Donate

    As with all private, independent, and non-profit schools, the basic cost of tuition and other fees is not enough to promote the continued growth of our programs. Donations have filled these gaps. We know that you share our strong commitment to enhancing the learning experiences of our students, and along the way, enabling them to develop a true love of learning that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

    You can continue to help the children of CMA by participating in these fundraising events and giving opportunities:

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    Classrooms and schedules at CMA are orchestrated to support the process of learning.

      • Annual Fund
        (July – June each year; Launching Giving Tuesday each year)
      • Walk-A-Thon
      • Spring Gala
      • Tax-Deductible Donation (Ongoing)
      • Designated and Restricted Gifts
        (Ongoing – Contact the Business Office for information)

    We deeply appreciate your continued commitment to our students, and we are extremely grateful for your support!

    Annual Fund

    What is an Annual Fund?
    The Annual Fund allows our supporters to make tax-deductible monetary contributions to support CMA. The Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition dollars and program needs.

    Donate to the Annual Fund

    CMA is one of the rare independent, non-profit Montessori schools in the greater Cincinnati area that offers enhanced student services, such as full-time Intervention Specialists and Reading Specialists (part-time OT and SLP). In addition, we are committed to continuing our art, music, gym, and foreign language programs, even as other schools have had to make cuts in these areas due to budget constraints. Our classroom instructors and assistants are all Montessori-certified, or are aspiring Montessori teachers.

    We also feel strong in our mission to support all socioeconomic levels, therefore, through the Ohio Department of Education, we accept EdChoice Expansion (low-income) students who pay no tuition to attend CMA.

    Maintaining these valuable programs, as well as providing ongoing professional development for our amazing staff depends on generous support in giving to the Annual Fund.

    Our non-profit school, like other private schools, sets its tuition below its cost and makes up the difference through tax-deductible gifts to our Annual Fund, as well as other areas of contributed support. Gifts to the Annual Fund are used in the fiscal year in which they are received, and provide supplemental funding for the day-to-day operating budget for our school; which may include offsetting the cost of student enrichment programs, teachers’ professional development, benefits, as well as facility needs.

    How much should I contribute?
    No specific dollar amount is expected. All pledge/contribution amounts are welcome, and no gift is too small.

    Donor Recognition

    • $5000+ Founders Circle
    • $2500-$4999 Leadership Circle
    • $1000-$2499 1978 Society
    • $500-$999 Benefactor Circle
    • $100-$499 Patron Circle
    • Up to $99 Friends of CMA

    Donate to the Annual Fund

    About Annual Fund Gifts

    • CMA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
    • You can arrange split payments, pay by credit card, or give a gift of stock.
    • CMA accepts matching gifts. Your workplace may offer a matching gift program that can double or triple the value of your gift to CMA. Please contact your company for eligibility information and matching gift forms.

    If you have any questions, please contact Kara Love, Community Coordinator, at (513) 742-5800.

    Thank you so much for your support!

    SGO

    Taxpayers now have a cost-free way to make a significant contribution to support student scholarships for students in need at Central Montessori Academy. Thanks to Ohio’s new state tax credit, individuals who donate to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) can receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit (not a charitable giving tax deduction) up to $750 per individual/$1500 per married couple.

    In 2022, the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), of which Central Montessori Academy is a member, set up a certified SGO, which will permit any Ohio resident to earn a tax credit for donations directed to the scholarship program of any of the member schools.

    When you designate your tax dollars to Central Montessori Academy, those funds go directly back to the school to provide scholarships for Grade K-6 students to attend who may not otherwise have the financial means to do so. Students with a demonstrated financial need are prioritized. In effect, you can make a contribution to Central Montessori Academy, without incurring any expense, by directing some of your state taxes to our scholarship fund!

    HOW IT WORKS
    Donors to the program can visit the OAIS/SGO website to set up an account and make your donation.

    Your donation can be made by credit card, check or ACH. If donating by check, enter your donation using the donation site and it will tell you where to send your check payable to OAIS-SGO:

    OAIS SGO
    PO Box 492
    Granville, OH 43023

    Once you make your donation, you may then print the receipt for your donation, to submit to claim your dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Ohio income tax return.

    Individuals may claim a tax credit up to $750; spouses filing jointly can claim a tax credit up to $1,500.

    Donations must be made before you file your taxes or by April 15 (tax day). Donations can be made annually.

    NOTE: The tax credit is considered non-refundable which means your tax credit cannot be greater than your total tax liability.

    NOTE: Should either taxpayer donate more than the taxpayer’s total tax liability, the credit will reduce the taxpayer’s liability to zero, but will not create a refund.

    NOTE: As with any tax related matter, contact your tax advisor for guidance.

    Fundraisers

    The CMA community shares a strong commitment to providing an enhanced learning experience for our young scholars – one that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Over the years, we have introduced many new programs. And we’re not finished yet.

    As is the case with all private and independent schools, the cost of tuition does not fully fund the continued growth of our programs. This is where our supporters have stepped up and made these programs happen for our students.

    You can continue to help us realize our vision for the future by participating in these fundraising events and giving opportunities:

    • Walk-A-Thon
    • Spring Gala

    Donate at our Annual Fund web page.

    We deeply appreciate your continued commitment to our students, and are grateful for your support.

    Rewards Shopping

    Generate an automatic donation every time you shop at Kroger.

    Kroger Community Rewards

    Enroll your Kroger Plus Card:

    1. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com
    2. Log in to your Plus Card account
    3. On the Account Summary page, select “Community Rewards”
    4. Enter our school code (GL284), select Central Montessori Academy, and tap Save
      Enrollment is on a yearly basis. Each April, [add to CMA Calendar] please log in and re-confirm CMA as your designated Community Rewards recipient.

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