Make a Donation
At Families Together, we fundraise to support our sliding scale tuition model and make our school more accessible to families at all income levels, to offer our staff a living wage with benefits, and to support our diversity, anti-oppression and belonging initiatives. Please donate to support our work!
Donate online via PayPal:
You can set up one-time or recurring donations through Paypal using this Donate button or this link – paypal.me/ftcns.
Donate via Zelle/Chase QuickPay/Venmo:
Make your donation quickly and easily using Zelle/Chase QuickPay/Venmo. Designate businessmanager@ftcns.org as the recipient.
Donate via Mail:
Mail your donation to: FTCNS, 1500 W. Elmdale Ave., Chicago, IL 60660
More Ways to Support Families Together
Employer Matching Gift
Many companies will match employees’ charitable contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations. This is a great way to extend the impact of your gift to FTCNS. Check with your HR department to see whether your company will match your gift. We can provide any needed documentation or help you fill out required forms.
Kyoto Black Coffee Giveback
Kyoto Black, owned by FTCNS parent Justin Doggett, specializes in premium slow-drip cold brew concentrates. Justin is donating 10% of all Kyoto Black sales to the school when a customer mentions Families Together. The giveback applies to orders placed at Kyoto Black and website orders. Kyoto Black is located at 1445 W Devon, across from Devon Market. Two ways to order:
In-person: Mention FTCNS when you order.
Online: Use this link to order coffee to trigger the donation. You can make a one-time purchase or buy a monthly subscription. The link below will take you to a hidden product page for FTCNS. By putting this “product” into your cart you will trigger the FTCNS donation. Add this product to your cart first then click the “purchase” tab to shop for your coffee. https://kyotostylecoffee.com/products/ftcns
Fundraising Events
We offer lots of fundraising opportunities throughout the year like givebacks with local restaurants. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date.
FTCNS is a private, non-profit preschool program in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. FTCNS is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and, as such, your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Additionally, we are registered with the Illinois Secretary of State as a not-for-profit corporation. Please contact a qualified tax professional for more information.
For questions about fundraising at FTCNS, contact Kate Brenner at businessmanager@ftcns.org. Thank you for your support!