Giving to BHMS
Thank you for choosing Brooklyn Heights Montessori School for your family! Since our founding over 60 years ago, our community has benefited from the ongoing support and generosity of its families, friends, faculty and staff.
Why Do We Fundraise?
Like all independent schools, our tuition does not cover the full cost of the BHMS experience. Like all things Montessori, this is by design! By setting tuition below the true cost of education, we provide the opportunity for more families to join our community. The funding gap is filled by families - both current and alumni - who generously support each year with a tax-deductible donation.
Who Donates to BHMS?
Everyone! We approach fundraising as a community. This means that every dollar counts. When pooled together, our giving has a tremendous impact on our school. Whether your family chooses to give $100 or $100,000, please know that your contribution makes a difference in our day-to-day. Thank you!
Making the Gift That's Right For You
There are many ways to support our BHMS community. The most common ways families choose to support include:
Brooklyn Heights Montessori Fund
The Brooklyn Heights Montessori Fund is our annual fund. Each year, we aim for 100% participation from our current families. This fund touches every aspect of the BHMS educational experience, including:
Student and Family Supports
Field trips, special classroom guests and speakers, and adventures throughout the city and beyond
The flexibility to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of our community
Classroom Supports
Montessori classroom materials
VAPA supplies and our athletics department
Our physical plant on the corner of Bergen and Court
Faculty and Staff Supports
Faculty and Staff salaries and benefits
Professional development for all Faculty and Staff
Save the Date: Our 2027 Spring Benefit
Join us on April 15, 2027 for our annual fundraiser! A night out for our families, together we celebrate our year, support our community, and have some fun. We’re always looking for volunteers; keep an eye out for ways to join our planning committee this winter
As always, thank you for considering a gift to our community! I’m here as a resource - get in touch to discuss the impact you’d like to have on BHMS!
Here’s to another great year,
Lucy McLoughlin
Director of Development & BHMS Mom
lmcloughlin@bhmsny.org | (718) 858-5100 x109
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and thus your contributions are 100% tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Federal Tax ID number is 11-6044329.