Why Teachers Choose AdoptAClassroom.org

  1. 100% free for teachers. We do not take any fees from donations made to teachers.
  2. No specific fundraising goals or timelines. The funds teachers raise are theirs to use immediately, so teachers can order what they need, when they need it. Teachers have up to one year to spend their funds.
  3. Flexible funding for teachers. We don’t ask for project proposals from teachers when they crowdfund. Teachers can choose how to spend their funds in our marketplace every time they shop. Check out our list of vendors here.
  4. Most teachers are eligible. We serve PreK-12 teachers in K-12 public, private, and charter schools.
  5. Monthly giving. Donors can set up monthly contributions to their favorite teacher(s). This saves everyone time, and helps ensure teachers have funds they can count on.

How It Works

Step 1
Register and Create
Your Classroom
Fundraising Page

Step 2
Share Your Page
and/or Participate in
Funding Opportunities

Step 3
Get an Email
When You
Receive a Donation

Step 4
Log In and
Thank Your Donor

Step 5
Shop!
Items are Shipped
Directly to Your School

Step 6
Donors Receive a
List of the Items
Purchased With Their Donation

Download our flyer that explains how AdoptAClassroom.org works to share with teachers.

Eligibility

  • All U.S. States and Territories
  • Licensed K-12 teachers or certified staff members
  • Accredited public, private, or charter schools
  • An accredited, public preschool program in the United States
  • A preschool program that is based in an accredited K-12 school in the United States
  • A Head Start Program receiving funding through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Read more details about eligibility in our Terms of Use.

If you are a school administrator, please read more about our
School Program here.

Why Fundraise

Funding Your Classroom on AdoptAClassroom.org

We know that crowdfunding is not possible for every teacher. We offer
several ways to raise funds for your classroom in addition to crowdfunding,
including classroom supply grants, donor matching, and sweepstakes and giveaways.

Learn more about all of our funding opportunities for teachers here.

Storytelling

What Teachers Are Saying:

“Other classroom crowdfunding platforms are not flexible enough. I like that AdoptAClassroom.org doesn’t make you hit a specific goal to use your donations.”
– Krystal, Second Grade Teacher

“It was so helpful to have AdoptAClassroom.org during my first year of teaching. I was able to get the supplies I needed that were not provided by the school, and now that I have them, I won’t need to get those things next year.”
– Korto, Special Education Teacher

Resources from Teacher Leaders

AdoptAClassroom.org’s Teacher Resource Library features free activity plans and “tips and tricks” videos created by Teacher Leaders across the country. Written by teachers, for teachers, Teacher Leader resources cover a variety of topics related to AdoptAClassroom.org’s Spotlight Funds.

Meet our Teacher Leaders and then sign in to the AdoptAClassroom.org Dashboard to view the free K-12 Teacher Leader resources!

Tips and Resources

Check out our Fundraising Guide for Teachers for our best crowdfunding tips, fundraising advice from fellow teachers, and more!

Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or visit our blog for the latest on the Teacher Program. You can also contact us at [email protected].

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