FUNDRAISING FOR ACADEMICS

The New York City Department of Education isn’t able to cover the costs of the enriched education our students require. The PTA supplements the school’s DOE budget by ~$130,000. 

 

Your donation to the SMS PTA Annual Appeal supports:

  • Professional development

  • Advanced placement teacher training

  • Teacher discretionary funds

  • Technology upgrades

  • Classroom supplies

  • Capital improvements

  • Field trips

  • Graduation events

  • National Dance Institute (K-5)

  • High school clubs

  • Art supplies

  • Community building events

 

Our goal is to fund our ENTIRE BUDGET through the Annual Appeal! 

 

Based on our 2024-25 budget, we're suggesting three tiers of contributions: 

$400 (or $40/month), $800 (or $80/month) or $1,200 ($120/month), per student

As always, these are suggested amounts. The ultimate goal is FULL community support of the Annual Appeal and the PTA.

 

WAYS TO GIVE

Please include the student’s name and grade in all donation comments or notes.

 

Credit Card or PayPal

 

 One-Time Donation  Monthly/One-Time Donation

 100% fee-free via PayPal Giving Fund. PayPal account required.

 Receive an immediate tax receipt.

 The PTA may incur a small fee. Tax receipts sent by the SMS PTA

 treasurers twice a year. No PayPal account required.

 

Online with Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay

 

Online Support

 

Check

  • Payable to “Special Music School PTA, INC”
  • Drop in the SMS PTA mailbox in the KMC lobby or mail to: SMS PTA, c/o Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. 67th St., New York, NY 10023

 

 

Matching Gifts

  • Your employer’s Matching Gifts program could double or even triple the amount of your donation! Contact your company’s HR department to see if they participate.

 

 

Additional PTA fundraising initiatives this year may include: raffles, a K-8 art fundraiser, ticket sales and more.

 

 

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