Litchfield Montessori School, like all independent schools, relies on fund raising to offset the difference between tuition and the cost of maintaining the quality of our educational program. The school depends on the generous giving of friends, alumni, current and past parents, and grandparents to support its annual operating budget.

Generosity to the school can come in many forms, including the donation of supplies, equipment, and time, as well as dollars.  In particular, fund raisers such as the annual wine and beer tasting depend on volunteer time as well as donations.

Give to the Annual Fund

The annual fund supports various initiatives, such as classroom resources, staff development, financial aid, Montessori materials and all the programs that enrich your child's educational experience. This fund ensures that our Montessori community thrives and continues to provide an exceptional environment for our children.

The participation of every member of our community in our annual fund campaign is essential because achieving 100% participation sends a powerful message of unity and commitment to our shared mission. It shows that, as a community, we value and invest in our children's education. It also encourages outside donors and grant organizations to support us, as they see the strong backing by our own community.

Please consider making a tax deductible gift to the Annual Fund to help the school maintain our extraordinary program as well as to help advance the school's mission.

DONATE NOW - Annual Fund

 

Giving Securities

Giving stock/securities as a charitable donation is a great way to help the school, to hold onto your cash reserves and still be able to gain significant tax breaks. You can learn more about the benefits of giving investments to charity here: How to Give Stock to Charity

Stock Transfer Instructions:

Thank you for considering a gift of stock to Litchfield Montessori School. The following information can be provided to your brokerage in order to facilitate your transfer. 

Vanguard DTC# 0062,   Account #21887009  For the account of: Litchfield Montessori School, 5 Knife Shop Road, Northfield, CT 06778

 

Retirement Plan and IRA Required Minimum Distributions:

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts you must withdraw from your retirement accounts each year. You generally must start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and retirement plan accounts when you reach age 72 (73 if you reach age 72 after Dec. 31, 2022).

READ MORE FROM THE IRS HERE

 

Leave a Legacy

Help strengthen and sustain our community for generations to come by making Litchfield Montessori School part of your estate planning.  

For further information, please reach out to our head of school.

(860) 283-5920
Diane Hart, Head of School
 
 

Playground Fund

“Grown-ups think of play as a purposeless occupation that keeps children happy and out of mischief, but actually when children are left to play by themselves very little of their activity is purposeless. ”
~ Maria Montessori.   (Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents, p. 31)
 

Over the next three years we will raise funds to remove the old playground structures, resurface and level the soil, and build a playground aligned to our Montessori philosophy and the school's mission. Structures will be designed to encourage independence, support the child's sense of wonder, and foster opportunities for free movement as well as social interaction.

Donate Now - Playground Fund