LES PTA Giving Campaign FAQs
Why a Giving Campaign?
A Giving Campaign is the most effective way to raise funds for our PTA. Our PTA asked and has
listened to what our parents want: NO FUSS fundraisers with low volunteer commitments and
the preservation of classroom instructional time. The Giving Campaign will be a two-week
fundraiser running from October 12th through the 27th.
Is my donation tax deductible?
YES! Your donation is 100% tax deductible and 100% eligible for company matching. The LES
PTA Tax ID # is 56-1787326.
Where are my Giving Campaign and PTA fundraising dollars going?
The Giving Campaign will be raising approximately 50% of our annual operating budget for the
2015-2016 school year. The largest expenditure line item in our budget this year is a library
renovation. This new modern transformation will include new paint, new tables and chairs, two
new instructional areas and a new self check-in/check-out area for students.
I have more than one
LES. Is the Giving
to donate $35 for each student, or as a family?
student attending
Campaign asking me
We are asking for $35 per each child attending LES. The PTA spends more than $35 on each
student every year through classroom and student support. Your donation – along with money
raised through Box Tops, GoPlaySave coupon books, the Silent Auction, and Art to Remember –
will ensure the best educational resources possible.
What are the Giving Levels?
100% of the funds donated through the Giving Campaign are tax deductible and go directly to
the LES PTA. The following family giving levels can be a personal donation, or total funds
donated in honor of your family (through fundraising of local businesses, friends and family):
Paw
Giving Level
Bronze
Giving Level
Silver
Giving Level
Gold
Giving Level
$35 per LES Student
$250 total family giving
$500 total family giving
$1,000 total family giving
Family name on front bulletin board
Family name permanently painted in bronze on a
paw print on wall entering library
Family name permanently painted in silver on
wall block entering library
Family name permanently painted in gold on wall
block entering library
What are the school wide incentives for this Giving Campaign?
$10,000 raised
$20,000 raised
$35,000 raised
1 homework pass for every LES student and a school wide pajama day
LES PTA cinch sack and LES PTA Frisbee for every LES student
School wide recess pizza party with a DJ and a dunking booth – Every
student will have two chances to dunk Mr. Cohen!
What if I misplaced my Pledge Card?
Please go to www.lespta.com to download and print a new one. You can send the new printed
copy to school in an envelope with your child’s name, teacher name and grade level.
What if I would rather write a check than use a credit card or pay online?
Please send in your check (made out to LES PTA) with your child’s pledge card in the attached
envelope.
How secure is the information I provide?
Donations online are processed using PayPal, a very secure and trusted service. All information
is kept strictly confidential and logged only for tax letter purposes. If you have any questions or
concerns about your gift, please contact the Fundraising Chair, Laura Stanziale –
fundraising@lespta.com OR the Treasurer, Lauren Noyes – treasurer@lespta.com.
My company would like to match my gift. What do I need to do?
The company match will count towards your family’s donation. Your company will most likely
need the following information in order to match your donation:
LES PTA Tax ID Number: 56-1787326
Mailing Address:
Leesville Elementary School PTA
Attn: GIVING CAMPAIGN
8402 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
For any other questions…
Contact the Fundraising Chair Laura Stanziale at fundraising@lespta.com