Giving

Support Bentley

Every Bentley student’s educational experience is enhanced by generous gifts of resources, time, and expertise from members of the Bentley community.
From parents and alumni to foundations, corporations, and faculty, those who support Bentley come from myriad backgrounds. What they share is a belief in Bentley’s 100-year-old mission and a deep commitment to advancing it. 

There are many ways you can create an impact for each and every Bentley student. Contributions can be made to various traditional funds, including the Annual Fund, which serves as the school's flagship philanthropic initiative. Additionally, targeted funds like the Senior Gift benefit and support professional development for faculty and staff.

Donations may be made outright or pledged and paid over a defined period of time. Please contact the Advancement Office at advancement@bentleyschool.org to make a gift or discuss these options in detail.

All gifts made to Bentley School are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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  • Photo of Mitch Mitchell

    Mitch Mitchell 

    Director of Advancement
    925-900-4046
  • Photo of Dana Wentworth

    Dana Wentworth 

    Director of Events and Community Engagement
  • Photo of Victor Gavino

    Victor Gavino 

    Advancement Database Manager

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  • Cash or Check

    The giving form now accepts bank transfers–
    enter checking information directly.

    Cash or check gifts may be mailed to:
    Bentley School
    Attn: Advancement Office
    1000 Upper Happy Valley Road
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Credit Card and Digital Wallet

    Gifts can be made with a credit card or digital wallet online. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Gifts of Stock

    Gifts of appreciated stock may provide beneficial tax implications. To initiate a gift of stock, please email the Advancement Office with your intentions and we will send appropriate documents. Please consult with your tax advisor for more information.
  • Donor Advised Funds

    To make a gift through your charitable investment account, please email the Advancement Office, allowing us to keep an eye out for the transfer or check.
  • Planned Gifts

    A planned gift (also known as a deferred or estate gift) is a wonderful way to support Bentley and may provide additional tax or financial benefits. Let us know if you have included Bentley School in your estate plans or will. Please consult with your tax advisor for more information.
  • Car and Truck Donation

    Donations of vehicles to Bentley is handled through our partner Cars2Charities. Please contact them directly or email the Advancement Office for more details.

K - 8 Campus

1 Hiller Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512

9 - 12 Campus

1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101