Annual Fund

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Inspire the Stories Ahead

Our annual giving tradition, the Undercroft Fund, invites our school family and extended community to join together in supporting the continued growth and excellence of Undercroft Montessori School. Running from July 1st to June 30th each year, the Fund is composed of unrestricted gifts that are used to enhance every aspect of an Undercroft education.

Why Give to the Undercroft Fund?

While tuition covers our daily operating expenses, gifts to the Undercroft Fund allow us to enhance and grow our programs and respond to opportunities as they arise in areas such as:

• Academics

• Facilities

• Technology

• Transportation

• Guide certification and professional development

• AMS accreditation

• Unexpected opportunities or student needs

Your gift to the Undercroft Fund allows us to stay true to our mission: to provide an authentic Montessori education, and thereby nurture independence, critical thinking, compassion, and a lifelong love of learning for every member of our community. 

By giving to the Undercroft Fund, you help create an environment where education is not only a process – but a joyful, lifelong journey.

Participation Across Our Community

Strong Undercroft Fund participation promotes long-term sustainability. Contributions from families, staff, alumni, and friends demonstrate broad-based financial support, allowing us to make a stronger case for enhanced funding from foundations and major donors. Every gift, no matter the size, helps to write our next chapter.

When we all give, we all grow – together.

Ways to Give

Give Online.
Use your credit or debit card and safely donate online through our PayPal account.

Give by Mail.
Each year we send all parents an Undercroft Fund letter that includes a return envelope. Use the envelope to send in your gift or make a pledge. You can pay your pledge by check, credit card or ACH installments.

Stock, DAF, Wire & QCD
We are happy to provide any and all necessary documentation for contributions of securities, donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, and wire transfers. Contact the Business Office at rhiannon.harris@undercroft.org for specific transfer instructions. 

Matching Gifts.
Many employers offer matching gift programs that increase the impact of your Undercroft Fund contribution, Contact the Development office at Sally.Rutledge@undercroft.org or your employer’s Human Resources Department to learn more.

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Other Fundraising Activities:

Proceeds from fundraising events benefit specific targeted projects as well as support the school’s operating budget.

• fUNDERaiser is our annual gala event held every spring that highlights a student art auction, “Fund-A-Need” project, online auction, dessert auction, wine pull and more. Funds raised from this event fulfill annual classroom wish lists, as well as a specific high-impact capital project.

• Bake Sale hosted by the Community Building Committee on Folks’ Day. Students participate in making a mason jar to be sold at the bake sale, and community members contribute additional baked goods as well.

• Spirit Events hosted in partnership with local restaurants and shops provide opportunities for community engagement while also raising funds for the school. A percentage of proceeds from our events is donated back to Undercroft.

Assuring Undercroft's Future through the Endowment Fund

Undercroft is working to establish an endowment fund to provide funds for a variety of programs into the future. All gifts received through estate planning or long term financial plans will go directly to our endowment fund, which will help assure Undercroft will be here in Tulsa, providing a model Montessori education, for years to come.

If you have questions about the Undercroft Fund or giving to Undercroft in any way, please contact Sally Rutledge at sally.rutledge@undercroft.org.