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Empowering Bold Visionaries – Together
At Near North Montessori School, giving sustains the community we love and models for our students the power of giving back. Every gift supports our teachers’ growth, keeps our classrooms and campus vibrant, and ensures that a diverse group of students can access an empowering Montessori education.
Why We Give at NNM
Giving to NNM is about more than funding—it’s about sustaining the vibrant, joyful community where our children grow. Each year, NNM makes intentional choices to keep the school accessible and diverse.
Donor support makes that possible while also investing in our exceptional teachers, providing them with training, professional development, and the resources they need to keep our classrooms alive with curiosity and discovery. Every contribution, no matter the size, deepens our community, strengthens the learning experience for every child, and shows our students the power of giving back.
A Culture Of Philanthropy
No matter the size of the donation, contributing to NNM brings us closer together as a community and shows our children what it means to give back. There are countless ways to contribute to the betterment of our school. At NNM, we all strive to:
Be Informed
Stay informed and connected with the school. Deepen your knowledge about what makes a Montessori education so special.
Be Involved
Volunteerism is vital to our community, and we ask that all parents lend a hand. Your time and talents are unique, irreplaceable, and essential to our success.
Be Invested
Contribute financially to support the school. We give because it is essential to sustain the community we love and to model giving for our children.
Your Funds, Our Future
NEAR NORTH FUND
Every year, the Near North Fund provides an immediate impact on the NNM operating budget. The fund supports academic, artistic, athletic, and extracurricular programs, our facilities and grounds, and the professional development of our faculty and staff.
DonateFINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid ensures that a quality independent Montessori education is accessible to families from all backgrounds and enriches our classrooms with socio-economic diversity.
Play with Purpose Capital Campaign
The Play with Purpose Capital Campaign is a two-year initiative designed to raise $2.1M for a space designed to honor childhood, nurture independence and imagination, and develop social and motor skills. We invite you to support the creation of an environment where children thrive through play.
Play with Purpose
NNM’s Play with Purpose campaign directly funds the construction of our beautiful, new playground and outdoor learning environment. NNM’s new outdoor space isn't just a playground – we have brought the values of Montessori outside our school walls, providing independent, empowering opportunities for play, imagination, and learning to every child.
Play is the work of the child.
Maria Montessori
2024-2025 Annual Report
We are excited to share NNM’s Annual Report highlighting the 2024-2025 school year. After pausing this tradition for a few years, we’re delighted to once again provide a window into the impact of our work, the stories of our community, and the milestones we’ve achieved together.
Inside, you’ll find highlights from the past year—moments of growth, resilience, joy, and innovation—as well as a look ahead at the opportunities that inspire our vision for the future.
This report is not just a record of accomplishments, but a reflection of the generosity, partnership, and commitment of our community. Thank you for being part of our journey.
Meet the Advancement Team
Carly McGuire
Director of Donor and Alumni Relations
Anedra Kerr
Director, Near North Fund
Chanda Lockhart
Play with Purpose Campaign Manager