classroom. This hands-on equipment features wireless motorized sensor carts that allow students to investigate motion, forces, Newton's laws, momentum, and collisions with real-time data collection and analysis.
This equipment is used by the entire freshman class.

PE Weightlifting Room Displays

With this technology, we’ll be able to design and deliver curriculum for weight training, dance, yoga, and mental health lessons, including meditation and mandatory SEL classes. This funding would directly impact over 800 students, including PE students, weight lifting students and student athletes.  This is more than half of our school’s population and would significantly enhance student engagement and access to diverse physical and wellness activities.

Yearbook Design Team iPads

Provide iPads for the yearbook design team to create and capture memories for the Pioneer community

Pony Express Student Newspaper

Support the Pony Express student newspaper with equipment, printing costs, and journalism resources

A classroom supply of Scientific Calculators

Having a class set of calculators that are uniform will allow the students to use a calculator effectively and gives them the ability to perform calculations more efficiently so they don't have to expend mental energy figuring out how to use whichever model calculator they end up with at their table. This would benefit over 130 students per year.

Monthly Giving

Sustained support that creates lasting impact

Join the Mustang Circle

Monthly donors provide the foundation with predictable, sustainable support that allows us to plan long-term programs and maximize our impact.

$5
per month
= $60/year
$10
per month
= $120/year
$25
per month
= $300/year
$40
per month
= $480/year

🎯 Predictable Support

Monthly giving allows us to plan programs with confidence and maximize impact.

📧 Exclusive Updates

Receive special updates about how your monthly support is making a difference.

🔄 Easy Management

Adjust or cancel your monthly gift at any time through PayPal.

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Donor Recognition

Honoring our generous supporters

🏆

Mustang Champion

$5,000+

Highest level recognition on website, annual report, and events. Personal impact report and invitation to exclusive donor events.

🥇

Pioneer Leader

$2,500 - $4,999

Prominent recognition on website and annual report. Invitation to special donor events and program updates.

🥈

Mustang Society

$1,000 - $2,499

Recognition on website and annual report. Regular impact updates about foundation programs.

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Pioneer Circle

$500 - $999

Website and annual report listing. Quarterly impact newsletters.

⭐

Supporter

$250 - $499

Annual report recognition and impact updates.

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Friend

Up to $249

Our heartfelt gratitude and annual impact summary.

Recognition levels based on cumulative annual giving. Donors may opt for anonymous recognition.

Legacy & Planned Giving

Create a lasting impact for future generations of Pioneer students

Legacy gifts ensure that Pioneer High School students benefit from exceptional educational opportunities for generations to come. Your planned gift can take many forms and may provide significant tax benefits for you and your family.

Bequests

Include the foundation in your will or living trust. This simple, flexible option allows you to maintain control of your assets during your lifetime.

Beneficiary Designations

Name the foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial accounts.

Memorial & Tribute Gifts

Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or create a named fund that reflects your values and interests.

Charitable Trusts

Establish a charitable remainder or lead trust that provides income to you or your family while supporting the foundation.

Endowment Gifts

Create a permanent source of funding that generates ongoing support for specific programs or scholarships.

Stock & Securities

Donate appreciated securities and potentially avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction.

Sample Bequest Language

"I give [specific dollar amount, percentage of estate, or description of property] to Pioneer High School Education Foundation, a California non-profit corporation, Tax ID 20-5727442, located in San Jose, California, for its general purposes [or for the specific purpose of ___________]."

Interested in learning more about legacy giving?

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Other Ways to Support

Beyond financial contributions

🤝 Volunteer Your Time

Help at events, serve on committees, mentor students, or share your professional expertise.

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🏢 Corporate Sponsorship

Partner with us through event sponsorships, matching gift programs, or employee engagement.

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📦 In-Kind Donations

Donate goods or services such as equipment, supplies, venue space, or professional services.

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Tax Deductibility

Pioneer High School Education Foundation is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Tax ID: 20-5727442

Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your specific contribution.

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