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Classroom crowdfunding

Listed so founders don't waste time: private schools can't use it.

Amount
Not applicable
Can a for-profit school apply?
No: 501(c)(3) only
Deadline
Closed
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opListed so founders stop searching: it does not serve private, parochial, nonprofit or home schools.
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on help.donorschoose.org
See the funder’s page(opens help.donorschoose.org in a new tab)

Who can apply

“Schools that we do not serve: Private schools. Parochial or religiously affiliated schools. Non-profit, non-public, or independent schools.”
In the funder’s own words, from help.donorschoose.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Public, charter, Head Start and BIE schools only.

Timing

Not available to private schools or homeschools.