Your Support Helps Little Oak Students Reach Their Fullest Potential
“Within the child lies the fate of the future.”
Little Oak prepares children to become the seekers, explorers, doers, givers, and redeemers our future society will depend on for wisdom and action.
Little Oak Montessori School depends on the spirit of giving. Not only does it deeply enrich our community and help us remain accessible to more families, but it is also central to our future growth.
Making a tax-deductible donation to one of our annual fundraising efforts is an opportunity to contribute towards the sustainability of our school by helping us cover the expenses that standard tuition alone does not cover.
a robust scholarship fund - 10-15% of Little Oak families receive a generous tuition assistance
campus enhancement
classroom materials
professional development for our staff and faculty
future planning and expansion
Ways to Give towards Little Oak’s Annual Fundraising Goals
Your contribution is an investment that helps children grow to their fullest potential. Below are the ways our community is currently able to give to our school, and we welcome gifts of any and every size.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Little Oak community!
Annual Giving Campaign
Each year, your Annual Giving contributions are essential in supporting Little Oak's operating budget, bridging the gap between tuition and the actual cost of providing an authentic Montessori education. While tuition covers a portion of our expenses, Annual Giving ensures that we can continue to enhance our classrooms, enrich our programs, and improve our campuses. Your tax-deductible gift, no matter the size, directly impacts each student by providing new materials, supporting professional development, and maintaining the exceptional environment we are proud to provide our students.
We strive for 100% participation from our school community, including our Board, staff, and families. By embracing a culture of giving, we strengthen our community and build upon a foundation of philanthropy that benefits each and every student.
There is no need to wait until the end of the year to show your support- Annual Giving contributions are welcome anytime throughout the school year.
Classroom Wish Lists
Our classroom needs are constantly evolving. One way to help us enhance our student’s classroom experience is to purchase an item on our classroom wish lists created by our teachers!
You can find each classroom wish list by clicking the button below.
Annual Auction & Gala
“I love everything about the gala. It’s fun, the entire community is there, and there were so many different opportunities to contribute to a cause I really believe in.” ~ Little Oak community member
The Little Oak annual auction and gala is our most prosperous and fun event of the year. Each year, it promises to be a night for the community to come together and celebrate our progress, showcase our successes, and gather support for our future growth as we raise funds for a robust tuition assistance program.
Email us to learn how you can attend, volunteer, become a sponsor, or donate an auction item.
Corporate Matching Funds
Many companies will match their employee’s annual donations to non-profit organizations, which means that your donation will double in impact to our school.
First, check to see if your employer matches your charitable contributions and then contact us at admin@littleoakmontessori.com to get the process started.
Donate Stock
Donating stock offers a dual benefit: a tax deduction equivalent to the stock'‘s market value and an exemption from capital gains taxes on the sale. To begin the process of transferring stock to Little Oak Montessori School, please download and fill out our authorization form, send it to you broker, and contact us at admin@littleoakmontessorischool.com to let us know that the transaction is in progress.
IRA Rollover Gift
Making a charitable IRA rollover gift is a great donation option for those 70½ years or older. You can directly transfer up to $100,000 per year from your IRA to Little Oak Montessori School, without having to report it as taxable income. This charitable transfer qualifies as a required minimum distribution, which can allow you to lower your income and reduce your taxes. For more information, please reach out to us at admin@littleoakmontessori.com.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a legacy donation that makes an invaluable impact on our school’s future. Examples of planned gifts are bequests and gifts in wills, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, retirement funds, real estate, life insurance policies, and life insurance to replace a gift. Please contact us at admin@littleoakmontessori.com for more information and to tell us about your planned giving intentions.
Contact Us
Lulu Henschel, Admissions & Development Coordinator
Phone: 509-281-1721 | Email: admin@littleoakmontessori.com