Giving

Empower the Future! Make a donation today.

Pushing the boundaries of public education has its challenges, and funding shouldn’t be one of them. While state aid supports our status as a tuition-free public charter school, the initial costs of launching and expanding a young school, loss of funds due to serving a majority of students who open enroll from other districts, coupled with the expenses of relocation, far outstrip the per pupil funding provided by the state. While receiving approximately 20% less funding per student compared to our neighboring public schools, we remain undeterred in our commitment to providing an unparalleled educational experience rooted in nature.

To continue to flourish as a nature-based, tuition-free, public school option, we rely on the philanthropic giving of families, businesses, foundations and all those who support our mission. We invite you to be a part of our journey, to be a catalyst for change in education. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to create a learning environment where every day is an adventure and every lesson is a step toward a brighter future.

How You Can Help Our Mission

Your support can make an immediate and lasting impact on the educational journey of countless young minds. By contributing to Sugar Maple Nature School, you're not just investing in a school; you're investing in a vision that redefines public education and empowers students to thrive in an environment that inspires curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world.

Make a donation by clicking the “Donate” button below, or write a check (payable to “Sugar Maple Nature School” and mail it to: Sugar Maple Nature School, PO Box 46, Newburg, WI 53080.  SMNS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 83-3126898) your donation is tax-deductible.

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Other Ways to Give

  • The Annual Fund Campaign is our biggest need and it is intended to benefit every teacher and every student every day by bridging the gap between state per pupil funding and the unique financial challenges posed by our open enrollment rates. Your generosity towards this campaign will be applied towards general operating expenses that range from professional development, supplies, curriculum and so much more. It ensures that our students continue to receive the best in outdoor education without compromising on quality.

    If you’d like to make a donation online click HERE.

    Donors may also mail a check made out to “Sugar Maple Nature School” at P.O. Box 46, Newburg, WI 53060. Please be sure to add a note designating it to the Annual Fund.

    If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Raimer, Director of Education, at 262-416-1726 or craimer@nosd.edu.

  • The Angel Fund was established in 2023 to provide equitable access to learning opportunities by reducing financial barriers. This fund supports various financial needs faced by our students and their families including offsetting student fees, field trip costs, lost/damaged textbook fees, school supplies, outdoor gear, clothing or hygiene items, and other miscellaneous needs that impact a child’s access to equitable learning and success.

    If you’d like to make a donation online click HERE.

    Donors may also mail a check made out to “Sugar Maple Nature School” at P.O. Box 46, Newburg, WI 53060. Please be sure to add a note designating it to the Angel Fund.

    If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Raimer, Director of Education, at 262-416-1726 or craimer@nosd.edu.

  • Check with your employer's human resources department to see if your tax-deductible donation is eligible for a matching gift! If SMNS is not listed with your employer, find out what steps are needed for us to become listed.

    Sugar Maple Nature School, Inc is a 501(c)3/nonprofit organization and Tax ID: 83-3126898

    Mailing Address: Sugar Maple Nature School, P.O. Box 46, Newburg, WI 53060

  • Support our school by funding the DonorsChoose projects posted by our amazing teachers. Be sure to watch for matching campaigns that will make your dollars work harder. View SMNS DonorsChoose Project List

  • Leave a lasting legacy that will have a positive impact on future generations of learners through a planned gift to SMNS. If you'd like to discuss other gift options, please contact Cindy Raimer, Director of Education at 262-416-1726 or craimer@nosd.edu.

  • To provide a gift to Sugar Maple Nature School in the form of a stock, bond or other marketable securities please contact Cindy Raimer, Director of Education, at 262-416-1726 or craimer@nosd.edu.

  • Underwriting and Sponsorships will help Sugar Maple Nature School secure a solid foundation now and for generations to come. Underwriting can be done by directly covering event or operational costs. Sponsorships of SMNS are critical to our longevity and success of our mission.

    If you are interested in being a sponsor or underwriter, please contact Cindy Raimer, Director of Education, at 262-416-1726 or craimer@nosd.edu.

Sugar Maple Nature School, Inc EIN number is 83-3126898 and is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult your financial advisor to learn how any gift may affect your tax situation.

Mailing Address:
Sugar Maple Nature School, 2200 Hawthorne Hills Camp Rd, Saukville, WI 53080

Physical Address:
Sugar Maple Nature School, 2200 Hawthorne Hills Camp Rd, Saukville, WI 53080

Donor Privacy Policy:

Donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation through a third-party service provider (eg. PayPal, Venmo). We will not sell, share, or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.