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Gift Economy in Action Foundation

Supporting access, growth, and community through the gifts we share.

What it is

A foundation built on generosity

Gift Economy in Action is the charitable foundation that supports the mission of La Casa dei Bambini.

For more than two decades, our school has been sustained not only by tuition, but by the generosity of families, teachers, and community members who believe that education is a gift that grows when it is shared.

The Foundation exists to nurture that spirit of generosity and to ensure that the benefits of Montessori education continue to reach children, families, and educators for generations to come.

Why we give

Everyone has something meaningful to contribute

In Montessori education, children learn that they belong to a community and that each person has something meaningful to contribute. The Foundation extends that same principle beyond the classroom.

Through gifts large and small, we help create opportunities that would not otherwise be possible:

Tuition assistance and scholarships
Montessori teacher training and professional development
Classroom enhancements and educational materials
Outdoor learning environments and nature-based experiences
Community programs that strengthen families and children

Every gift helps cultivate a more beautiful learning environment for all.

Impact in action

Where generosity goes

Supporting Children

La Casa dei Bambini has long provided tuition assistance to help make Montessori education accessible to more families.

Supporting Teachers

The Foundation recently funded Montessori teacher training, helping an educator deepen her practice and serve children for years to come.

Supporting the Environment

Current fundraising efforts focus on improving and renewing our outdoor learning spaces so children can continue to learn, explore, and grow safely.

Ways to participate

Many ways to give

Make a Gift

A financial contribution helps support the Foundation's work and priorities, in whatever amount feels right for your family.

Share Your Expertise

Many gifts come in the form of time, talent, and knowledge.

Sponsor a Project

Support a scholarship, teacher training, classroom enhancement, or outdoor learning initiative.

Leave a Legacy

Consider including the Foundation in your long-term charitable planning.

A note on giving

The Spirit of the Gift Economy

We believe that generosity is not measured by the size of a donation.

Some families contribute financially. Others volunteer their time, share professional expertise, offer materials, care for our grounds, or support community events. Every gift strengthens the community.

The Foundation exists as a way for those who feel called to participate in the life of the school beyond tuition alone.

“The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.”

— Maria Montessori

Together, we can continue creating a place where children learn, belong, and flourish.