The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of funding for TMS, which supports our school and the academic excellence for which we are known. The Annual Fund provides for a wide variety of academic programming, Montessori materials for our classrooms, professional development for our staff, and all aspects to running a healthy school especially vital during the COVID pandemic.
Last year, we named our Annual Fund the "Haines-Zaharchuk Annual Education Fund" in honor of alumni parent, Sue Zaharchuk. Your gifts will memorialize her wish to perpetuate The Montessori School for years to come. Gifts made to this fund will directly impact the children of TMS through scholarships, enriched Montessori programs and a financially stable school. In this historic year, your generosity is needed now more than ever.
We invite you to join other donors to this year’s Annual Education Fund. Contact development@themontessorischool.us for more information or to learn more about donating.
Tribute Gifts
In honor of Jackson Stoddard
In honor of: The Robinsons, Sutapa Bakshi, Miss Belinsky, Elena Janeczko, Mrs Roth, Miss Katie
In honor of: Ms. Amy Robinson
In honor of: Miss Belinsky
In honor of: Mrs Bakshi
In honor of: Mrs Fastiggi
In honor of: Mrs Bakshi
In honor of: Keri Kelly
In honor of: Jackson & Lilly's teachers over the years
Sixth Grade Class Gift: Outdoor classroom (cist grad parent names/contributed to by other grad families)
Teacher Wish List Donations
Outdoor area / picnic table
Makerspace shelving
Children's House sandboxes
Makerspace shelving
Outdoor play equipment
Toddler sandbox
Lower El charging stations
How Can I Donate to TMS?
Gifts to TMS can be made in the following ways:
CASH / CREDIT CARD GIFTS The easiest way to make a gift to TMS is to write a check and mail it to TMS, 1701 Jarrettown Rd, Dresher, PA 19025. Or, donate from our website using your preferred credit card.
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Many companies match employees’ charitable giving. Check with the human resources department of your employer for more information, and double your gift!
GIFTS-IN-KIND These donations may consist of furnishings, art, musical instruments, books, etc. TMS will provide a gift receipt as your tax acknowledgment.
BEQUESTS A bequest is donation of cash, personal property or real estate provided in the donor’s will to a non-profit institution. Consult your tax advisor for assistance.
GIFTS OF STOCK A gift of appreciated securities can bring the donor greater tax savings than a gift of cash. Check with your financial advisor for assistance.
UNITED WAY Look for “The Montessori School Association” (or our former name, “New Horizons Montessori School Assoc”). For UW of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ, look for Code #3568: The Montessori School Association.
EITC The Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) provides greater access to education through public/private collaboration. Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity for businesses as well as individuals to reduce tax liability by contributing to registered scholarship organizations like TMS.