The Gift of Giving

Choose to contribute in these areas

Annual Giving

Impact children’s lives and help provide Montessori for more children by donating financially to our Annual Fund. No matter the size, every gift matters.
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Peace Walk

Sponsor and/or walk this meaningful event as an opportunity to strengthen our community while reflecting on the values that unite us.

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Hershey Gala

Sponsor, attend, donate to, and/or help plan this extravagant annual event with the most amazing group of people. Work turns into great fun with this group!

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Volunteer

Several events throughout the year depend on our community of parents working together. Take a moment to fill out the online volunteer form!
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Turn Your Ohio Tax Dollars into a Hershey Scholarship

Use your IRA to make a Gift to Hershey Montessori School

Empowering Education: Helping Ohio families choose the school that fits their child

The Ohio Association of Independent Schools Scholarship Granting Organization (OAIS SGO) provides scholarships to help low-income families attend the independent school of their choice.

Members of the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS) formed OAIS SGO after Ohio created the scholarship granting organization tax credit in House Bill 110 (2021). OAIS SGO is certified by the Ohio Attorney General to operate as a scholarship granting organization.

Give and receive a tax credit

Donors can receive a nonrefundable Ohio tax credit of up to $750 (single filers) or $1,500 (joint filers).

Coming January 1, 2027: a new federal tax credit of up to $1,700 per tax payer for donations to qualifying scholarship granting organizations. Ohio has chosen to participate.

Click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Start here to turn your Ohio tax dollars into an HMS scholarship!

Use the power of your IRA TAX FREE OPTIONS. Did you know that you may use your IRA to make a Gift to Hershey Montessori School? If you’re 70 ½ or older, you may make a tax-free gift to our school.

How to Make a QCD Gift

1. Contact Your IRA Custodian – Let them know you want to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly to Hershey Montessori School.
 
2. Specify the Amount & Payee – The check or transfer should be made directly from your IRA to Hershey Montessori School.
 
3. Provide Hershey’s Details – Include Hershey Montessori School’s tax ID (EIN) and mailing or transfer instructions (your development office can provide these).
 
4. Confirm Eligibility – You must be 70½ or older at the time of the transfer for it to qualify as a QCD.
 
Tip: QCDs do not count as taxable income, but they can satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
 
Need help? Contact our Development Office at ythomas@hershey-montessori.org and we’ll walk you through the process.
 

Download the informational flyer.

Gifts of Stock

Give the gift of stock and invest in the future. A gift of appreciated stock is a meaningful way to support Hershey Montessori School while potentially offering tax benefits to the donor. By transferring securities directly to HMS, you can turn an investment into an investment in the future of our children and adolescents.

Interested? Click the button below for more information or contact our Development Office at ythomas@hershey-montessori.org and we’ll walk you through the process.

Gifts of Stock Info