Campaign Runs November 2–20, 2026
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Campaign Runs November 2–20, 2026
Donate NowThe Eckstein PTSA organizes The Eckstein Annual Campaign each year to ensure that every Eckstein student is given learning opportunities which promote academic success and social well-being.
This budget pays for essential needs that the school district does not provide. With your generous donation, we can support academics, athletics, the library, after-school clubs, enrichment activities, teacher resources, and community events. Some recently approved grants:
Our goal is to raise $125,000 to fully fund our 2027 budget. Funds raised during this campaign support programs throughout the 2027 school year.
No amount is too small. Write in any amount you'd like to donate.
Our suggested per-student donation of $250 is based on our expected budget and family participation rates.
Extend your giving, by adding support for one or more students at $250/each. Your support enables equitable opportunities for every student.
We partner with Alliance for Education as our accounting partner, who assess a 6% processing fee on all donations.
You have the option of one-time gift, or monthly gift.
We utilize Alliance for Education to process all payments, who assess a 6% processing fee on all donations.
Make checks payable to: Alliance for Education
/ Eckstein #134
Drop off a check and donation form at the Eckstein front office or mail it in:
Eckstein Middle School
c/o Eckstein’s Annual Campaign
3003 NE 75th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
Does your employer match your charitable giving? Please direct your company match to Eckstein Middle School - Annual Campaign #134:
Give through your donor-advised fund (such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation). In your fund's grant portal, search for our accounting partner and recommend a grant using the details below:
In the grant purpose, memo, or special instructions field, designate your gift to: Eckstein Annual Campaign #134. This ensures your grant is directed to Eckstein.
Because most DAF grants arrive without donor contact information, please fill out a donation card and let us know your gift is on the way, so we know to look for it and can credit it correctly.
What is the purpose of the fundraiser?
This budget pays for essential needs that the school district does not provide. With your generous donation, we can support academics, athletics, the library, after-school clubs, enrichment activities, teacher resources, and community events.
What is the impact of my donation?
See the impact section above.
How much money is needed and what is the progress?
Our goal for the campaign is to raise $125,000. These funds will be used in the 2027 calendar year. Progress will be provided through social media and email updates throughout the campaign.
Are there alternative ways to contribute or help?
Yes! Some other ways to help
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all financial contributions to the Eckstein Annual Campaign are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Who is behind the fundraiser?
The Eckstein PTSA operates the EAC fundraiser.
How will the funds be managed?
Each year, the teachers and staff of Eckstein put in “grant requests” to the PTSA. (For example, the math department may ask for new and better workbooks or the library may need new chairs.) The PTSA works with the principal to determine which grants are funded or deferred, based on need and budget.
Can I make a recurring donation?
Yes, the Alliance for Education offers a convenient monthly payment option.
How can I request funds from the EAC?
You can request money from the Eckstein Annual Campaign (EAC) for your supplies, projects, or specific family needs. Anyone connected to the school—staff, parents, volunteers and friends of Eckstein—should feel comfortable requesting funds. Before doing any private fund raising, please consider contacting the EAC first. It's easier for you and helps us keep our school's parent fund-raising requests as focused as possible.
What is the Alliance for Education? If I give to the Alliance does it go to Eckstein?
The Alliance for Education is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that for Seattle Public Schools. They act as our financial administrator and payment processor. Note that any money given directly to the Alliance for Education should specify Eckstein Middle School #134 so that it can support Eckstein Middle School and our feeder elementary programs. All decisions on how the campaign dollars are utilized remain with Eckstein PTSA and principal based on needs and budget. Any money given to Alliance without specifying Eckstein #134 will not go to Eckstein.
Can I use a Donor Advised Fund?
Yes! See the Donor-Advised Fund instructions in the How to Give section above. In short, recommend your grant to Alliance for Education (EIN 91-1508191) and specify Eckstein Annual Campaign #134 as the gift purpose.
All financial contributions to the Eckstein Annual Campaign are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Eckstein Annual Campaign is fiscally administrated by the Alliance for Education. AFE is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (Tax ID 91-1508191) registered with Washington's Secretary of State. For further information contact: Alliance for Education, 509 Olive Way, Suite 500, 98101.