Our Approach to Giving

There are currently 3 ways to financially support Yinghua Academy.

1. Yinghua Academy – Yinghua currently offers three focused opportunities to give (though donations through the website are available year-round). These focused opportunities each take a different approach.

  • – In October, Yinghua Academy hosts Grandparents’ Day. At this event, grandparents are invited to support the education of their grandchildren. This event focuses on general operating expenses and especially invites grandparents to consider planned giving and giving through their retirement funds.
  • – In November, Yinghua Academy joins with the rest of the state to celebrate Give To The Max Day. This day of giving focuses on specific projects that do not fit in the school’s annual budget. Past projects include investments in parent coaching and student mental health, improvements to the music rooms, and classroom technology.
  • – In the Spring, the entire Yinghua Community gathers to celebrate Lunar New Year. Throughout the season, the Red Envelope Campaign is an opportunity to participate in our community giving to support the ongoing needs of the school.

2. FOYA – The Friends of Yinghua Academy Foundation was established in 2025 as the charitable foundation supporting Yinghua Academy, the nation’s first public Chinese immersion charter school. Created to strengthen and sustain Yinghua’s mission through long-term financial support, FOYA provides a structured avenue for major gifts, planned giving, and estate donations. While the school has always benefited from generous annual contributions, the founding of FOYA marked a new chapter in its development efforts—allowing donors to invest strategically in Yinghua’s future.

FOYA has two funds where you can give. First, the FOYA Active fund which provides flexible and accessible funds to meet the school’s immediate needs. And second, the FOYA Longevity Fund, an investment fund intended to grow over time to meet the long-term financial needs of the school. Read more about FOYA on their website.

3. YACA – The Yinghua Academy Community Association (YACA) is the parent group of Yinghua Academy, similar to a Parent Teacher Organization at a traditional school. Throughout the year, YACA raises funds to support the school and staff. Donations go to support school field trips, meals for staff, red envelopes for teachers and other school needs. YACA fundraisers include the International Festival and the Spirit Wear Sale among other events throughout the year. 

Note: YACA is a standalone 501c3 organization. Gifts to YACA are not tracked nor receipted by Yinghua Academy, so any questions about a donation to YACA should go directly to the organization.

 

The generosity of the community has raised more than $1.5 million since 2016 to help fund:

  • Dragon Playground, Courtyard, Family Support, Gymnasium, Library Books, Playscape & Grounds Beautification Project, Robotics Equipment, Student Scholarships Technology, and needed general operating expenses.