Listed below are various ways in which community members, parents, alumni, and businesses can make a tax deductible gift to the CHS Foundation. Chico High School (CHS) Foundation is affiliated with the North Valley Community Foundation which provides 501(c)(3) tax status.

Creating an Endowment Fund

A fund may be created by any individual with an initial gift of $5,000. It may bear the name of the donor or loved one. For living gifts and estate giving, there are other options. Please contact your estate planner or the North Valley Community Foundation.

General Fund - Unrestricted

Donating to the General fund allows the Board to direct funds to meet student needs.

Chico High Centennial Endowment Fund (mini-grant)

Interest monies on an annual basis will be utilized to fund mini-grant program enhancement projects proposed by CHS teachers. Donors are encouraged to add to the $40,000 endowment fund.

Please send your tax deductible gift to:
North Valley Community Foundation
attn: CHS Foundation
P.O. Box 6581 - Chico, CA 95927

Other endowments

• Jamie Walker Memorial
• Donald Hayes Memorial
• Tom Alldredge Memorial
• Danny Imhoff Memorial
• Holly Barnett Memorial
• Linda Nassie Memorial
• Press Powell Memorial
• Mike Sherrard Scholarship
• Donald & Esther Jewett Endowment
• Dorothy Ramon Memorial
• Harry A. Merlo Scholarship