Support Our Cause
Join us in bridging the cultural and social capital gap for the next generation. Your contribution helps children build identity, community, and confidence.
Whether you choose to donate or become a member, you are making a meaningful difference.
Together, we can create a brighter future for our community.
Join TJCF Donor Program
Ambassador
$1,000
Tax Deduction: $500
Member Privileges: Same benefits as TJCF Platinum Butterfly Member Level (one-year)
Free Tickets to Annual Gala: 2
Passes to TJCF Workshops: 2
Champion
$2,500
Tax Deduction: $1,800
Member Privileges: Same benefits as TJCF Platinum Butterfly Member Level (one-year)
Free Tickets to Annual Gala: 2
Passes to TJCF Workshops: 4
Recognition in TJCF Annual Honor Roll of Donors
Visionary
$5,000
Tax Deduction: $4,000
Member Privileges: Same benefits as TJCF Platinum Butterfly Member Level (one-year)
Free Tickets to Annual Gala: 2
Passes to TJCF Workshops: 8
Recognition in TJCF Annual Honor Roll of Donors
Invitation to Annual Leadership Circle
"Please note: By donating, we will include your email in our subscription list to keep you updated on our impact and future initiatives. You’ll always have the option to unsubscribe via the newsletter if you prefer."
What Your Donation Provides
• Donating $500: Provides art supplies/materials for classrooms the entire year
• Donating 1K: Provides media resources for the entire year
• Donating 5k : Provides new books and toys for the entire year
• Donating 10k: Provides free membership for 200 families
• Donating 15k: Provides free education programs for the entire year
• Donating 50k: Provides a play area and toys for toddlers to interact and learn in (repair and maintenance for the play space )
• Donating 100k: Provides utilities for kids to learn and develop (initial setup cost, i.e., tables, chairs, bookshelves, books, materials, etc.)
• Donating 150k: Provides a place for kids to learn and develop (yearly rent)
Donate Stock or Shares to TJCF
A Smart Way to Give
A gift of appreciated stock or mutual fund shares is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support The Joy Culture Foundation (TJCF). By donating appreciated securities that you've held for more than one year, you can maximize your giving and potentially realize significant personal tax benefits.
Donor Benefits
Donating appreciated stock directly to TJCF offers a powerful "double tax benefit":
• Avoid Capital Gains Tax: You avoid paying federal and state capital gains tax on the asset’s appreciation (the profit).
• Receive a Tax Deduction: You may claim an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of your gift, subject to IRS limitations.
This strategy often allows you to make a much larger gift than you might have thought possible, increasing your impact on our community's justice initiatives.
How to Make Your Gift
The process is straightforward and typically involves coordinating with your financial advisor or broker.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Notify TJCF: Before initiating the transfer, please inform our Donation Department of your intent to donate. This allows us to track your gift, ensure prompt receipt, and provide you with the proper tax acknowledgment.
2. Contact Your Broker/Advisor: Instruct your broker to transfer the specific shares directly to TJCF's brokerage account. They will require our transfer instructions.
3. Receive Transfer Details: by leaving your contact information, our finance team will contact you for the detailed transfer instruction.
• Full Legal Name
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Mailing Address (Optional)
Corporate Matching
Double Your Impact — Support Chinese Cultural Education Together
Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your donation to The Joy Culture Foundation (TJCF). If you or your spouse work for a company that matches charitable contributions, your gift can go twice as far in helping us build confidence, identity, and community for Chinese-speaking families across the Bay Area.
Corporate matching gifts help TJCF:
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Expand cultural and language programs for children ages 0–12
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Develop youth leadership and entrepreneurship initiatives
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Offer free community storytimes, workshops, and family events
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Sustain our Little Bookworm Library in downtown Menlo Park
How to Participate
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Check if your employer matches donations
Use your company’s giving portal or HR department to see if they offer a matching gift program. Many employers like Apple, Google, Meta, and Adobe participate. -
Submit your match request
Most companies will ask for our tax ID and mailing address:-
Organization Name: The Joy Culture Foundation
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EIN (Tax ID): 85-1605425
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Address: 934 Santa Cruz Ave, Suite A, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Website: www.thejoyculturefoundation.org
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Notify us
Let us know once your company has approved the match so we can acknowledge both your generosity and your employer’s.
Every Gift Makes a Difference
Your matched gift strengthens our programs that bridge cultural and social capital gaps for local families — helping children grow in confidence, leadership, and cultural pride.
💛 Together, we can empower the next generation and ensure our community’s stories, language, and traditions continue to thrive.