Support & Fundraising
Fundraising/Contributions
Approximately 85% of tuition income is used to pay the teachers’ salaries and benefits. We feel fortunate to have a highly qualified and dedicated faculty. We are committed to maintaining a topnotch staff with a minimum of turnover. In order to do this, salaries need to be competitive with the market.
The remaining 15% of our tuition income must cover the mortgage, utilities, insurance, maintenance, administrative costs, supplies and some scholarships.
Money raised through fundraising and contributions helps to: provide teacher benefits (including, but not limited to teacher training, conferences, continuing education); fund our Artist in Residence program; bring outside resources into the classrooms; support our scholarship program.
In short, your contributions allow us to provide a full and diverse experience for the children.
We participate in Colorado Gives Day. Colorado’s largest day of giving, Colorado Gives Day, is takes place on the first Tuesday in December. On this day, thousands of people come together to support nonprofits in Colorado like ours. We hope you will join us in making a gift to support Children’s Garden on Colorado Gives Day. You can schedule your donation online now or anytime.
Fundraising Events
Fall Fundraiser: Each year our parents decide on a Fall Fundraiser. Previous fundraisers have included The Children’s Garden Annual Fund, Wine Tasting and Auction, the Unbirthday Party, Note Cards, Arts Festival, and Memorial Bricks.
Arts Festival (Spring): The annual Arts Festival is held at the school and celebrates the children’s art experiences for that year. The children’s art work and the work of visiting artists and artists in residence are exhibited. Donations are accepted to help fund the arts program.
Contributions
Annual Fund: Contributions to our Annual Fund help to support our teacher benefits program.
Scholarships: Over the years, some of our families have chosen to fund a scholarship for a child or teacher. These include the Zach’s Place Scholarship for faculty. This scholarship, in memory of Lee Woodworth and Zach Hills, allows teachers to continue their education in the arts. The 9/11 Children’s Memorial Scholarship funded by Ken and Lynne Siegel, in memory of Zoe and Dana Falkenberg, helps to support a family in need of tuition assistance. The J.J. Sullivan Scholarship was created to support the child of a single parent. If you would like to contribute to any of these scholarships or start a new scholarship fund, please contact the office.