NAM Foundation
NAMS Foundation – Fueling the Rocket for 35 Years
What is Foundation? Foundation was formed by parents in 1983 to serve as the primary fundraising organization for our school.
Who runs Foundation? Foundation is run by an 11-person volunteer Executive Board which includes 6 parents and 5 faculty members. The Board meets monthly during the school year. Meetings are open; the dates and times are published on the school calendar.
What does Foundation do? Foundation’s purpose is to promote the welfare and academic achievement of the children and staff of our school. Foundation raises money to provide enrichment, experiences, and materials for our students where district funds fall short. In 2017-18, Foundation invested over $30,000 in our students:
- 440 hours of one-on-one tutoring for critical early literacy intervention – $11,100
- Underwriting NAM PTSO events and initiatives – $7,500
- 18 hours of STEM enrichment for gifted students in grades 3 through 6 – $4,800
- Teacher grants for classroom materials – $3,800
- School hospitality – $1,800
- Museum on Wheels – $1,300
How does Foundation raise money? Foundation relies primarily on the financial support of parents and other school community members, including participation in fundraising events and initiatives. Last year, 54% of funds raised came from individuals, 27% from a one-time bequest, 11% from corporate grants and sponsorships, 6% from no-cost fundraisers (Kroger Community Rewards, Box Tops), and 2% from spirit wear sales.
How can I help? The biggest impact you can have on Foundation is to donate, either directly or through our annual fundraising activities, such as:
- Sponsor your student in the inaugural Rocket Read-a-Thon (September)
- Attend the NAM Student Art Gallery Opening reception (February)
- Attend the Winter Fundraising Event (date and location TBD)
- Sign up for the Annual NAM Golf Outing as a player or sponsor (May)
- Leave your mark on NAM with a custom engraved paver: namrockets.org/brick
- Register your Kroger card: krogercommunityrewards.com; select North Avondale Montessori School Foundation, Inc. (NPO# HU274)
- Fuel the Rocket by giving anytime at namrockets.org/donate. Consider setting up an automatic contribution to help sustain Foundation. And be sure to check with your employer to see if they will match your donation.
DID YOU KNOW? Foundation must raise an average of $50 per student to meet its annual fundraising goal.
North Avondale Montessori School Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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