Imagine a world where each individual’s unique differences are celebrated and valued.

Imagine a school where children of all abilities learn from and with each other.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The Annual Fund

Unrestricted gifts to the CHIME Annual Fund provide funds for the highest qualified faculty, paraprofessionals, specialists, textbooks, technology, art supplies, library books and facilities for each of the program sites.

The Annual Fund Also fills the "gap between the publicly funded portion of a CHIME education and the actual cost per student to fulfill the CHIME mission of high quality education for children with or without disabilities.  Annual fund gifts are the backbone of giving to CHIME because they allow the Institute to use the funds where they are most needed.

Gift Pledges

A gift pledge is a formal agreement noting the donor’s intention to make a gift in one or more payment over a one to three-year period. A pledge offers donors an opportunity to give a gift now or in the future.

Gift of Stocks and Securities

CHIME accepts gifts of stocks and securities. There are tax advantages to the donor for donating publicly traded stocks.

Matching Gifts

A number of corporations will double or triple your gift to CHIME. A corporate Matching Gift Program provides opportunities for your place of employment to support the non-profit organizations that play an important role in their employees lives and communities. Please contact your company’s human resources office to determine if your company is part of the matching gift program.

Memorial and Honorary Gifts

A memorial gift honors a loved one, friend or associate who has passed away. An honorary gift acknowledges a special person, occasion or date that is meaningful to you.

Planned Giving/Bequests

A planned gift in the form of a bequest ensures that CHIME will be able to provide it unique services in the future and creates a legacy for the donor.

Corporate and Foundation Giving

Gifts from foundations and corporations enhance and or make possible programs, facilities and services that benefit CHIME students. Corporate and foundation giving to CHIME provides an opportunity to create partnerships between the business world and CHIME.

Gifts-in-Kind

CHIME welcomes gifts that will enhance a program or event. To determine if your gift is a match for the CHIME Institute, please contact the Director of Development.

WAYS TO GIVE

Gift by Personal Check

A personal check to the CHIME Institute is an easy way to make a gift. Please make your check out to CHIME Institute and mail to:

CHIME Institute

Gift by Credit Card

Many donors choose to have their gift charged to a VISA, American Express or MasterCard account.

For more information please call the Director of Development at 818/346-5100 or

email:  chimeinstitute@chimeinstitute.org

Join Community Programs to Support Education

Albertson's Community Partners  Help CHIME earn money by using your Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card.

Box Tops   See how you can make a difference at home and at school with Box Tops for Education.

EScrip   Participating merchants will contribute up to 10% of purchases made with debit/credit cards that are registered with eScrip.

Target  Parents, relatives, friends or neighbors can help just by shopping at Target and using your Target Visa or Target Guest Card^®.

Washington Mutual    Every Purchase Benefits CHIME with  WaMoola for Schools^®, using your Washington Mutual Visa^® Check Card.

United California Employees Campaign   You may be able to contribute through the California State Employees’ Charitable Campaign.   Check with your employer to see if you can participate.