AdoptAClassroom.org is a nonprofit web service that helps eligible U.S. educators get classroom supplies through donations. Teachers and certified staff create a classroom or school page, and donors contribute to it. Educators then use the resulting account credit to order supplies, while donors can receive updates or a list of purchased items. Teachers receive 100% of online donations made to their classrooms, with no hidden fees, and can spend without submitting project proposals. Funds are not cash and must be used through the marketplace or Teacher Choice purchasing policy within one year. The marketplace features products from more than 20 school and classroom supply companies, including books, office supplies, visual-learning materials, and instructional tools. The organization also offers grants, giveaways, and donation matches. Eligible users include licensed PreK-12 teachers and certified staff at qualifying U.S. schools and preschool programs; daycare programs are excluded. The service is free for teachers and runs on the web.
Who it is for
It suits licensed teachers and certified staff at eligible U.S. schools or preschool programs who need classroom supplies. Donors can use it to support educators and receive updates on purchases.
What is good
- Teachers receive 100% of online classroom donations.
- No project proposal is required to crowdfund.
- Marketplace includes products from more than 20 companies.
- Grants, giveaways, and donation matches are available.
What to know first
- Funds cannot be withdrawn as cash.
- Donations must be spent within one year.
- Daycare programs are excluded.
- Only people residing in the United States are served.
Verdict
AdoptAClassroom.org gives eligible educators a free way to collect donations and direct them toward classroom supplies. Keep in mind that donations remain account credit and must be spent within a year.
AdoptAClassroom.org plans and pricing
All plansCompared on nonprofit crowdfunding software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Campaign templates
- Yes
- Recurring donations
- Yes
- Payment methods
- cards+wallets
