This year, Columbus Montessori is raising $150,000 to expand student access to experiences throughout our community.

With the addition of two school buses, our students will have more opportunities for Montessori "Going Out" experiences, field trips, service learning, nature experiences, and partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout Central Ohio.

Having our own transportation removes a significant barrier for our teachers and students. Instead of transportation availability or cost determining what is possible, we can create experiences based on what students are studying, what questions they are asking, and where their learning can take them.

Our goal of $150,000 supports this investment in transportation and the costs associated with putting our buses into service.

Your gift isn't simply supporting a bus. It is providing students greater access to their community and opportunities to experience their education firsthand.

Help us reach our $150,000 goal.

Where will you help our students go next?

Donor Levels | Providing Access

$100 – Open the Door
Helps provide students access to learning beyond the classroom.
$250 – Explore Columbus
Expands access to "Going Outs" and experiences throughout our community.
$500 – Learning in Motion
Supports hands-on, curriculum-connected learning experiences.
$1,000 – Community Connector
Expands opportunities for service learning and community partnerships.
$2,500 – Pathway Partner
Helps make experiential learning accessible to all students.
$5,000 – Access Leader
Leadership-level support
$10,000 – Access Champion
Leadership-level support

"Going-Outs" is a Montessori term for student led outings. Going Outs are much more than a field trip. While the teacher coordinates a traditional field trip, Going Outs are student led trips. The students suggest, research, coordinate, and lead the outings in small groups.

Impact Fund 2026