Ways to Donate or Sponsor
You Have Many Ways to Support our Watertown Teachers, Students, and Classroom Projects
1. Give What You Can – Every Dollar Counts!
Ready to make a difference? Choose your donation amount and help support Watertown schools through the Educational Foundation of Watertown, Inc. Your generosity directly impacts our students and their future!
2. Celebrate 25 Years of Making a Difference!
We’re turning 25, and we invite you to join us in commemorating this milestone with our $25 for 25 Years Campaign! A donation of just $25 honors each year of progress and support for Watertown students. Let’s make this anniversary one to remember!
3. Become a Proud Sponsor of the Watertown Jig Jog!
Looking to give back to the community? As a business or individual sponsor, you’ll not only support the Watertown Jig Jog, but you’ll also provide essential funding for classroom projects, equipment, and technology in local schools. Join us and be part of this impactful event!
4. Lace Up or Lend a Hand at the Annual Jig Jog!
Whether you prefer running, walking, or volunteering, we’d love for you to join us at our biggest fundraiser of the year! Held annually in March around St. Patrick’s Day, the Watertown Jig Jog supports teachers and students alike. Fun, fitness, and philanthropy – what could be better?
5. Grab a Bite and Support Local Schools!
Mark your calendar for our annual Brat Sale fundraiser! Enjoy a delicious lunch while giving back to the community – all proceeds go toward supporting our local schools. It’s a win-win!
6. Help Us Spread the Word!
We can’t do it without YOU! Share our website and Facebook page with your friends and family. The more people who know about us, the more students we can help. Let’s grow our community together.
Alternative Ways to Donate
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Tribute and Memorial Gifts: Honor a loved one by making a donation in their name, creating a lasting legacy.
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Bequest: Include the Educational Foundation of Watertown in your will or estate plan to ensure your support continues for generations.
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In-kind Gifts: Donate goods or services that benefit our students and schools directly.
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Gifts of Appreciated Stocks, Bonds, or Real Estate: Turn your assets into a powerful contribution to Watertown students.
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Create a Named Fund: With a minimum contribution of $10,000, you can create a fund that honors your legacy or the legacy of a loved one.
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Pass-through Gifts for Specific Projects: Interested in funding a specific project? Your donation can be designated for a particular cause within our schools.
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Alumni Gifts: Are you a proud graduate of a Watertown school? Show your school spirit by giving back to the students of today!
Proceeds from all Fundraisers Support Our Watertown Area teachers for the purpose of benefiting students in both Public and Private Schools.
Donation Info:
Your Donations Help Fund Local Classroom Technology and Projects
Teachers in both public and private schools often face limitations when it comes to the unique resources they can offer their students. From books, iPads, and smartboards to computer programs, math tools, science instruments, musical items, and project materials—teachers need these resources to create enriching learning experiences.
Grants from The Educational Foundation of Watertown make it all possible. These tools spark excitement and participation, raising the level of learning in classrooms, often for years to come.
For the past 25 years, we’ve proudly provided grants to teachers, enabling them to offer their students otherwise unattainable resources and experiences. Every donation directly helps fund these grants, making a real difference in student learning.
You can donate:
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In Memory of... (to honor the legacy of someone special who has passed)
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In Honor of... (to celebrate someone special who continues to make an impact)
These generous contributions will be recognized on our Honors page. Donations of $1,000 or more will be listed as "Cum Laude."
Your support is deeply appreciated by Watertown’s teachers and students!