Every year, we ask CHIME Charter families to contribute to the CHIME Fund, our annual giving campaign and the most direct way to support your student’s education. Your gift allows CHIME Institute to continue delivering a high-quality, inclusive learning experience to nearly 1,000 students each year.
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 35 years of CHIME Institute!
We are asking that 100% of our families make a gift of any size to the CHIME Fund
Why 100%? We all have a shared interest in our children's education and, together, we are investing in their future. Full participation reflects our community’s strong commitment to CHIME. Additionally, many sizable grants are only available to schools with high levels of community involvement. When 100% of CHIME families contribute to the fund, it opens doors to more funding, allowing our children to thrive with a fully-funded education at CHIME.
Every year, we get closer to 100%. Last year, we shattered all previous records with 79% of our elementary and middle school families contributing to the CHIME Fund! With your help, we are confident that our community will reach 100%.
“How much should I give?” That’s a common question and the answer is a personal one. We understand that each family’s financial situation is unique. Think about what your household can comfortably afford and consider setting up a monthly recurring gift. If it fits within your budget, we suggest a contribution of $125 monthly or $1,250 annually per student. Every dollar makes a difference—whether it’s $20 per month, $125 per month, or $500 per month. Our goal is 100% families investing in our children’s education, no matter the amount.
Do recent donations count? Any donations made between July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025, including any existing monthly donations you may have set up previously, will be counted toward the CHIME Fund Drive, the classroom challenges and the schoolwide challenges. If you have a recurring donation already set, you will receive an email by Friday, August 20 confirming we've credited your donation to your student. Purchases of tickets to a school event, such as a CCA's Pancake Breakfast, CHIME-O-Ween or our annual Gala, will not count toward the CHIME Fund or the competitions.
I have more than one student at CHIME. Do I have to make a separate donation for each student? Nope! One donation will cover all your students at CHIME. Just be sure that, when prompted, you list all your student's names and classrooms.
For cash or check donations, please complete this offline donation form and return to the front office at CHIME Charter School.
