2027 Appeal
Growing the Future of Deer Hollow Farm, Together
Deer Hollow Farm is a special place—a living connection to nature, local history, and one another. For children, it is an outdoor classroom where curiosity grows through hands-on discovery and meaningful encounters with the land and animals. For our community, it is a treasured place worth protecting and sharing with generations to come. The Farm and its programs make a lasting difference in people's lives. Your generosity helps make that possible, and we are deeply grateful.
Our FY27 Commitment
Friends of Deer Hollow Farm has approved a FY27 budget of $210,000, made up of $174,000 in individual donations, grants and corporate matching gifts, $25,000 from investments, and $11,000 from farm events.
We have committed $173,000 to the Farm and its programs: $60,000 for animal care, $58,000 for farm enhancements and youth projects, $40,000 for student scholarships, and $15,000 for farm operations. These investments support both the Farm's day-to-day needs and improvements identified by farm staff, including new garage doors, barn upgrades, a tractor cover, orchard irrigation, a new chest freezer, and funding for the Village restrooms.
Approximately $7K is needed for our advocacy and outreach efforts and the remaining $30K supports Friends' essential administrative and operating expenses. We are committed to responsible stewardship of every contribution and to maximizing the support we provide to the Farm.
A $35,000 Scholarship Funding Challenge
This year brings an additional challenge. Santa Clara County Social Services Agency and District 3 have discontinued scholarship grant funding due to unprecedented countywide budget cuts. Despite this loss, we remain committed to ensuring that at least 50% of our students receive scholarships for tuition and transportation.
We invite you to renew your support and, if you are able, consider increasing your gift to help close this $35,000 scholarship funding gap. Our heartfelt thanks to those who have already stepped forward with their generosity. Every contribution helps care for the animals, maintain this treasured place, and ensure that more students have access to meaningful outdoor education.
Together, we can keep Deer Hollow Farm accessible to all.
Thank you for believing in the Farm and in the lasting value of connecting people of all ages with nature and animals.
To make a donation, mail a check to:
Friends of Deer Hollow Farm
P.O. Box 4282,
Mountain View, CA 94040
Donate online at deerhollowfarm.org/donate. If your employer offers a matching gift program, your donation could go twice as far! Check with your HR department to see if your company will match your gift. Tax ID #77-0373776
