Scholarship Fund
Give to CLMS Scholarships through Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
Give to the Empower Illinois scholarship fund, designate CLMS as your school, and receive a credit on your Illinois state taxes.
Recipients qualify based on need and 95% of donations go directly to scholarships.
Earn 75% back in IL State Tax Credit
Donors who give to Empower Illinois receive a 75% tax credit for the amount of their gift, up to $1 million. In addition, any portion of the tax credit may be carried forward for up to five years. By giving to Empower, the majority of your money goes to fund scholarships at CLMS for children who otherwise might not be able to afford tuition.
For a family with a $5,000 state tax liability
Why Donate?
We believe Montessori education should not be limited by families' economic means. Our students develop concentration, plan their work, and solve problems collaboratively – skills that are critical for their success as adults - all while getting an incredible academic program.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many employers offer matching gift programs that double or even triple charitable donations made by their employees. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and spouses.
Check with your company to see if they participate in corporate matching. For more information visit empowerillinois.org.
Getting Started!
Resources for New Donors:
- Designating a Donation
- How to Donate: Step-by-Step
- FAQs
- Empower Illinois Donor Helpline (800-616-7606, donors@empowerillinois.org)
Programs
Parents
School Office hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Service Area
Proudly serving Algonquin, Barrington, Carpentersville, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Huntley, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Marengo, McCullom Lake, McHenry, Prairie Grove, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, Woodstock, Wonder Lake
Accreditation
We are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and DCFS-certified for Birth-3 and Illinois State Certified up to 8th Grade.
