Yes. Since October 2012, we have been a registered Canadian charity.

Registration # 888181013RR0001

The Killarney Parent Fundraising Society (KPFS) raises money to enrich Montessori education at Killarney School in Calgary, Alberta.

Killarney Parent Fundraising Society invests in materials and initiatives that enrich the learning environment for our children at Killarney School. We strive to be a model example of a public Montessori school; where a community of students, parents and teachers work together to create an environment in which each child may explore & discover their world.

We invest in initiatives that:

Provide experiential, hands-on, learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom

Encourage a holistic understanding of the world

Build a strong sense of community in the school

Complement Alberta’s K-6 curriculum

Align with the Montessori philosophy

We determined the donation guidelines by looking at our goal amount, the number of Killarney families, and past information on donation numbers. We recognize that some families may be comfortable with larger or smaller donation amounts. ALL contributions are gratefully accepted and help us to reach our goal.

Yes! Killarney Parent Fundraising Society (KPFS) is a registered Canadian charity and will issue tax receipts for all donations.

KPFS works in close collaboration with the school administration to ensure your money goes where it is needed the most. We support many aspects of the school experience that would otherwise not be funded (see chart). Examples include Artists-in-Residence, Science in Schools programs, field trips, and educational program subscriptions (math and literacy based). We also endeavor to help create a caring and supportive community at Killarney School.

Yes. A number of companies have employee charitable giving programs, where you can automatically have deductions taken from your paycheque and allocated to the charity of your choice. Many companies use the United Way, where you can choose from a huge number of charitable organizations, in which to direct your funds. Killarney Parent Fundraising Society (KPFS) is an eligible charity for the United Way program.

All of it! When you donate though the Annual Fundraising Campaign 100% of your donation goes to the Killarney Parent Fundraising Society (KPFS). The money is then invested in the school according to the principles of the society and our stated funding objectives.

We pride ourselves on our efficient administrative costs, which are only 3% of our total budget.

Yes! This year we will be accepting online donations through GoFundMe. Click on the link below to be redirected to GoFundMe to donate today!

Yes! As this is the only way we fundraise for the school for the entire year, any contribution from yourself, family or friends is greatly appreciated!