2026-27 Direct Donation

 

⚠️ Important Payment & Fee Notice

The suggested contribution amounts listed below reflect our base donation tiers. Please review the payment processing details before completing your donation:

Our merchant processor applies an automatic, non-refundable platform transaction fee at the final checkout screen depending on your payment method:

  • eCheck: Subject to a 1.5% transaction fee ($0.50 minimum).
  • Credit Card: Subject to a 2.3% + $0.30 transaction fee.

Thank you for your understanding and vital investment in our Parkside Montessori students and educators!

Support Montessori at Parkside

Below are the recommended donation amounts per student based on your child(ren)’s grade level. Your direct donation plays a vital role in sustaining the high-quality, whole-child education that defines Parkside. Every gift makes a difference and directly supports:

  • Montessori-trained staff and in-classroom support

  • Hands-on materials, supplies, and curriculum

  • Field trips and on-site enrichment experiences

  • Adolescent retreats and end-of-year celebrations

  • Staff development and appreciation

  • Supervised recess and enrichment programs

  • Community events and school-wide celebrations

Your support helps preserve an authentic Montessori program, benefiting our students, empowering our educators, and strengthening our vibrant Parkside community. Flexible payment options are available to meet families’ varying financial needs.

Thank you for investing in what makes Parkside so special!


DIRECT DONATION
 TK-K Annual Giving Contribution
One payment of $1,050.		$1,050.00 
 TK-K Trimester Payment Plan
This option consists of three automatic $350 installments. The first payment is due today. The remaining two payments will be charged automatically every 9 weeks (at week 9 and week 18) on this same day of the week.		$1,050.00 
 TK-K Monthly Payment Plan
Pay $122.00 today, followed by 8 automatic monthly payments of $116.00. Subsequent payments will be automatically charged each month on the same day as your original purchase date, starting 1 month from today.		$1,050.00 
 Grades 1-8 Annual Giving Contribution
One payment of $700.		$700.00 
 Grades 1-8 Trimester Payment Plan
Pay $234.00 today, followed by two equal payments of $233.00 every 9 weeks. Subsequent payments are charged automatically on the same day of the week as your original purchase date (starting 9 weeks from today).		$700.00 
 Grades 1-8 Monthly Payment Plan
Pay $80.00 today, followed by 8 automatic monthly payments of $77.50. Subsequent payments will be automatically charged each month on the same day as your original purchase date, starting 1 month from today.		$700.00 
 Custom Payment
A one-time or regularly recurring payment of a set amount, frequency and duration defined by you.
Corporate Matching

 

Make Your Gift Go Twice as Far!
Did you know many employers match contributions or volunteer hours for 501(c)(3) non-profits?

Check with your HR department or search your company’s benefits portal (such as Benevity, YourCause, or CyberGrants) for "Matching Gifts."
or Search if your employeer matches

Parkside Montessori PTA Tax ID (EIN): 94-6184899

If you have any questions or need help or need a receipt, please feel free to reach out to our Treasurer.


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