Our Goal This Year: $65,000, Together

Our Annual Pledge Drive has begun. This is the one time each year we ask our community to make a funding pledge for the school year. Together, we aim to raise $50,000 to meet the school's core needs, plus a $15,000 stretch goal to fully fund every teacher's classroom wishlist this year.

Give by September 18 and your gift counts double. A generous anonymous donor is matching every dollar raised, up to $25,000, if we reach that mark in our first 10 days. This is the moment to give.

Choose your donor level.
- Friend (up to $100)
- Sponsor ($500)
- Benefactor ($1,000)
- Advocate ($2,500)
- Or give what you can. Every gift counts!
Complete your pledge form.
Send your gift. Cash or check payable to Friends of James Simons can be dropped at the front desk, mailed to school, or sent back in Thursday folder. A PayPal link for online payment is available in the pledge form, and a direct bank transfer option is available too, just note your preference on the form and our treasurer will follow up.

If you own or run a business: you can support with a cash pledge at any level above, or an in-kind contribution, think food, drinks, gift cards, or auction items for staff appreciation and our Spring Fundraiser. Just note what you're open to on the pledge form. Businesses who commit $500+ get their logo featured on our event banners and in FOJS communications.

All gifts are due by Friday, October 2.

Cash gifts are fully tax-deductible. Many in-kind donations may be as well. We recommend checking with your tax advisor on your specific contribution.

Thank you for being part of this effort. Your early leadership gift sets the pace for the whole campaign and helps us plan confidently for the year ahead. Together, we are making sure every student at James Simons has what they need to learn, thrive, and shine.

— The Friends of James Simons Board
📩 friendsofjamessimons@gmail.com

Pledge today

Donate by Cash or Check

Check payable to Friends of James Simons

Mail or drop off:

Friends of James Simons c/o James Simons Montessori
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403