We appreciate our generous community supporting FMES and helping us meet our day-to-day needs. Thank you!
If you have any questions about contributing, contact our, Advancement Director.
Annual Fund
At its heart, the Annual Fund is a group of fundraising activities focused on a single goal: providing operational support to FMES students and their families.
- Annual Appeal
- Auction
- Sponsored Events
Through these annual giving opportunities, the Franciscan Montessori Earth School closes the financial gap ($1,560 per student) between tuition collected and the true cost of providing an exceptional Montessori education.
An Annual Fund gift supports operations and programs that directly benefit your student and family. Contributions are fully tax-deductible and can be made as a single gift or an ongoing pledge.
Endowment Fund
A robust Endowment Fund demonstrates a strong commitment to providing financial security for the future of the Franciscan Montessori Earth School. The primary goal of the Endowment Fund is to maintain tuition affordability and provide tuition assistance for FMES families. Additionally, contributors can designate income generated by their gift for a variety of purposes.
Planned Giving
Our mission to offer a remarkably different and transformational Montessori education requires conscientious long-range planning. We strive to offer a Franciscan Montessori Earth School education to as many prospective families as possible, while continuing to serve our current families at a high standard. Including FMES in your estate planning helps us accomplish these goals, provides significant tax-saving benefits to you, and is a convenient way to invest in the mission of FMES.
Vehicle Donation
Donating your vehicle is a convenient method of supporting FMES. Please click here for more information.
In-Kind Gifts
We appreciate and depend upon material gifts and donated services. These contributions play a critical role in our ability to use budgeted monies elsewhere.
Here is a sampling of items we need and love to receive:
- Art materials
- Athletic equipment
- Auction items
- Building maintenance services: carpentry, plumbing, etc.
- Building maintenance supplies & equipment
- Camping equipment
- Classroom items requested by the Guide
- Computers & related equipment
- Food goods & services
- Gardening/landscape supplies & services
- Kitchen equipment & services
- Theatrical lighting & sound equipment
- Library books
- Montessori materials from other schools
- Musical instruments
- Office supplies including: copy paper, #2 pencils, Crayola washable crayons and markers, dustless chalk, etc.
- Outdoor storage structures
- Professional services: legal, real estate, financial, & personnel advice
- Transportation for field trips
Volunteer
All FMES families are asked to participate in our Fair Share Volunteer Program. This program encourages every family to engage in the community and take an equitable role in fostering its success. For details about our Fair Share Volunteer Program click here.
