Donate Today!

We invite you to join the 2024 Drive to Thrive; our singular fundraising event for the 2024-25 school year.  Our goal this year is to ambitiously raise $65,000.  

In years past we have upgraded our playground, materials in all our classrooms, and/or provided our faculty and staff with unique professional development opportunities. We are in our 61st year and it is through your generosity that our building, classrooms, and our staff continually flourish.

Suggested Levels of Giving

Founders Circle

$5,000+

Leadership Circle

$2,500 - $4,999

Community Circle

$1,500 - $2,499

Family Circle

$1,000 - $1,4999


It is our hope that 100% of all families will participate at the Family Circle level or greater.  All funds raised will go to enhance the school’s programing, facilities and faculty training.

Your support helps strengthen our community – please donate today!

FAQs


What is Drive to Thrive?

The Drive to Thrive is our singular fundraising event for our school year. Each year it supports enhancements to our school’s programming, facilities and/or faculty training. While tuition covers our operational needs, Drive to Thrive helps further enrich the experience for all of our students and families. It also allows us to limit our fundraising ask to a single event each year. As a valued member of the Ronald Knox community, your partnership and participation is critical to the school’s success.

I have no idea how much to contribute. What is the suggested donation level?

Your support of the school is vitally important and we encourage you to consider giving at a level at which you feel comfortable. Below are suggested levels of giving. Giving at these levels will be recognized in a variety of ways based on your donation.

  • Founders Circle: $5,000+
  • Leadership Circle: $2,500 - $4,999
  • Community Circle: $1,500 - $2,499
  • Family Circle: $1,000 - $1,499

Our goal is to have 100% of families participate at the Family Circle or greater.

What is Company or Employer Matching?

Many employers offer matching gift programs and it’s the easiest way to maximize your donation. Please check with your employer to see if they provide this benefit! Matching funds will be credited to your giving level.

Where does my donation go?

Donations are put toward upgrading our outdoor enviorment, materials in our classrooms, and/or are providing our faculty and staff with unique professional development opportunities.

Will I receive a tax benefit for my donation?

Ronald Knox Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax dedictible to the fullest extent of the law.

Will there be other fundraising events throughout the year?

The Drive to Thrive campaign is the only fundraising event at Ronald Knox. That is why we ask each family participate in helping us reach our goal! We will have several other "community events" throughout the year that give families the opportunity to meet each other, build friendships and develop a deep bond with our school, however, Drive to Thrive is the only event that raises money to support the school.





2031 Elmwood Avenue

Wilmette IL 60091

847-256-2922



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