Why Give
Our Mission: “Joyful Learning and Courageous Living”
Give What You Can
As a public charter school, Monterey Bay Charter School receives less government funding than public schools. We rely on annual giving, fundraisers and grants to achieve our annual fundraising goal. We ask that you give what your family can afford from $25-$100 a month or more. Our school is a special place to learn joyously and live courageously. School fundraising ensures that we can continue to offer the diverse and rich curriculum that makes Monterey Bay Charter School special.
What your Donation Does
- Strings and music for students in grades 1-8
- A school garden program and garden coordinator
- Quality school supplies for all students
- Handwork in grades 1-8
- Woodworking in grades 5-8
- Blacksmithing in grade 8
- Additional instructors and support staff for all students
- After school enrichment programs such theatre, sports, student council, mindful awareness club and Spanish club.
- Engaging field trips for all students
- School counseling team.
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
How to Give to MBCS
The Monterey Bay Charter School Parent Teacher Group is a registered 501c3 organization with EIN # 26-1729713. All donations are tax deductible.
- 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Giving Goal: $175,000. Raised: $47,212.61 27%
Support MBCS!
Make a Tax Deductible Donation Today
There are many ways you can support our school. We have several annual fundraising campaigns and year-round giving options for your convenience. The Monterey Bay Charter School Parent Teacher Group is a registered 501c3 organization with EIN # 26-1729713. All donations are tax deductible.
- Donate Online
- Grants
- Fall Auction
- Winter Faire
- Volunteer
Donate Online
Below is the link to our Monterey Bay Charter School donation form where you can sign up for a one-time payment or a monthly contribution to the school.
Your classroom supply donation and annual giving supports your student’s class, our amazing field trips and the success of the school. We ask that you give what your family can afford from $25-$100 a month or more.
Grants
MBCS greatly appreciates the support of organizations through grants that align with our mission and programs. If you are interested in learning more about supporting our programs through a grant, please contact our Communications and Development Manager at: communications@mbcharterschool.org
Annual Fall Auction
This event is our school’s largest fundraiser! A group of dedicated parent volunteers obtain donations for our online auction, put together raffle prizes, and plan a themed party, open to the community. Each student is asked to sell $100 worth of raffle tickets for this fundraiser during the month of October. The Fall Auction Party is scheduled for: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 456 Lighthouse in Monterey, from 5pm to 9pm.
Support our Annual Fall Auction by donating goods, new merchandise, gift certificates, or services. Please contact us for more information.
Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical altruism. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
This year’s GivingTuesday Campaign is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Winter Faire
Our annual Winter Faire is a wonderful opportunity to build community, create one of a kind crafts for loved ones, purchase unique holiday gifts from our vendors, enjoy music and lunch made by our eighth grade students. All proceeds from our Winter Faire go directly to our school programs.
This year’s Winter Faire is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10am to 2pm at the Pacific Grove Campus.
You Helped Us Exceed Our Goal
Thank You for Making Our 2024-2025 School Year Exceptional!
Together We Raised $238,570!
We would also like to thank all of the amazing family volunteers who helped in the classroom, chaperoned field trips, worked garden beautification days, served on the MBCS School Board, Foundation Board, HR Finance Committee, Parent Circle, Ocean Guardian Team, library team, garden committee, and the DEI Taskforce.
A BIG thank you to our incredible teachers who continued to provide our students with an amazing education.
Your support—whether through financial contributions or volunteer hours—creates the foundation that allows our school community to thrive. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission of providing exceptional education for our students.
Ready to make a difference? Your contribution today will help us continue building tomorrow’s leaders.
Donors & Sponsors
Supporting Our Programs
Grants Received for the 2024-2025 School Year
MBCS received over $42,700 in grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Grantors included:
School Library
Grant: $10,000
General Operating
Grant: $10,000
Garden Program
Grant: $10,000
Classroom Supplies
Grant: $5,000
Music Program
Grant: $3,000
Marine Debris Project
Grant: $2,500
Music Program
Grant: $1,000
Blacksmithing Program
Grant: $1,000
Handwork/Fiber Arts Program
Grant: $200
Support Our Programs!
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