The Near North Fund

Parent giving demonstrates a commitment to the school community and helps support key initiatives that enhance the educational experience. It also sets a strong example for other donors, showing that those closest to the school believe in its mission and vision.

School leadership intentionally sets tuition lower than the total cost of operations as we aim to keep the school accessible and we know there is a role for philanthropy in our school. Donations allow us to bridge that gap, going toward the things like camp, field trips, supplies, professional development, financial aid, etc. which afford a richer experience for students and additional support for faculty, facilities, and programs. 

It our hope that every member of our community will support the fund at a level that is meaningful to them and at a level that makes sense for their families budget.

Yes! All gifts to Near North Montessori School are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Upon receipt of your gift, the NNM Advancement Office will generate an acknowledgement letter which you may use as documentation when filing your taxes.

Every student at NNM benefits from the Near North Fund. The Near North Fund provides the very things that most likely determined your choice to send your child to NNM: a focus on the whole child, outstanding Montessori teachers, conscientiously prepared environments, self-guided work, authentic materials, mixed-aged classrooms, and so much more. Paying tuition gives your child access to all of this. Charitable gifts are necessary to help sustain and expand it. Giving to the Near North Fund also helps keep tuition as low as possible for all families.

A gift of any amount is appreciated and counts towards the important participation measurements. Each Board member, faculty and staff member, and family is asked to consider giving a meaningful gift at whatever level that may be for you that reflects your commitment to the school and your ability to give.

Your donation can go twice, or possibly three times, as far with a matching gift. Use the form here to see if your employer has a matching gift program and find out how to receive a match for your gift.

There are many ways to make a meaningful gift in support of the Near North Fund, all of which will count towards participation measurements. Some of the ways include:

• Cash or check
• Online Donations (via credit card or direct debit)
• Recurring Donations (via credit card or direct debit)
• Donor Advised Funds
• Stocks and Securities
• Gifts-in-Kind

See the full list on this page.