Serving Students Now & in the Future

Gifts to the Friends & Family Annual Giving campaign may be made in a variety of ways. Whatever the size of the gift or how the contribution is made to Butler Montessori, each and every gift is valued and of vital importance to the school’s mission. All gifts made to Annual Giving are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Butler Montessori is a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization and our tax ID number is 521191109.

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Cash/Check
Checks may be made payable to the Butler Montessori and mailed to:
Development Office
Butler Montessori
15951 Germantown Road
Darnestown, Maryland 20874

Recurring Gifts:
When you choose to make a recurring gift, you become a sustaining donor to Butler Montessori, helping to ensure our financial and operational stability so that we can focus on the positive experience and well-being of our students.

Matching Gifts
Many companies match the philanthropic contributions of their employees. The donor obtains a form from their employer’s personnel office and can include the form with the Friends & Family Annual Giving gift. The school will submit the form and a check is sent directly to Butler Montessori. Upon receipt of the matching gift, the donor is notified. Also, all matching gifts are counted towards a donor’s membership in one of Butler Montessori’s Giving Circles. To find out if your employer provides matching gifts to educational institutions, contact your personnel office.

Gifts-In-Kind
In addition to their cash contributions, many families give gifts-in-kind. These may include professional services such as printing or carpentry and items such as computers, furniture, or artwork. These gifts-in-kind are another way to help support Butler Montessori and they are always used and appreciated.

Appreciated Securities
Securities and mutual funds that have increased in value and been held for more than one year are one of the most popular assets to use when making a gift. Making a gift of securities or mutual funds to us offers you the chance to support our work while realizing important benefits for yourself.  Please contact the school for more information on gifting securities.

Gift of Planning
Making a legacy gift through a bequest provision or another type of planned gift is a way to express your belief in Butler Montessori’s mission and invest in the school’s future. Please contact the Business Office for more information.

What is Butler Montessori’s Friends & Family Annual Giving Campaign and how are funds used?
The Friends & Family Annual Giving campaign is the cornerstone of Butler Montessori’s fundraising efforts. It closes the gap between tuition revenue and operating expenses, and contributes to and enhances many features of the school: field trips and on-site programs, facilities improvements, professional development and competitive salaries for our teachers, and more. Annual Giving begins late October and ends December 31. All contributions, regardless of size, are gratefully received.

Students already pay tuition, why have Annual Giving?  
The Friends & Family Annual Giving campaign provides critical support to the operating budget of our school.  Like other independent schools, Butler Montessori depends on the generosity of our community of parents, grandparents, friends, and alumni to fund our mission and bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating every student. Butler Montessori provides its students with an exceptional, customized education enabling each student to achieve his or her greatest potential while striving to keep tuition reachable for those who choose a Montessori Education.

How important is it to participate in Annual Giving? I support the school in other ways.
Butler Montessori is thrilled and thankful to have highly engaged alumni, families, neighbors, equestrian friends, campers, teachers and staff, Trustees, and special friends who routinely support the school with their time, talent, and treasure.  

As an organization that seeks grants and external fundraising opportunities, it is important to demonstrate that those who know Butler Montessori best – our current families, teachers, staff, and Board of Trustees – generously support the school by participating in Annual Giving. Our Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff have generously committed to 100% participation. Our participation goal for current families is 100% – and you can make a difference. Please help us reach our goal by making a gift today! 

How much should I give?
This is a varied and personal decision. We ask that each person and/or family make a gift that is personally significant to them. Every gift is helpful and welcome. Every student benefits from your gift, small and large. We receive gifts ranging from $5 to $10,000. However, you determine what your family can comfortably give and no gift is too small.

Does participation in Annual Giving impact the ability to apply for and/or receive financial aid?
No, Annual Giving is completely separate from and has absolutely no impact on financial aid applications or awards.

Is my gift tax-deductible?  If so, will I get a receipt?

Yes, Butler Montessori is a 501(c)3 organization and as such, all gifts are 100% tax-deductible.  Butler Montessori will send you a receipt for tax purposes within two weeks of receipt of your gift.

What is a Matching Gift?
A number of companies support the philanthropy of their employees with a Matching Gift program. Please check with your employer to see if the company has a matching gift program. To participate, obtain a matching gift form from your Human Resources Department and send it in with your gift. Our staff can help if you have any questions.  

Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions regarding Butler Montessori’s Fundraising, please email Natasha Soderberg, Head of School, at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding how to donate, please email Scott Chidakel, CFO, at [email protected].