 Donations to the Barton Fund are tax deductible. The money raised directly helps our school by funding, for example, our band and strings program and by upgrading technology in the media center. Every gift also adds supplies, arts programs, field trips and similar direct help to the classroom. Any size gift is needed and appreciated. If you have given in the past, thank you so much. We hope you will help our students and teachers again with your generosity. If you haven’t yet joined this effort, please consider it now. It takes only a few minutes of your time to help every Barton student. Please give generously, so Barton can continue to offer Students a rich experience!
How do I donate? You can donate online through GiveMN.org. It's REALLY easy ... just click here. Or, checks made payable to "The Barton School Foundation" can be dropped off in the Barton Foundation/Leadership Council mailbox in the main office at Barton or mailed to: The Barton School Foundation c/o Barton Open School 4237 Colfax Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409 Donating by check maximizes your donation as no transaction fees are deducted! Can I donate through other channels?
Yes, there are a variety of other ways you can donate to the Barton School Foundation:
For those families who are able to do so, we ask for a contribution of $100 per student in the household each year. Past gifts range from more than $1,000 to $25, and every amount helps and is appreciated. You can contribute via monthly credit card deductions if that better fits your budget. Can I donate stock? Yes! If you're interested in making a stock donation to the Barton fund, please email bartonfund@gmail.com for details on the process. Why donate stock? As a 501(3)(c), the Barton Foundation does not pay taxes on the capital gains associated with a stock sale. Check with your tax advisor but, for many people, this means the opportunity to deduct the full market value of the stock from your taxes without having to pay capital gains tax on the proceeds. At the same time, 100% of the value of the stock goes to the charity. Where does the money go? The money is held and managed by The Barton School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, along with funds from other fundraising events. The Barton Leadership Council directs the allocation of the money to various school priorities. The Barton School Foundation's fundraising and annual spending are detailed in an annual report to the community. It is available on request by sending a request by email to info@bartonopen.org. How did the Barton Fund begin? In 2002, a group of parents solicited funds from families at Barton to offset the huge budget deficit, in an effort to restore programs that were to be cut. The response was tremendous, but the need for a long-term solution was clear. Barton parent volunteers now emphasize an annual contribution from as many families as possible, with a goal to minimize additional, time consuming fundraisers. Who is on the Barton Fund committee? The 2011-2012 Barton Fund Committee members are:
If you’re interested in helping out or have any questions about the Barton Fund, please email bartonfund@gmail.com. |
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Please Donate Today! Or, checks payable to "The Barton School Foundation" can be dropped off in the Barton Foundation/Leadership Council mailbox in the main office at Barton or can be mailed to: The Barton School Foundation c/o Barton Open School 4237 Colfax Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409 All gifts are tax deductible. 100% of your donation (less any credit card transaction fees) goes straight to the school. |