Giving
While much of what we do at CMSAA is enabled by tuition dollars, we also depend on the generous donations of committed families in our extended community. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, your donations to the school are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Below are some of the ways that you can support Christian Montessori education in the Ann Arbor community:
CMSAA General Fund
The CMSAA Fund will be used to invest in our children, our teachers, and our school environment.
The Aiken Family Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Mary Jo Aiken’s family, founder of the Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor. This fund reflects her lifelong commitment to making high-quality Christian Montessori education accessible to all children, regardless of financial circumstance. By contributing to this scholarship, you’re helping to open the door for students who might not otherwise be able to attend CMSAA — providing them with the foundation of faith, wonder, and lifelong learning that Mary Jo envisioned for every child.
We are inviting our community to give generously this fall, with the goal of reaching our first major fundraising milestone by Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Every gift will help us grow this fund and extend Mary Jo’s legacy to more children and families.
The following local businesses have Community Rewards programs that will benefit CMSAA. Click below to find out how to sign up at each store.
- Busch’s Fresh Food Markets: Create a MyWay account and click on the “Cash for Education” button in the drop down menu under your name. Select “Christian Montessori School of AA” as the rewards recipient. Use your MyWay key tag or phone number at checkout. Paying with cash, debit, or check earns 5% towards school, credit card payments earns 3%. You may need to re-enroll every year.
- Kroger: Register your Kroger Plus Card online or at the service desk and choose CMSAA. You must re-enroll every year.