Make A Difference!
Do you want to support the PTO but don’t have time to volunteer? That’s okay! Make a monetary donation and help our children’s school grow!
Why Donate? Where Does My Money Go?
Our PTO is so very proud of the work we accomplish - school improvements, teacher/staff support and the ongoing enhancement of the classroom experience. Nothing we do would be possible without the financial support of our members and school community!
We know that you must feel like we ask you to give a lot - so it is important to us that you know where your money goes. Every time you attend a PTO event, support a fundraiser or participate in the Annual Giving campaign, you are contributing directly to your student and their experience at Lake Windward Elementary. YOU are responsible for some amazing things, and we cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
We’re a 501c3 Nonprofit
Did you know your LWE PTO is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization?
We’re 100% volunteer run and we operate on donations! Supporters who donate to our organization can deduct those donations from their taxes.
Our legal name: LAKE WINDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO INC
Our EIN: 82-4826447
Take Advantage of your Employee Match!
Take Advantage of Your Employee Match!
Employee match programs require a small amount of effort to engage, but the work will pay off for the nonprofits you choose to support, hopefully that’s LWE. Here is how you can make the most of your employee match program.
Learn the rules. Some companies have a preferred list of charities they partner with, while others match gifts to any charity an employee may support. The match likely has an annual limit. If you don’t know how your company’s match program works, contact your Human Resources department today! Don't forget to ask if they allow employees to volunteer their time with local charities. Some companies offer paid time off to staff when they volunteer with an organization in their community.
Make your donation. Within the guidelines your company provides, select a charity - we have a great one in mind - LWE PTO! Be sure to keep proof of your gift or volunteer time, which may require providing contact information for a receipt.
Dot the i's and cross the t's. Typically, companies only need a receipt as proof of contribution and a single form requesting that they match the donation. Provide these (and any other required materials) promptly to the appropriate personnel at your company, likely the Human Resources department. Confirm that the match was made.
Don’t leave money for social good on the table! Take advantage of your employee match program this year and every year and support your Lake Windward community.
Buy A PTO Membership
Your family’s one-time monetary contribution to the Annual Giving Drive supports LWE in a variety of ways. These funds help us purchase and upgrade technology, support teachers and staff, enrich our students’ education through added art and science opportunities, organize student events and implement capital improvements such as our new outdoor classroom, the media center makeover and much more.