Why Give?

Since the school’s founding in 1964, Santa Cruz Montessori families have been instrumental in working together to bring wonderful educational opportunities to our children.

Generosity Across Generations

Over the years, alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, and friends have given generously of their time and financial resources. They have touched the lives of all current families at the school and have left a legacy for future generations of children. Recognizing our diverse parent community, we welcome all gifts large and small. We are so thankful for the support that parents and friends give to SCM.

Support Santa Cruz Montessori

Annual Giving

The Annual Drive supports a wide range of critical needs at the school including campus and classroom improvements, continuing education for staff, sports equipment and educational materials.

Tuition Relief Fund

The Tuition Relief Fund directly helps SCM families weather life's unforeseen circumstances and remain part of our community.

Arts Drive and Auction

The Arts Drive and annual auction support our arts programs, including visual arts, music and theater.

2026 Arts Auction on February 27th

Save the date for a fun evening supporting the Arts at Chaminade Resort and Spa on February 22nd

Capital Giving

Capital gifts support new construction and renovations. These projects help to enrich the campus environment and provide facility improvements at our school.

In Kind

Gifts in kind, or non-cash gifts, are always welcomed. Many parents and friends choose to donate goods or services to SCM.

Updated Brick Recognition Giving Level

For more than a decade, donors who contributed $600+ to either the Annual Drive or Tuition Relief were recognized with an engraved brick. To reflect current fundraising needs, the qualifying giving level has been updated to $1,000.

A donation of $1,000 or more to the Annual Drive OR Tuition Relief Fund will entitle donors to an engraved commemorative brick.