Santa Ynez Valley Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization founded to provide an independent school of choice for Santa Ynez Valley and the surrounding region. As a not-for-profit trust the school relies on donations to enable high quality programs for students and to ensure adequate resources for staffing and material costs. Donations made to the school are tax deductible according to applicable laws. Payments are made by check to the school or through PayPal using the link on this page. We are extremely thankful for the generosity of our school families and friends over 20 years who have ensured the success of Charter School through annual giving. ​