Fundraising helps cover the costs of running a high-quality preschool while keeping tuition as affordable as possible for families. As a non-profit cooperative preschool, we rely on fundraising to support classroom materials, equipment, special projects, and other school expenses. Throughout the year, families will have many opportunities to participate in fundraisers that support our school community.

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Family Fundraising Requirement

 

Each family is responsible for raising or contributing $180 per school year.

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All fundraising participation that can be tracked and credited to your family counts toward this goal. Purchases or donations made by friends, family members, coworkers, or other supporters on behalf of your child also count toward your total.

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If a family's fundraising total is less than $180 at the end of the school year, the remaining balance will be charged.

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We know that every family has different schedules, resources, and comfort levels with fundraising. Our goal is to offer a variety of opportunities so families can choose the options that work best for them.

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Fundraising Opportunities

 

Fundraising opportunities vary from year to year and may include:

• Flower basket sales

• Brown Bear Car Wash tickets

• Raffles

• Auctions

• Direct donation 

• Community garage sales

• Papa Murphy's fundraising events

• Employer matching gifts

Additional fundraising opportunities may be added throughout the year.

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Questions?

 

If you have questions about fundraising, tracking your fundraising total, or finding opportunities that work for your family, please reach out to our Treasurer (treasurer@bensonhillcoop.org) or Fundraiser (fundraiser@bensonhillcoop.org). We are happy to help.​