How to Donate
STEP 1
Select a Fund
Choose the fund you’d like to support with your donation.
STEP 2
Choose an Amount
No matter the amount, your gift makes an impact.
STEP 3
Choose a Gifting Frequency
Make a one-time donation or sign up to give monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts.
Click through to explore the funds below:
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The Dr. Marlene Barron Innovation Fund
Donations raised for this fund support the AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank and Labposium, as well as events and other budding initiatives designed to move Montessori education forward.
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The AMS Annual Fund
The American Montessori Society Annual Fund advances the advocacy, standards, research, teacher education, and public policy that enrich Montessori students, families, and communities.
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The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Fund
Your donation directly supports us in bringing Montessori resources and opportunities to under-resourced and marginalized groups.
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The Living Legacy Fund
Your donation to the Living Legacy Fund goes toward scholarships that help adult learners fulfill their dreams of teaching in Montessori classrooms.
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AMS Peace & Social Justice Fund
The AMS Peace & Social Justice Committee serves as an inspiration and resource for weaving concepts of peace, equity, humanitarianism, and world citizenship into Montessori venues and beyond.
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Benefits of Donating
Wondering how your gift makes an impact?
Your dollar helps us:
- Maintain the need for high-quality, authentic Montessori education.
- Provide ongoing teacher education and professional development for all Montessori educators.
- Support research about child development and education.
- Advance quality Montessori education by informing policymakers.
- Award scholarships and grants to support the advancement of Montessori education and research.
- And more!
AMS Giving Communities
AMS giving communities are a way for us to recognize you, the donor. By making regular contributions to AMS, you signal your support for future generations of Montessori students and educators.
Circle of Friends
The AMS Circle of Friends is a giving community of donors who give a gift of at least $1,000 to AMS in a single year.
The 1870 Society
The 1870 Society is a giving community that supports our long-term growth and stability through gifts of estate planning and direct donations. The group was named to commemorate the year of Dr. Maria Montessori’s birth.
AMS Community Impact
Report (June 2024)
Every Gift, No Matter the Size, Makes a Lasting Impact
