Donation Options

Please choose ONE of the options below to make your donation. Our organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit formally named Bret Harte Educational Association with Tax ID# 77-0342966. **Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult a tax professional for further advice.**

Option 1: CREDIT CARD / DEBIT CARD / PAYPAL

1. Click the "Donate" button below
2. ​Select the donation amount ($300/student suggested)
3. ​Include your student's name/grade in the Memo field

Option 2: ZELLE

1. In your bank's mobile app, choose to "Send Money with Zelle"
2. Send to email address [email protected]
3. Enter the donation amount ($300/student suggested)
4. Include your student's name/grade in the Memo field 

Option 3: CORPORATE MATCHING

1. Check with your employer’s benefits/HR department or look on your employer’s portal for details. You may also check online at Charity Navigator to find your employer’s Benevity giving portal.
2. If your employer uses the Benevity giving portal, please donate direct through the portal to Bret Harte Educational Association (Tax ID# 77-0342966), a qualified non-profit. All donations will be automatically matched up to your available company donation limit ($1 – $10,000 per fiscal year). 
3. Include a note with "BHCC" and your student's name/grade to properly apply your donation.
4. If you donated outside Benevity (e.g., PayPal, Zelle, or check), you need to raise a donation matching request “Request a Match” in your Benevity giving portal along with your original contribution receipt. ​​​​
   Note: You will receive a donation receipt automatically if you submitted the Donation Form and your donation has been received. Otherwise, contact us for a donation receipt.

Option 4: CHECK

1. Make check payable to "Bret Harte Community Club"
2. Drop check off at the Bret Harte Middle School office or mail check to:
     Bret Harte Community Club
     7050 Bret Harte Dr
     San Jose, CA 95120