The AEF Adopt A Classroom program makes it easy for members of the community to support teachers and students. We direct 100% of each $500 ‘adoption’ donation to the teacher or program leader who uses the funds to purchase critical resources and materials or to fund field trips, assemblies or other learning impact programs.
Adoptions have been used for things like purchasing new playground equipment for an elementary school, funding a field trip to the Chabot Space Center, and buying vitally needed books for teenagers.
The Alameda Education Foundation directs each Adopt a Class donation to teachers not yet adopted as determined by need, or donors may request a particular teacher or program for adoption.
Each classroom receives a certificate upon adoption naming the donor, and teachers report back to AEF on how the funds were used. We also welcome our donors to join us when we make the adoption presentation to the class.
Click here to download the Adopt A Classroom FAQs Information Sheet and Donation Form and send in your check payable AEF, P.O. Box 1363 or click the following “Donate” button to adopt a classroom/program now. Note, online Adopt A Classroom donations includes $15 to cover credit card fees.
AEF wishes to thank the Bank of Alameda for their collaboration on this program!
FAQs about Adopt A Classroom
What does it mean to “adopt” a classroom?
By adopting a classroom, you serve as a community partner to a classroom providing financial and moral support to the teacher and students.
Does adopting a classroom ”make a difference”?
You bet! When you adopt a classroom, teachers use the donated funds to purchase resources such as learning games, books, and other materials that help them create an engaging and effective classroom learning environment. Teachers may also use the funds for field trips, assemblies or additional student impact programs. By serving as a community partner, you are positively impacting teacher morale, too. Empirical data supports that these two factors increase opportunity for classroom success.
Is there a donation size requirement?
Each class adoption is $500. No more. No less. This keeps it fair for all participants in this program.
Can I adopt more than one classroom?
Yes. You can adopt as many classrooms as you like. Please submit $500 and a Donor Form for each classroom.
What if my teacher is already “adopted”?
There is only one adoption per teacher per school year. You may email info@alamedaeducation.org to find out the status of a teacher. If your teacher is not eligible, you have the option to indicate that the funds can be used for another adoption as determined by need or indicate another teacher.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Yes. the Alameda Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
Does Adopt A Classroom give the teachers cash?
The AEF Adopt-a-Classroom program provides each selected teacher with a personal check for $500.00. Each teacher is then required to submit a Donation Use Form in order to be qualified for the next year’s donation process. Each teacher may only be adopted one time per school year.
What happens to any excess Adopt A Classroom funds?
Any excess funds received from Adopt A Classroom donations remain in the Adopt A Classroom account to be used for future adoptions and teacher support.
What more is required of me other than making a donation?
Nothing more is required, but we encourage you to support the classroom beyond the donation. We welcome donors to schedule a classroom visit by calling the teacher directly.
Please consider also making an annual donation to AEF’s general fund so that we may continue our work in Supporting Student Success.
