What is the Malcolm X Fund and how does it help our kids?
The Malcolm X Fund helps pay for the important programs not covered by public school funds. Even though Berkeley schools are well-funded, there is still not enough money to cover all the expenses of a comprehensive education like the one your child receives at Malcolm X.
Our families and community generously step in to fill the gap. This year, we want to encourage as many families as possible to participate and are setting a goal of 90% of our families participating in any way that they can. If we all contribute what we can, together we can! Of course, we also have a financial need and so we have a goal of $100,000.
The MX Fund pays for:
Our drama, art, music, and dance teachers, as well as our literacy and math coaches through the support of the School Site Council (SSC)
Classroom supplies selected by the teachers
Special education supports
Family engagement and grade-specific programs.
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU DONATE?
We ask that every family only give what they can. No amount is too small. For those who can, the PTA suggests a donation of $500 per student. If you can give a little more, consider a gift equivalent to the cost of one more month of preschool or one more month of summer camp tuition. Your gift is tax-deductible and can be matched by many employers.
WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION
ONLINE: The easiest and quickest way to donate!
Donate now using your credit card or share this link with family and friends!
You can pay one time only or divide your payment into up to 8 installments. For example, to donate $500, you would pay $62.50 monthly for 8 months, and for $1,000, you would pay $125 monthly for 8 months.
CHECK OR CASH: Write a check or donate cash and drop it off or mail it to PTA Treasurer Karina Decima:
Complete this donation form or write down your name, student(s) name(s) & classroom(s), address, phone, email, and amount donated on a blank sheet of paper.
Place the paper/print form along with cash or check into an envelope.
Mail or drop off the envelope to/at the following address:
Malcolm X Elementary School
Attn: PTA Treasurer
1731 Prince Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
STOCK DONATION: Please email MX Fundraising Chair Will Rohrer at will.rohrer@mxpta.org for more information.
DONOR-ADVISED FUND DONATION: The MX PTA is a 501c3 non-profit, so it can accept contributions from donor-advised funds. To contribute use the Tax ID # 94-3145183 PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC and in the memo note that it is for the Malcolm X PTA. The MX PTA address is: 1731 Prince Street Berkeley CA 94703.
Employer Matching GIfts
Did you know that you can double your contribution to the Malcolm X PTA by taking advantage of your employer's matching benefit?
Many companies will match donations made by their employees. Please search in the box below to find out if your donation qualifies for corporate matching funds. It only takes two minutes. To contribute use the Tax ID # 94-3145183 PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC and in the memo note that it is for the Malcolm X PTA. The MX PTA address is: 1731 Prince Street Berkeley CA 94703.