Dollars4Schools
Giving Back
Created by Michael and Patricia French in 2010, Dollars4Schools’ grassroots model provides Santa Fe public-school teachers with a local web-based “helping hand” in funding classroom programs. Dollars4Schools transitioned to the Santa Fe Community Foundation in 2013 and has funded nearly 700 programs.
We are honored to have such a valuable community partner, Dollars4Schools; since our start in 2013, this extraordinary design event has provided funding to over 250 Santa Fe teachers. We are honored to have
such a fantastic partner and friend, and it is with great excitement and appreciation that we announce that ShowHouse Santa Fe continues its heartfelt commitment to Dollars4Schools - as preparations are underway for ShowHouse Santa Fe 2025 – our sixth fabulous year working together in support of public education in Santa Fe!
$200,000
raised in support of Dollars4Schools
Dollars4Schools recognizes the excellent work of Santa Fe's community of dedicated teachers and is honored to support 36 Santa Fe schools. They are 100% committed to student success and are always available as a resource for Santa Fe teachers and principals to submit funding requests and for friends and donors to show their support. Dollars4Schools supports the mission of Santa Fe Public Schools and Superintendent Dr. Veronica C. Garcia - in our shared commitment to public education in Santa Fe.
Frequently Asked Questions
+HOW DOES DOLLARS4SCHOOLS WORK?
Santa Fe teachers and principals submit their programs on our website. They describe the program, how many students (and grades) it will serve and in what program area (such as literacy, math, basic needs etc.) it falls. They also request the money they need to complete the program. Community donors can then look on the site, view the programs and the funding needs, and donate to a particular program, program area or school…it’s that easy!
+HOW DO THE TEACHER RECEIVE THE MONEY?
When the funding is completed for a program, the Santa Fe Community Foundation disburses the funds in one of three ways: 1. Directly to the teacher, who then must submit receipts for the program expenses; 2. Directly to a specific school or program within Santa Fe Public Schools, or 3. To one of our non-profit partner programs to support their work with students.
+IS THE MONEY I DONATE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes, Dollars4Schools is an initiative of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, a 501(C)3 corporation, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
+IS MY DONATION USED FOR ADMINISTRATION?
No. 100% of any money donated to a program, program area or school, goes entirely to that need. Every dollar donated to Dollars4Schools goes directly in to a Santa Fe classroom or school.
