BENEFIT DONOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 
 

Mayer Magnet School is more than just a school: It is a Community. Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Mayer is a Chicago Public School that serves students age 4 through grade 8 with a unique offering of Montessori, International Baccalaureate (”IB”) and Fine Arts programming.

Our parent organization, Friends of Mayer (FOM), annually funds approximately 15% of Mayer's operating budget. The funds we raise keep our Montessori and IB programs whole by supporting teaching assistants, technology, classroom supplies and more, all of which enrich our children’s academic experience.

This year, our Annual Gala & Auction theme is “Grow, Blossom, Flourish”, and will take place on March 7, 2025. The event serves as one of our largest fundraisers, and your support will help make this event even better.

How you can help:

  1. Provide an in-kind donation for our silent or live auction - gift cards, tickets to events, merchandise, experiences, services. Items will be viewed in person, online and via mobile app. Fill out this form to make an in-kind donation. You can also print the form and mail it in

  2. Make a Cash Donation - Make a Sponsorship Donation to become a Sprout, Grow, Blossom, and Flourish sponsor - see Sponsorship Levels below

  3. Donate goods or services for the “Night Of” - donate food, music, decor, etc. to become a Banquet Level Sponsor or higher level, depending on value of donation. Contact us for more information

  4. Do Any of All of the Above! Provide a combination of in-kind and cash donations that best fits your business’s needs

Any contribution will provide your business with great exposure within our Mayer community of over 1000+ parents. Additionally, you may receive enhanced visibility tied to the level of your contribution. Please review the Donor and Sponsorship Benefits below to learn more details of being a Mayer Supporter.

In addition to the benefits outlined below, all donations to the silent auction will be featured on our auction web site with company logos and detailed descriptions. The auction website provides exposure to participating businesses to the 400+ families participating each year. 

It is through the incredible support of parents, families, friends and generous donations from local businesses such as yours that Mayer will continue to flourish.

On behalf of Friends of Mayer, our entire parent community and most importantly, the Mayer students, thank you for your support!

FOM is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Any contribution to Friends of Mayer is
100% tax-deductible. For tax purposes, our tax exempt number is 36-3094477.

 

Donor and Sponsorship Promotions

As our way of saying THANK YOU for you generosity. FOM recognizes its supporters to 400 Mayer families living in Lincoln Park and Near North communities, reaching 1000+ individuals.

Below is the Promotion Chart for last year. Each year’s promotions may be a little different, so please keep in mind that 2025 may change. We will post the 2025 Promotions soon.