Opportunities For Giving

Arbor presents many opportunities throughout the year for family and friends to contribute through financial giving. The Annual Fund, Phoenix Society, yearly Auction, and Founders Fund Endowment are key to helping us reach our fundraising campaign revenue goals.

Special fundraising programs like the Arbor Store and seasonal school pictures sales offer school-related products for purchase to students and their families.

Giving partnership programs allow everyday purchases to make a difference by earning the school a percentage of the sales just by signing up.

In Addition

In addition, you will hear about other events throughout the year that serve as fundraisers for the Middle School and the Athletic Program, notably the Holiday Tree Sale and the Diversity Fair as well as the Middle School Coffee Houses. You are encouraged to support Arbor and show your school spirit by purchasing items from the Arbor Store. Along with assorted school spirit items, each year we offer a new t-shirt design.

Giving To Arbor
Arbor is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt corporation. All gifts to the school or its endowment are tax-deductible to the extent specified by law.

Gifts of Stock
Arbor is very grateful for gifts of stock. A gift of stock is a beneficial way for you or a family member to give. You can avoid capital gains taxes and take a charitable deduction on your income tax with the donation of appreciated stock. Arbor Montessori can accept your stock gifts by a wire transfer through our broker Charles Schwab and Co. Please contact the Development Office for detailed instructions.

Corporate Matching Gifts
If you or your spouse works for a company that matches charitable gifts, the impact of your contribution can be doubled. Simply investigate whether your company offers matching gifts or contact the Development Office and we will be glad to obtain this information for you. Completed gift forms should be turned in with your donation.

Planned Giving
Planned gifts provide current tax advantages to donors while enhancing the support for facilities, endowment or school programs. While a cash contribution is usually the first method of giving that comes to mind, planned giving alternatives may be more advantageous to the donor. Donors may invest in the future of Arbor Montessori through gifts of life insurance or bequests. Such gifts can provide significant tax advantages to the donor as well as benefits to the school.