Since 1961, Milwaukee Montessori School has nurtured and educated thousands of 
students, many of whom are now leaders in their high schools, universities, and professional fields. However, we could never have maintained our commitment to academic excellence and student achievement without the generous support of a long line of caring people. Today, our annual giving program enjoys a remarkable 85% participation rate, almost 25% above the independent school norm.
Our school may be 50 years old, but we certainly haven’t stopped growing! That’s why it is so important for everyone who cares about MMS to learn about our Annual Fund and Matching Gifts program, our Spaghetti Dinner, Gala and Auction, and our other giving opportunities. Help us grow!
Annual Fund
Introducing the Milwaukee Montessori School Fund, which now allows donors to direct annual gifts to areas of personal interest, while helping us enhance those elements that make our school great.
In past years, we defined specific projects for our Annual Fund. With these funds we've renovated our Grotto, purchased Tablet PCs to help us convert to a “paperless classroom,” built our covered play area and new play structures, established our school kitchen and hot lunch programs, provided science laboratory equipment, reading books, faculty professional development workshops, and built an athletic court for basketball, volleyball, and tennis instruction and practices.
This year, help us grow by choosing your tax-deductible contribution destination. Learn more about the MMS Fund.
Annual Fund Gift Clubs
Gift clubs recognize donors for their contribution at a certain monetary level during the Annual Fund. The levels are as follows:
• Benefactor $10,000+
• Leadership Guild $4,000-$9,999
• Founder's Circle $2,500-$3,999
• Scholar's Circle $1,000-$2,499
• MMS Mentors $500-$999
• MMS Fellows $350-$499
• MMS Partners $100-$349
• MMS Friends Up to $99
How do I make an Annual Fund Contribution?
Your tax-deductible contribution to the Annual Fund supports Milwaukee Montessori School’s innovative programs and encourages the development of new, engaging educational opportunities.
DONATE NOW! or call Stephanie Ziemke directly at 414.259.0370 extension 128 to make a pledge over the phone.
Matching Gift Program
Many companies offer employees, retirees, and spouses a matching gift benefit that doubles (or even triples) your gift to Milwaukee Montessori School. MMS has enjoyed generous matching gifts from:
- Agtech Products, Inc.
- American Transmission Company
- Assurant Health Foundation
- Bruck Law Offices, S.C.
- Clarkston Consulting
- GE Foundation
- Harley Davidson Foundation
- Javco Trailer Sales, Inc.
- Merck Partnership for Giving
- Northwestern Mutual Foundation
- Prudential Foundation
- Rockwell Automation
- The Wachovia Foundation
- Thomson Financial
- Wachovia Foundation
- Wisconsin Energy Corporation Foundation, Inc.
We would be delighted to help you find out whether your company has a matching gift program, or you can contact your personnel office for eligibility requirements and application form.
Gala and Auction
The Third Annual Gala and Auction will be held on April 21, 2012 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Stay tuned for additional information. If you would like to volunteer for an event planning committee, please contact the Director of Development by e-mailing sziemke@milwaukee-montessori.org or calling (414) 259-0370 x128
Gifts of Time
If you would prefer to make a non-monetary gift, consider volunteering for special events that take place during the year. This is a great way to meet other MMS families as well as network with MMS staff. Events that take place during the year include:
• Grandparents’, Fathers’, and Mothers’ Visitation Day
• Spaghetti Dinner
• Click here for more opportunities
Spaghetti Dinner
The Spaghetti Dinner is an annual family fundraiser, sponsored by the MMS Parent Association, which directly benefits school programs and fun-raising activities throughout the year. This event, attended by over 700 people last year, is held in Winter and features a silent auction and fun events and activities for the children. Visit our Parent Association page for additional information.