Every student is a gift and every gift makes a difference.
Ways to Give
FOSW is a tax exempt 501c3 charitable organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
EIN #82-0646733
Questions? Contact friendsofskinnerwest2011@gmail.com for assistance.
Make a Gift
Your direct gift helps support classrooms, curriculum, programming and continued investment at Skinner West.
We have a number of ways to make a direct donation to Skinner West.
Write a Check
Checks can be mailed to:
Friends of Skinner West (FOSW)
1260 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60607
PayPal
Click here to make a donation via PayPal.
Zelle
Send your donation via Zelle using email address: friendsofskinnerwest2011@gmail.com
Pop Quiz
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Great questions! All money raised by Friends of Skinner West goes to support Mark T. Skinner West Elementary. Friends of Skinner west leads campaigns that fund curriculum, technology, and classroom updates. We also support infrastructure updates like the recently updated school gym, STEM lab, and book vending machine. Teachers, faculty, and staff partner with Friends of Skinner West to fulfill requests throughout the year.
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Of course! Corporate matching helps giving go further. For more information on corporate matching, connect with us via email.
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Nope. We’re 100% Volunteer-Led Board and Committee that are parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the school.
Double Your Impact:
Employer Matching
Friends of Skinner West will benefit even more from your generosity in giving through an employee-matching gift.
Contact your or your spouse's employer to find out if they participate in a matching program.
Neighbors for Neighbors
Own a local business? Partner with Friends of Skinner West to fundraise, sponsor an event, and get your name in front of more neighbors —for the kids!