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Your donation nurtures independent, curious learners through hands-on, student-led education in Effingham, IL. Every gift helps us grow a thriving, inclusive Montessori community.

Choose a fund that speaks to your heart.
Whether you're passionate about accessibility, sustainability, the arts, or student exploration — your gift directly supports the programs and people that make Crossroads Montessori thrive.

  • General Fund
    Supports daily operations, classroom materials, and teacher development.

  • Tuition Assistance Fund
    Provides financial aid to families, ensuring access to Montessori education.

  • Garden & Sustainability Fund
    Enhances student-led gardening and sustainability projects.

  • Theater & Creative Arts Fund
    Fosters creativity through theater, music, and visual arts programs.

  • Field Studies & Community Learning Fund
    Enables experiential learning through field trips and community partnerships.

  • Founders & Facilities Fund
    Invests in the growth and maintenance of our learning environment.
3% Cover the Fee

Crossroads Montessori School has submitted its application for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. If approved, donations may be considered tax-deductible from the date of our incorporation. Tax receipts will be provided, but we recommend consulting your tax advisor for guidance while our approval is pending.

Why give to Crossroads Montessori?

  • You make Montessori more accessible.

    Your gift helps remove financial barriers so all children can benefit from child-led, hands-on learning.

  • You support purposeful, independent learning.

    Donations fuel an environment where students grow with confidence, curiosity, and care.

  • You help teachers do what they do best.

    From materials to training, your support empowers educators to guide with intention and compassion.

  • You bring learning beyond the classroom.

    Your gift enables field studies, garden projects, and creative expression through theater and the arts.

  • You invest in long-term community growth.

    Facility upgrades, furniture, and foundational tools all come from the generosity of donors like you.

  • You become part of something meaningful.

    Giving to Crossroads isn’t just a transaction — it’s a relationship rooted in trust, transparency, and shared values.

“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.”

Maria Montessori

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill

“Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded.”

Jess Lair

 FAQs

  • Pending 501(c)(3) approval; consult your tax advisor.

  • Absolutely. You can direct your donation to a specific fund — like Tuition Assistance, Creative Arts, or Garden Projects — or give to our General Fund to support our school’s most urgent needs.

  • Allocated to the selected fund to support specific initiatives. General Fund donations will go toward first needs.

  • Yes, choose the frequency that works best for you.

  • Yes, you’ll receive a receipt for your records after each donation is processed.