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  • CAF Awarded Grant from Oracle to Support STEAM Instruction for the 17th Year

    CAF Awarded Grant from Oracle to Support STEAM Instruction for the 17th Year

    We are pleased to announce that Oracle has awarded Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) with a $20,000 grant for fiscal year 2026. Since 2010, grants from Oracle have provided support for rigorous STEAM teaching and learning by equipping classrooms with cutting-edge equipment and instructional resources designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. This year’s…

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  • Thank you for a Strong Giving Day

    Thank you for a Strong Giving Day

    Thank you for showing up on Carlmont Giving Day and investing in our students. Together, our community raised $145,000—about 97% of our goal—to support academics at Carlmont. Because of you, CAF can fund smaller class sizes, more course choices, counseling and wellness resources, and the academic experience Carlmont students count on to cultivate their personal…

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  • Strategies to Consider Before the 2026 Tax Law Changes

    Strategies to Consider Before the 2026 Tax Law Changes

    In 2026, new federal tax laws take effect that will change how charitable donations are deducted on your 2026 tax returns. Depending on how you plan to file in 2025 and 2026, you may find you can maximize your donation deductions by donating before January 1. As always, please consult with your tax advisor to…

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  • Thank You for Supporting Carlmont Giving Week

    Thank You for Supporting Carlmont Giving Week

    We are excited to report that Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) raised $416K to support Carlmont students during the 2026-27 school year. These donations during Giving Week 2025 made significant progress towards our annual goal of $1,475,000 — the amount we need to maintain our current level of support for our Scots during the next academic…

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  • Your Most Important Investment

    Your Most Important Investment

    Nothing is more important than a good education. Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) supports every Carlmont student by filling the gaps between state funding and the excellent education they deserve. Invest in excellence for our Scots by donating to CAF during Carlmont Giving Week, September 15-19. Hear what Principal Gay Buckland-Murray has to say about the…

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  • How CAF Helps Carlmont

    How CAF Helps Carlmont

    I hope you and your Scot(s) are ready for a great new school year! I’m very happy to announce that Carlmont Academic Foundation (CAF) met its $1.2 million FY24 fundraising goal, fully funding our commitment to Carlmont staff and programs for this school year. To everyone who donated so generously last year, we are deeply…

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