Your donation supports students

Every dollar North Beach PTA raises goes directly to support programs at our school.

The PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donations are tax-deductible.

Our three main fundraising events each year include:

  1. The BIG GIVE (our annual fund, held in the fall)

  2. Tree of Good Cheer - funds raised to directly support families with needs in our community

  3. Annual Auction held in the spring

Donations of any size are welcome year-round, and can be made anonymously if you prefer. If your family would like to make a major gift, or create a matching fund for any of our fundriasers, please email treasurer@northbeachpta.org

Why your support matters:

State and federal funding don’t fully cover the staff and programs our students need and deserve. PTA funds help close that gap, including:

  • Our artist-in-residence program

  • Additional instructional aides in classrooms

  • More paid hours for office admin to support the well-being of the students and staff

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I donate?
You can donate online anytime at [link]. You can also drop off or mail a check to the school office, and our PTA treasurer will pick it up.

Why doesn’t Seattle Public Schools (SPS) fund more?
Washington State doesn’t adequately fund public schools, and it caps the property taxes local districts can collect for their schools. The result is budget shortfalls in districts across the state. Each district uses a formula to divide its limited funds among schools. Seattle Public Schools’ formula gives more money to higher-poverty schools (Tiers 1–2) than to lower-poverty schools (Tiers 3–4). The expectation is that students at lower-poverty schools will either do fine with fewer resources, or that their PTAs will fill the gap through community donations.

What if we don’t reach our fundraising goal?
If we fall short of the amount planned in our annual PTA budget, we may need to cut spending for the next school year, which could include:

  • Specialists (PE, performing arts, and art)

  • Fewer days per week with a school nurse on campus

  • Fewer assemblies, field trips, and enrichment programs

Can I spread my donation out over the year?
Yes! You can set up a monthly recurring donation for whatever length of time works for you.

Does the PTA accept employer matching gifts?
Yes! Employer matching makes up a large share of the funds we rely on. Because we don’t have paid fundraising staff, we count on you to submit the matching paperwork. If your employer offers a matching gift program, please take a few minutes to request the match. When you donate, it also helps if you note your employer’s name and their matching platform (such as Benevity) so we can connect the match to your gift.

Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes! North Beach Elementary PTA (Seattle Council PTSA 6.15.25) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our IRS EIN is 91-1320831. You’ll receive a thank-you letter documenting your contribution.

Questions?
Contact our treasurer at treasurer@northbeachpta.org.